T-Shirt Transformation

This is my second t-shirt transformation this summer.  Once again, I picked up another Target boyfriend t-shirt and jazzed it up.  I have been seeing all of the t-shirts out this season that have fluffy flowers on them.  So here is my version of all of those spendy t's.  

I started out with some old sheer fabric I had left over from a Stitches By Sturman project and cut it into 1" bias strips.  I am guessing I had probably 10 - 15 yards of bias strips.  (Note: Out of one yard of fabric you can cut 25 yards of 1" bias strip.) Using the fabric on the bias will allow for a little bit of fraying when laundered without it totally falling apart.

Next I ran a gathering stitch down the center of the strips.  I used a gathering foot for this, but if you do not have one you can stitch a double row of basting stitches and then gather by hand.

I then began hand stitchin g the gathered strips in place making the flowers by going around in a circle.  I have washed my t-shirt several times and the more I wash the better it looks.

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Comments

[Meg]

So cute! I love your tshirt transformations!

[raggygirlvintage]

That is so pretty, great job. Just love ruffles and fabric flowers!
Tracey

[Charo]

Looks great, cute ruffles and flowers!

Hugs
Charo

[Black Eyed Susans Kitchen]

Very sweet idea...glammed up T shirt....I like it!

[allison]

Sweet addition to the t-shirt. I love the soft ruffles. Thanks for dropping by and commenting on JaneF's Fishing Camp House Style for this week's Met Monday.

Allison
Atticmag

[Ann Religa]

Hey, cute idea. I would have liked to see you modeling it. I bet it even looks better on you!

[Cindy Conner]

Too cute! Be blessed. Cindy

[Ginger]

Great work! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

[Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple]

WOW!!! I love how it turned out!

[Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage]

How cute your transformation is! I love the rosettes you made from leftover fabric. This would be such a great post to link to my Tips & Tricks Tuesday linky party, starting back up tonight.

I would love for you to join in on the fun for all three of my linky parties each week:

ASK THE YANKEE - MONDAYS
TIPS & TRICKS TUESDAY
TIME TRAVEL THURSDAY

You can get the details here:

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/06/brambleberry-cottage-linky-party.html

Each party runs for six days, so come on by!

Hope to see you there!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

[DogsMom]

Cute. Or a contrasting trim would also be cute.

[Larri @ Seams Inspired]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :)

[Carla]

Ok this is just too cool!!! What a great and wonderful idea. I so have to try this out now. Thanks for the idea and the tutorial. Enjoy your weekend.

[Dayna]

I simply must do this. Soon.

[wholesale clothing]

You had a great job! It looks so cute.

-mikee

[wholesale athletic tees]

This is really a sweet transformation of t-shirt and i ma really amazed with this transformation.
It's really cool and good. awesome work.