Fitted Tee Tutorial - Scoop Neck | a.steed's.life. A few weeks ago I learned how to make a large t-shirt into a fitted tee shirt. Very cool, right? But...I still had some trouble figuring out how to make the sleeves look right since the REALLY big t-shirts had such low shoulder seams. Plus, the necks seemed awfully high and confining on some of the shirts I tried it on. Since I'm NOT a seamstress of ANY kind, I went looking for some solutions and landed on this scoop-neck version that I think might be just what I needed.
Here's what I started with and the link to the tutorial for how to get from a large t-shirt to a fitted t-shirt: It worked great with my navy fire department shirt, but with this shirt, I wasn't happy with the neckline or the sleeves, which meant I hadn't worn it yet and wasn't sure whether I liked it. So, I figured it couldn't hurt to get a little scissor happy on it again in an effort to "save" it once more. Here's how it's done: Lay your shirt on a flat surface. But that's it! Large T-Shirt to Fitted Tee Tutorial | a.steeds.life - StumbleUpon. I have these two t-shirts that I love. They're soft, comfortable, and have good worn (and sentimental) designs on them.
But, I never wear them for anything other than around the house because they are large men's t-shirts and look completely shapeless on me. Then I found this great tutorial on YouTube for how to make a big t-shirt a fitted shirt! - T-Shirt Surgery: How to Make a Shirt Fit So, while I was staying with my mom at her camper this summer (she lives & travels in an RV), I asked her to help me try it out. So yes...we broke out the sewing machine next to the campfire. Strange, I know, but it gave us a project to work on! First, a before & after look at the t-shirt we did. So, here's how it's done.
Start with a t-shirt you love that's just too big Turn the shirt inside out and lay a shirt that DOES fit you on top of it, lining up the collars so that you can be sure it is centered over your large t-shirt. Thanks to brianagayle for the video tutorial & tips! DIY Beaded Button Down Shirt. I immediately did a double take after spotting this shirt with baubles stitched down the “placket,” which I just recently learned is the term used to describe the middle section of a button down shirt. Honestly? Placket?! In any case, it’s an easy DIY and the most brilliant way to add a bit of texture and pizazz to any shirt! You’ll need:a button down shirta mix of metal, plastic or glass beadsa needle fine enough to fit through the beadsthread Keep the shirt buttoned. Slide a bead onto the needle and bring the needle back through the fabric on the other side of the bead.
After adding 5-6 beads, secure the stitch by tying off the thread with a double knot. Continue adding beads in small groups along the placket. Stop 3/4 of the way down. Finished!! (shirt by JCrew, polish by Niyot; top image via Jak&Jil, rest of images by HonestlyWTF) DIY Elbow Patch. While perusing Pinterest one evening, I came across an intriguing tutorial on the wonderful art of needle felting. I had to learn more – especially after realizing it entailed repeatedly stabbing a needle up and down into a piece of fabric or sweater. A satisfying stress reliever that results in something wearable? Sign me up. And now that I can officially call myself a needle felting maven (and nerd), trust me when I say that you’re going to have a blast with this technique.
So grab your supplies and let’s get started on a pair of heart shaped elbow patches! You’ll need: With the sweater on, place a piece of tape about half an inch below the elbow. Align and center the bottom of the cookie cutter along the top of the tape. Fill the cutter, spreading out the wool fibers evenly. At the base of all felting needles are tiny, sharp burrs, which grab and interlock the wool fibers. Continue stabbing away until the surface is flat and even. Carefully peel the sweater away from the foam. Ta da! The Lacy Plaid Shirt. Classic Flannel + Feminine Lace = Your New Fave Top photos: mackenzie for we heart this Fall makes me think of pumpkins, changing leaves and flannel plaid. Once the air starts getting chilly, I see plaid all over the place. But why do these button-up shirts have to stay so traditional? Let’s give it a feminine twist, shall we? Introducing what may become your favorite new top – the Lacy Plaid Shirt: Supplies:• a plaid shirt• lace• acrylic paint• a paint brush or sponge• scissors (not shown)• newspaper (not shown) 1.
Tip: If your plaid shirt is thin, make sure to put newspaper in between the layers so that pattern doesn’t go all the way through and make a mess. 2. Tip: If you water down the acrylic a little, it won’t be so opaque. 3. 4. 5. Readers – any ideas for other masculine classics that could use a feminine touch? Mackenzie is currently a textiles student at Rhode Island School of Design dreaming of one day owning a farm and possibly a small boutique. T-shirt to sexy top - StumbleUpon. Feathered Shoulder Shirt. Make this super cute t-shirt – No sewing skills required! Photos: Hannah McKenzie Photography and Mackenzie for we heart this Hey there we heart this readers! I’m the new girl on the block, Mackenzie and I’m so excited to be joining the team.
Word is we have a few crafting fans around here, so I’ll be offering a monthly DIY project for all you crafters. I have been obsessed with feathers lately (lately being about a year) so I was super excited to do this DIY. Supplies: • T-shirt of any color in your size • Aleene’s Fabric Glue – I used Sobo but Aleene’s is washable! • Two feather pads* • Scissors *Feather pads are basically feathers glued to a piece of fabric. 1. Tip: You can cut one side and use the waste piece as a pattern for the other to get the same length. 2. 3. 4. Tip: If you use a lot of glue, the fabric will get really stiff, which is why I used a few thin lines and dots as opposed to covering the whole thing. 5. 6. 7. Washing: Hand wash gently in warm water.