T-Shirt Refashion

So I’ve been seeing lots of t-shirts refashion inspiration around blogland and decided to give it try myself!

I picked up a couple matching long sleeve t-shirts at Target on the clearance rack for $2.75 each. Score!

Sorry I don’t have step by step instructs but my hubby got a hold of the camera and, um….deleted my pics be accident! Ugh! Oh well, it happens.

Basically what I did was cut the sleeves off of one of the t-shirts and then cut up the arm seam and laid it out flat. Then I cut the one sleeve, long way, into one inch strips. Then I gathered those strips, pinned them down into my desired pattern and sewed that to the other t-shirt.

I’m very happy with the results. And I still have the now sleeveless t-shirt that I can refashion as well! I’d say that’s pretty good for $5.50 and a little time at the sewing machine!

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Transformation Thursdays at The Shabby Chic Cottage

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#1 written by Susan
about 6 months ago

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That’s really cute! I love the color and the design of the ruffle. I’ll have to try that.
- #2 written by Cathy
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  Thanks for stopping by Susan! The shirts are a gorgeous color. I can’t wait for it to warm up a bit so I can really wear it.
  I stopped by your blog and website too. I love the monogramming and children’s clothing!
#3 written by Andrea
about 6 months ago

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I’ve seen a lot of t-shirt refashions and I have to say that this is one of my favorites. I love how delicate it is. Nice work! If you are interested, you can link up to my Thursday party, Make it Wear it!
#4 written by Cathy
about 6 months ago

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Thanks Andrea! I like the ruffles…but not too many of them, you know!?

I will definitely link up on Thursdays! I’m really getting into refashioning and repurposing! Thanks for the invite.
#5 written by marcela
about 6 months ago

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Agree with Andrea, this is one of the cutest ones!
- #6 written by Cathy
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  Thanks so much! I stopped by your blog as well. I love the lampshade! I will definitely be giving that a try!
#7 written by Julie
about 6 months ago

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This is great and one of the best I’ve seen too. I would love to try this out too!
- #8 written by Cathy
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  Thanks Julie! Oh, and good luck with your sewing machine! I’m pretty new at it too and am loving it.
#9 written by Melissa Howard
about 6 months ago

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What I really like about this refashion is how you saved the second shirt rather than wasted it!! You five-fifty is going to go further yet!!
- #10 written by Cathy
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  Thanks for stopping by Melissa! I stopped by your blog too. LOVE the snowflake pics and your projects! Lovely work!