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I’ve been cutting up tee shirts again. I bought 2 of these ’tissue tees’ at Target and cut up one of them to make ruffles for the other…they were cheap so cutting one was fine! That’s my story…
I cut one of the tees into 6 long strips then sewed a basting stitch close to one side and pulled into a ruffle…no need to hem…knit is a beautiful thing.
I played around with where to put the ruffles and then pinned them in place…
Then just sewed the ruffles into place and ironed them a bit!
I’ve got to quit buying shirts with the idea of cutting them up!
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I don’t know what a basting stitch is. Is this a problem?
Love this look!!
I love this! The ruffles add that girly and fun touch!
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Your shirt turned out so great. I too have an addiction to buying clothes with the purpose of refashioning them. My husband thinks that it’s ridiculous and calls it t-shirt cannibalization.
I am having a Top-toberfest celebration this week at my blog. I’d love it if you’d come and link up this and any other shirts that you’ve made, embellished, or refashioned. It’s kind of a t-shirt show and tell.
Here’s the direct link to the Link Party.
http://leafytreetopspot.blogspot.com/p/top-toberfest.html
Tricia
Very cute tee. I’m going to have to go to Target and try this.
You are so talented!
Ann
So cute! I can’t wait to try this!
I’m so in love with ruffles! I have tons of T-shirts at home, so I’m going to give it a try. Thanks so much for the tutorial!. I like reading your blog. I’ve done DIY projects and posted on http://www.makemania.com Take a look at mine and feel free to promote cool projects from your blog!
I am sooooo in love with these fabulous ruffled t-shirts you have been designing and creating!!! You need to start taking orders! This just might be my favorite yet.
looks fantastic. unfor., i don’t sew. thanks rose
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Are you kidding me???? You need to start a LINE OF CLOTHING!!!!!!!!!!! I really want one of these, I KNOW you coould sell them!!!!!!
Absolutely the most fabulous T I’ve ever seen! I love it and want to make some too. Thanks for showing the process.
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this looks great!
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Super cute. And, p.s., I’d kill for your torso! I’m short waisted so if I wore this I’d look like something out of the Wizard of Oz. LOL
Fantastic! I’ve been really wanting to try something like this, looks great!
I’m making one of these today! Thanks so much for the easy instructions…
Jennifer
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This is awesome, I love this! I was just at Old Navy and saw shirts like this, and almost bought one. Glad I didn’t! Thanks for the super easy tutorial! Happy Fabric Tuesday
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Love this! really creative and cute!
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sewing is not my forte…
Beautiful! I seriously need to try making one (or four) of these.
I absolutely love it! I have been thinking of making one just like this, but haven’t had the guts to try it. Seeing yours is giving me the courage to go for it! Thanks!
I LOVE it!! I wish I could refashion shirts.. maybe one day Ill be daring enough to cut up a shirt!
- Michelle @ Bunch of Craft
SO cute!
.-= Amy Lynne´s last blog ..Tired =-.
So so so so cute. Maybe you could start to buy some tee’s with me in mind if you have too many?
Love this ruffle idea!! Thanks for linking up 
See you next week!
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Love how a plain T comes to life with some dimention!! I LOVE this!! Thanks for the tutorial also!
So jealous of your talents. And I mean that in a good way!
.-= Ellie´s last blog ..I surprise myself- it doesnt take much =-.
This turned out super-fab! Excellent job!
You should come link this up to my Making It With Allie Party!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
Beautiful job! This style is so cute and flattering on you.
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I LOVE this look! How amazing a simple grey tee can look! Thanks for sharing! you’ve got me motivated!
I love the ruffless–something about a ruffled gray tee that just makes me smile. Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence’s Under $100 Party.
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Awww… I like it. I like it! I shall try it!
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You make it seem so easy. This shirt is really gorgeous! Happy Friday!
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Love it! Thanks for sharing your idea!
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I LOVE this! I obtained a hole in my cute pink tissue tee (darn nail!) and it’s in the worst place ever on my chest and THIS would be the perfect solution. Thanks for a beautiful idea!
Christene…those tissue tees are sooooo unforgiving! I got a hole in mine too! xoxo
Robin I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! what a cute idea!!
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You did an awesome job! Love this t-shirt! I want to try one now!
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That is just so cute! I just bought a couple of cheap grey t-shirts. Now I know just what to do with them.
Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden.
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congradulations!!! This was the most viewed link last week at Whatever Goes Wednesday at Somedaycrafts.blogpsot.com. I am highlighting it this week.
Love this t! I’m going to have to try this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Love it!
I love this project. Ruffled tees are so cute. I would like one in every color. I love that fact that you actually get the job done. I buy the materials but don’t get the project finished so kudos to you. Great job.
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I love the look of this one. I may have to try one similar.
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You are genius. That is so inspiring. It looks straight out of J-Crew too. Fantastic job!
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This is genius! Each time I buy a shirt at Anthro or Jcrew I think to myself “I could make this thing.” I knew it could be done! Great job!
OMG This is a GREAT idea!! Thanks for sharing! You should totally make these and sell them!
Wow, this turned out so beautiful and professional. Thanks for the tip!
Warmly, Michelle
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Love your T-shirt idea. So creative. I will definitely have to try it. Thanks fro sharing.
Cindy
I love ruffles! And this turned out great!!!! Of course, I love the gray color too. Great job! I might have to try this if I an ever find the time!
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I’ve been looking for just the “right ruffle” project! thank you!!
This shirt is fantastic! Do you sell these???
Love the shirt….love the skinny waist and tummy just as much.
Hey I LOVE this shirt…but I’m new to the whole sewing ruffles scene. I could really use some better instructions. Three questions: How wide and long were your strips? Did you wrap the ruffles in a semi-circle or in lines? And, did you sew them on with a machine or by hand? If you could answer those I would be SO happy. Thanks!!
Abby…I just played it by ear the ruffles were about 1-1 1/2 inch’s I think and I doubled the area I wanted to cover leaving room to ruffle the fabric…The ruffles are lines that meet in the middle because it’s easier to do 2 smaller strips of fabric when making the ruffle…I always use a machine and if you google How to make ruffles…you’ll find lots of great tutorials. This post was more to give an idea on how to use ruffles on a tee shirt so I didn’t go into how to make ruffles! Good luck!
I so want want of these, can you make one to order?
Maggie…oh Sweetie…I’m sorry, I just don’t have the time right now! xo
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