Changing a Plain Tee into something different is one of my favorite things to do.
I think why I love experimenting so much with them is because they are accessible, inexpensive and can be transformed into a multitude of different designs.
When I was a young mother and strapped for cash I would think about all of the ways I could have something cute to wear, so I started taking T-shirts and changing them into other things. Fast forward 20 years and here I am still changing them into different things. Maybe this was my destiny who knows. All I know is that I loved doing it then and I still love it.
What is the saying I am always reading? Do what you love, Love what you do.
You could also take this shirt to the next level
and design something on the front like a big heart or a pair of lips.
I think I will save that for another project.
Thank you all for your wonderful support and love.
I do this only for all of you.
<3,
Anne
Things you need.
- Tee Shirt * I used an XL Mens Tee but I think a large or a medium would have worked fine for my Size. I am 5-7 134 lbs.
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine
- Straight Pins
- Ribbon or Cord
- Big Safety Pin
- Cut a straight line up the middle of the back of the shirt.
- Cut off the collar
- I had a scrap piece of the hem of an older tee shirt that I used for the tie, but a pretty ribbon or cord will work too.
- Fold the edges of the shirt, pin and sew a straight line all the way down making sure to leave a 3/4 of an inch to put your tie through.
- Sew the other side the same
- Attach the ribbon or tie to the safety pin and thread the tie through the channel you sewed. Up one side and down the other.
- * If you want the tie to at the top start threading the tie at the top, if you want the tie to tie at the bottom start threading at the bottom.
You're really good at this! I love your ideas and I'm making a few of my own. I used to do this as a teenager when I needed something new; using the sewing skills my grandmother taught me, which is probably why I enjoy this so much. Thanks for awakening my "sew creative" spirit. 😁
ReplyDeleteIs it best to buy a shirt that fits for this or to size up?
ReplyDeleteHey Paige. I wear a men's small shirt and this was a large men's. It just depends on how you would like the shirt to fit. I hope this helps.
DeleteHave a wonderful night! XXOO