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Do you ever just need that quick dress that will go anywhere
from day to a night out.
Well I did and I needed it in a hurry, so I made one out of two T-shirts.
Then I dressed it up with a little Tulip Fabric Paint.
Things you need
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- Two large men's t-shirts (or a size that fits you)
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Tulip Silver Fabric Paint
- Sponge or brush
- Tape
- Safety Pin
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First I used the tape to tape under the arms of my grey shirt
*This helps me cut a straight line.
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Cut your shirt.
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Do the same to the black shirt.
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Cut two- 2 inch strips from the bottom of your Black t-shirt to make your ties
Put to the side for now.
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Pin your two shirts right sides together.
*Be sure you are sewing the cut ends of your shirts together.
You want the hemmed ends on the top and the bottom of the dress.
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Sew your first stitch about 1 inch from your bottom edge.
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Open your dress and stitch another row
making a one inch channel all the way around.
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Now take the two strips you cut
and stretch them to make a tube like string.
It's magic!
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Tie the string to a safety pin or a bobby pin: Whatever you have.
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Cut a small hole between the one inch channel you sewed.
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Thread your string through.
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Do the same to the top edge of the grey shirt.
Cut a small hole and thread your string through.
*The best part about this
is that the top part of the grey shirt already has a hem.
No more sewing needed.
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Now here comes the fun part.
Tape off the bottom part of your dress in a chevron pattern.
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Paint your stripes.
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Pull off your tape and let dry for 6 hours.
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Just a little detail.
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Now you can wear your fun new dress.
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This is a really easy and quick project when you need a dress ASAP.
For more of my DIY head on over to my
or My Pinterest Page
Have a Wonderful Day.
Lot of <3,
Anne
This is adorable, I think this is something I should do for a new spring outfit in pink and black, kind of like a piece of candy giggles.
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Blessings
Catherine
I think a color block one would be awesome.
DeleteThis is really great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! XXOO
DeleteI like this design. Recycle and upcycle diy project, I love best.
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