I recently did a makeover to this basic T-shirt.  I tried to wear it the original way but the neck felt too constricting and I wanted this purple T-shirt (for my sons high school marching band) to have a more feminine touch.  So, out come the scissors and sewing machine and some creativity!

BEFORE PHOTO:

AFTER PHOTO:

This project is very easy and requires basic sewing skills, a sewing machine, 1/8 or 1/4 inch wide elastic and a T-shirt.

Here are the steps to makeover your basic T-shirt:

1. Cut off neckband (ribbing), sleeve hems, and lower hem
2. Use a chalk pencil and mark each center sleeve, lower side seams and front center down 4 1/2 inches on wrong side of shirt – draw a straight line with chalk from edge of shirt to this mark – this will be your sewing line for the elastic

   

3. Cut 1/8 in. (or 1/4 in.) wide elastic into 3 in. long pieces – you will need to cut 5 of them

   

    

4. Use a sewing machine set on straight stitch  – start at the marked point and stretch elastic and sew to the end

   

5. Repeat step 4 for all marked areas:  sleeves, lower hem and neckline
6. Your T-shirt is Done!  Put it on and take a photo!

I also did this to another shirt a while back that is navy.  It is harder to see the work in this photo but I love the look of the finished shirt and how it adds something to a plain T-shirt.  This navy shirt is actually a mens shirt from Target.

Send me an email at kkg@kimberleeskorner.com with your finished shirt – I would love to see them and feature them on my facebook page.

I hope everyone is having a great day!