T-Shirt Embellishment #2 I found a shirt almost exactly like this one at Kohls last week for $1.98. Having been scoping out some super cute tees like these at JCrew I decided to add a little embellishment. I went a little more formal then these free form examples- but the technique is the same. First, I went to the one store in our town that carries silk ribbons and they only had very narrow stuff. I purchased one package and also some wider part polyester ribbon (but the silk looks best and if you are patient enough to order some you can get it in fairly wide widths). I'm not patient. Gather, fold, twist and pin into place a few layers at a time. I used Bucilla Burgandy, 7mm, variegated 100% silk ribbon, Mill Hill Antique Glass Beads #03049 and at Hobby Lobby in the sewing section I found a wine colored, 1/2 inch ribbon (FX brand). This is so easy- you've gotta try it!
How To Create Today's Embellished Tops I look at the embellished t-shirts and cardigans at Anthropologie, J. Crew, and even Old Navy -- since last year, these retailers have featured thin, flimsy items with embellishments for $40-$70. I wonder who would buy these items, since looking at them shows that the work involved is quite simple. My next day off, I will be using the Flowing Tiers from Anthropologie (shown above) as inspiration for a new spring/summer tank. Start with a basic tank top slightly larger than you normally wear. What I like about this design: The striped jersey is carried up to make one shoulder, and the pleats counterbalance those stripes on the other side. Ways to make this design your own: Start with a larger t-shirt to create a different neckline shape. In this Ann Taylor Loft cotton cardigan, the designer took very long strips of torn cotton fabric, folded them in half, and stitched them in tight rounds to the cardigan, creating the sense of lush roses. Photo credits: Tank from Anthropologie.
Weekend Project►►►Recycled Necklaces This weekend I decided to experiment with something different, recycled T-shirt necklaces for myself and family. I used some old but in good condition T-shirts to make this fashionable necklaces adding some beads and embellishments. VOILA! Ruffle T-Shirt Re-do I love ruffle-y tops. I bought one last year that was expensive, but it was my birthday and I really wanted it. But anyone who knows me, knows I do love clothes, so one top was not enough. I started out with a long sleeve, 100% cotton t-shirt. Next, I cut off the sleeves (no going back now). I cut off the cuff about 1/4" above the seam. I pinned the cuff back on to what was left of the sleeve (remember, right sides together) and then sewed it back on right along the cuff's original seam. Next, I used the leftover fabric from the sleeve to cut 2" wide strips. Now, one strip at a time pin the ruffle along the edge of the neckline (I played around a lot with how I wanted to do this first. Once you've pinned on a row of ruffles, sew it on with the sewing machine by sewing right over the top of the center seam. Ta-Da!
★ Fun T-SHIRT Crafts! Recycling | Fashion | Sewing ★ Taking your old, misshapen and worn t-shirts, or even ones you just don't like or wear anymore, and turning them into something that can be of use to you is not only fun and practical, it's also eco-friendly because you are recycling rather than throwing away. You also get something unique at the end without having spent much, or any, money. Another useful thing about t-shirt crafts is that the shirts already have been pre-washed and treated and have a shape which is something that can be used to your advantage - rather than it simply being a flat piece of fabric. There are different ways you can make use of what your t-shirt already provides: - Make use of graphics: whether it's a case of cutting the graphics off the front of your t-shirts and attaching them to other material items, or making wall art, quilts, scarfs, bags, pillows, pants or aprons that display the shirt graphics prominently, you may as well make full use of the pre-printed designs.
Part 21 – Flowered Pillow Cover My heart broke while reading of the Sullenger family and the events going on in their life right now. Their darling little baby girl fell into a canal in Idaho (close to where I just moved from) and was pulled out of the water by a farmer 2 miles away. The parents, Patrick and Ashley, have shared pictures and their tender feelings of the whole situation on their blog here. Another blog has been set up to help the Sullenger family here. If you have a moment, please stop by. Looking for the Go! I mentioned yesterday, after introducing this fun little Go! I have a few things saved up, that are non-quilting related………in case quilting is not your thing. And you all know my love of pillows. So here’s another one, of course. A bright white one, with vibrant and full orange flowers on it. Made by folding and sewing dozens of little circles. And I decided that it sits really nicely atop that little Tumbler quilt that I made here. You can make one of these even without a Go! Placed the mat on top…….
Coolest Embellished T-Shirts and Tops - Photo Gallery (3 of 5) My favorite fashion trend of the moment are embellished t-shirts and tops. Why do I love them so much? They're the perfect thing to wear for a night out. You can still look amazingly dressy even with jeans! There are so many varieties of embellished t-shirts out there, that it's fairly easy to build quite a collection. The embellished Adam top to the right is the perfect example.
* Shirt-gone-Headband * (For Personal Use Only) What you need: One colorful 100% cotton shirt Needle & Thread Hot glue gun Sew-In Extra Heavyweight Interfacing Step One: Cut strips from shirt Width: Flowers: 1 1/2 inches Straps: 1/2 inch (Important: see step four before cutting) Length: Flowers: Any length. Straps: about 7 inches (Sorry, I forgot to snap a pic after I had cut everything. Step Two: Make flowers Take your strip and twist it while you wrap it around itself. Step Three: Arrange Flowers Arrange and hot glue flowers on interfacing. (The flower on the left of the picture is done in the exact same way, but instead of using a plain strip, I used a strip that I cut from the base of my shirt which had been serged.) Step Four: Make straps Take your strips, twist and pull them until they are very tight & will not unravel when you let go. *Important: You must cut your strips so that the grain of the fabric is not running vertically down the length of the strip, it must be horizontal. Step Five: Attach straps
Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands I was walking through Target a few weeks ago and noticed this little knit fabric headband that was not just braided together…….but woven. I decided they were charging way too much for something that could be made with t-shirt scraps. And that means free. So there you have it. (Or you may need one for working out. I kinda love it on my little girl . She always has little hair fly-aways that get into her face…….and this helps with that problem. It even works great with her hair down…..and keeps that hair tucked behind her ears. And yep, good for me too. Thanks little t-shirt scraps. Want to make your own? First, find some old t-shirts. Then, cut your fabric into long strips. Next, stack your 5 strips on top of each other and sew together at one end. Now, pull on each strip of fabric so that they kind of curl on the edges. Now, to create this 5 strand braid……..you’ll kind of be braiding on the left side and then braiding on the right. But let me explain a little better. And that’s it.
Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana Hello U-Create readers! I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc. Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design
Loose Fitted T-shirt Tutorial May 31, 2010 8:03 am I got a lot of questions on how to make this simple shirt: It’s super easy! I got some cotton t-shirt material and cut out a pattern this shape. I made my neckline wide so I could hang it off the shoulder if I wanted to. Then you make the top wide, narrowing it in, as shown. I love that sort of sloppy, but still cute look. (all images via revolveclothing.com) Have fun with it!