T-shirts – Page 27

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern.

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing two ways to modify a basic t-shirt pattern. The first is to give it raglan sleeves (sleeves that extend from the armpit to the neckline) instead of standard… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress a tween will love

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress. My tween-age daughter would love this!! And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too. The bodice and sleeves are a… Read more ...

Tutorial: In-seam skirt pockets made from t-shirt sleeves

May 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When I refashion a t-shirt, I often end up with the sleeves as scrap. Do you? Agy from Green Issues shows how to put them to clever use. She uses the leftover sleeves to add in-seam pockets to a skirt… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt. It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store. (Use a shirt at least one size too big… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar applique t-shirt

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to add a faux Peter Pan collar to a t-shirt. Instead of making a full-on collar, she appliques the rounded collar shapes around the front neck, with some mini pom pom fringe… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fringe sleeve t-shirt

May 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make a fringe sleeve t-shirt. The look is inspired by a similar shirt from Free People. No sewing is required to make it. Go to her blog for the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Faux bib t-shirt

May 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. used a length of decorative trim to achieve a faux bib on a discount t-shirt. That little detail takes the shirt from plain to chic. Go to Simple Simon & Co. for a short … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tie-neck t-shirt

May 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a t-shirt with small tie at the neck. You’ll make the pattern using a t-shirt that fits you as a guide. A line of elastic stitched under the bust shapes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ombre fringe skirt from t-shirt knit

May 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It made an ombre fringed skirt for her daughter out of a stack of old t-shirts. It’s a layered skirt, with the top layers cut into long fringe. The t-shirt knit won’t fray so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s t-shirt from woven fabric

May 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Siestas and Sewing shows how to make a simple t-shirt for child. You might expect that she’d use a knit fabric, but she actually uses a woven cotton instead. Think of all the fabulous prints available in quilting… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: No-sew lattice cutout t-shirt refashion

April 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You can create this awesome lattice cutout on a t-shirt using a pair of scissors and some metal studs. Did you notice I didn’t mention a needle and thread? That’s because this is a no-sew technique. Anne from WobiSobi shows… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peplum tank from an old t-shirt

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make a cute new peplum tank out of an old t-shirt. You could also use yardage, but I find there’s something oh, so satisfying about using free (or almost free) materials to… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how. The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie. Go to her blog for the tute. [via Refashion Co-op… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion

April 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents. No sewing is required for this refashion. The studs hold the straps in place and also appear… Read more ...