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T-Shirt Makeover

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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:

purple t-shirt for my sons marching band Kimberlees Korner
purple t-shirt for my sons marching band
Kimberlees Korner

AFTER PHOTO:

T-shirt makeover by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
T-shirt makeover by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner

 

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

    mark t-shirt on wrong side with chalk pencil and draw a line for sewing guide
    mark t-shirt on wrong side with chalk pencil and draw a line for sewing guide
  3. Cut 1/8 in. (or 1/4 in.) wide elastic into 3 in. long pieces – you will need to cut 5 of them
    elastic cut into 3 in. long pieces
    elastic cut into 3 in. long pieces

     

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

    sewing elastic to t-shirt - stretch as you sew from marked point to end
    sewing elastic to t-shirt – stretch as you sew from marked point to 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!
sleeve & hem view of t-shirt makeover by Kimberlees Korner
sleeve & hem view of t-shirt makeover by Kimberlees Korner
Finished T-shirt makeover by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
Finished T-shirt makeover by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner

 

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.

navy t-shirt redo by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner
navy t-shirt redo by Kimberlee from Kimberlees Korner

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.

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