This is a very simple making-over/fitting idea of a T-shirt for those who don’t know to sew and to measure. This idea is useful for making over an oversized men’s Tee into a casual ladies Tee.
Namaste Dear Tantu Enthusiast!
Hope you are doing well. Being creative means, seeing things differently to make unique things. Creative work may need a lot of work. Today I have a DIY idea that needs almost nil work/skill. This Tutorial is for non-sewers.
I had this attractive red coloured cotton Tee of my brother which he used just once or twice. I liked the design and colour of it and kept it for any possible use. You know, I find every bit useful as you have read making of Multipurpose Organiser last week. Then I got this idea of makeover.
When I did this work, Tantu was just in thoughts… Luckily, I had clicked some photos that I am showing you. Please bear with the poor clarity as I was not steady with the camera then.
Difficulty Level: Extremely easy
Time required: 5-15 minutes
Expenditure: Very less
Requirements for Tee Makeover:
- T-shirt to be upcycled
- Contrasting coloured shirt buttons 6
- Matching colour sewing thread and a hand sewing needle
- Scissors
How to Makeover Tee?
- Roll the sleeves up neatly and evenly.
- Take threaded hand sewing needle. Sew a button at the rolled sleeve top as shown. This button placing point would be the centre of the sleeve where front and back bodice parts join.
- Tack the rolled sleeve at regular intervals so as to avoid it from opening.
- Note waist location. Here it is almost midway from armpit to the Tee bottom hem. If you are not sure, you can measure 35-40cm from the shoulder. Or you can use a fitted bodice/kameez/top as reference.
- At the waist (on the side seam), make some pleats (folds) at both the sides of the side seam. Sew two buttons at about 5cm (2inch) distance to lock the pleats.
- Tee is ready to wear in a new look!
Tip:
Instead of sewing buttons at the waist, you can also accessorize it with an emphasizing belt.
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Being creative is so easy! I hope that this T-shirt makeover idea may be useful for someone who doesn’t know to sew. Please do let me know if at all you find this tutorial helpful
… Awaiting your responses.
Take care! Bye until the next post!
Yours,
Sindhu
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Wonderful tips
Thank you!
A simple but clever idea, Sindhu! 🙂
Thank you Peggy 🙂 Happy that you liked it… TC! Keep smiling 🙂
This is an idea I really like! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you Elisabeth… Very glad that you like this idea and found it useful C! Keep smiling 🙂
Wow, clever. And you make it look almost easy.
Thank you! Feeling good that you found it interesting 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂
We’re going to give this one a try :).
Glad you found it worth trying! TC! Keep smiling 🙂
Wow Sindhu, this is soooo useful tip… thanx a million bunch dear. ..
Thank you Chitra for your valuable feedback 🙂 Pleasure is mine dear! TC! Keep smiling 🙂
very cute idea! 🙂 ❤ <3
Thank you! Happy that you like it 🙂
Wat a cool idea and u have a stylish look to that top.. Awesome Sindhu
Thank you for your lovely comment Vidya 🙂 Glad you like this idea… TC! Keep smiling 🙂
Very clever.
Thank you! TC! Keep smiling 🙂
Wonderful tips Sindhu.
Thank you Sweta 🙂 Nice that you like the tips… TC! Keep smiling 🙂
So simple yet imaginative.. 🙂
Thank you Roohi for your kind words 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂
Smart Idea !
Thank you Pareshji 🙂 Glad you found it smart… TC Keep smiling 🙂
Great idea Sindhoooo!
Thank you Indrani 🙂 Nice that you liked it. TC! Keep smiling 🙂
Very good concept indeed. A little sew here n there can transform a plain vanilla shirt into a designerwear.
Thank you Ekta for your kind words 🙂 It means a lot to get a positive feedback from a fashionista… TC! Keep smiling 🙂