T-shirts – Page 36

Tutorial: Make a headband from a t-shirt sleeve

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how to make a soft stretchy headband out of a t-shirt sleeve. If you like to refashion t-shirts, then you probably have a stack of sleeves left over from previous projects. It’s super quick to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add zippered shoulder ruffles to a plain t-shirt

November 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rolled knit t-shirt embellishment

November 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’ve sewn much on knit fabrics, then you know the tendency for the fabric to roll at the sides. Carmen from RoCa and Company uses this characteristic to embellish a plain t-shirt. The result is a lovely textural design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button tree autumn t-shirt

November 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from My Own Road guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make an autumn-themed t-shirt for girls. An appliqued tree trunk is covered in colorful button leaves. Cute, cute!! Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flutter sleeve t-shirt refashion

October 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Casey from Stellar Mother shows how to give the sleeves a plain tee a cool new look, no sewing required. She cuts and knots the shoulders to create an open flutter sleeve. Get the tute to see how it’s done.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Mummy softie from old sweaters or t-shirts

October 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use old sweaters or t-shirts to make a Halloween mummy softie. Strips of knit (sweater or t-shirt) are wrapped and overlapped around the doll’s bod. Cuuute! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket. She made hers to wear at the hospital when she’s there to deliver her child, and she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Union Jack name t-shirt

October 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she made this awesome Union Jack shirt for her friend’s son. The child’s name is spelled out in letters stitched in the graphic flag motif. How cool is that! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Free template: Gumball machine t-shirt embellishment

September 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a free template for this cute gumball machine image to embellish a little girl’s plain tee. She made the template to recreate the look of her daughter’s favorite (but worn out) shirt. The images of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infinity scarf from an old t-shirt or sweater

September 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to create an infinity scarf from an old t-shirt (or sweater, for a warmer scarf). The old knit fabric will be so soft draped around your neck! The raw edges and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked hooded tunic from repurposed t-shirts

September 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this color blocked hooded tunic. She got the knit to make it from four different t-shirts. Because you’re only using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make baby or toddler leggings out of adult t-shirt sleeves

September 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you refashion a long-sleeved tee, the sleeves are often left over as scrap. Why not use sleeves from an adult-sized shirt to make a pair of leggings for a toddler or baby? Sara from Craft Snob shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double t-shirt cowl dress

September 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gina Michele shares a tutorial on her blog Crochet Clouds showing how to make her double t-shirt cowl dress. Her clever refashion is made from two men’s t-shirts and requires just a couple of simple seams. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a skirt

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial showing how made this cute skirt. It’s made out of a thrifted t-shirt, with a strip of wide elastic for the waistband. It’s a quick, easy project. She was… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Refashion a man’s tee into a fitted maternity t-shirt

September 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a man’s t-shirt into a fitted maternity shirt for herself. Her motivation for the project was footall season. Ever try to find a maternity shirt with your… Read more ...