Yes – I’m still there! In case you’ve wondered whether I’ve got the blogging blues – nope, I don’t. I’d love to blog more at the moment, but unfortunately I can’t. Life’s quite stressful at the moment and I’m basically studying for finals and writing on my dissertation non-stop.
Nevertheless, I try to sew a seam here and there whenever I’ve earned me some sewing time after days of studying. Not enough though for finishing the next dress for my 27 Dresses Challenge. The fabric is all cut out and waiting for me to return to my sewing machine in a few weeks time.
In the meantime I’ve done a quick and simple tshirt refashion with a shirt the boyfriend just brought me from a recent trip to Warsaw (yes, he did know before buying it that the first thing I’d do is cut it apart!)
Due to the lack of writing time at the moment – let the pictures speak for themselves:
Don’t forget to think of the seam allowance before cutting of the sides. Add seam allowance to the lace part as well.
Start setting in the lace at the sleeves. Use a straight stretch stitch.
Topstitch approximately 0.5cm next to the seam to secure your seam allowance in place and prevent it from being seen through the lace. When topstitching, don’t backstitch. Instead, use a needle to pull the top thread through the fabric, then fasten with knots.
Done! :)
I think it really makes this shirt looking a bit more femine. Can’t wait for some hot summer days!
What do you think?
Have you refashioned anything lately?
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Super cute! Now get back to studying 🙂
I love this- such a cute change 🙂 great job!
Hello! Nice to see you again, I was missing your posts!
Good luck with your dissertation and the finals. See you again on the other side…
What a cute idea! And kudos for creating something like that while studying! =)
Super cute! I wish I could sew…
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It’s a great idea to gussied up the shirt that way. I like it. 🙂
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Dana, thanks soo much!!
I love this idea! It’s darling, plus it’d work for some tshirts that are a tad too tight for my post-baby top 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing! Coming from Two Girls and a Party
very creative
Super cute idea! I have a long-sleeve tee that’s too small for me, and I think a treatment like this will be just right to save it.
I’ve been looking for ideas for a t-shirt redo on the side seams. This is a great tip and a start. Great directions. Easy to understand.
Super cute, I’m stealing!!! 🙂 Thanks!
Awesome. I too have some shirts that are a little tight that I do not want to get rid of… your a shirtsaver! 🙂 Good luck with your studies, I look forward to more of your great ideas. 🙂
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Refashion! Really interesting. Just awesome idea. So much creative. Wonderful change of the tshrit. I’ll definitely try this. Thank for sharing it with us.
Not only a great idea, but very well executed!
Love this! So so cute and a shirt saver! Unfortunately, I’m not a sewer….any chance this could be done without sewing, possibly with fabric glue? Probably a silly question but I have to ask!
Super cute. I have a T-shirt I want to do this to but I don’t have a sewing machine. How hard would it be to do this by hand? Thanks
It should work if the shirt is not too stretchy. Otherwise your thread might rip. You might want to use a non-stretch lace. x
Love this! How have I never thought of this, I live in Fl, this is gonna be a game changer. lol
Refashion! Really interesting. Just an awesome idea. So much creativity. A wonderful change of the t-shirt. I’ll definitely try this. Thank you for sharing it with us.