We might have shared with you some projects for the old pieces in your closet that you just can not let go of, but still, you can not wear them either. Today’s project is a dress that is made out of 4 old t-shirts. One is a female t-shirt and the other three are men’s polo shirts.
The project is inspired by the color block dress at ASOS. For beginners, wash the clothes before starting to redesign them, so that you will not have a surprise and a shrunken dress after you worked so much to make it.
You will need:
– 1 t-shirt that fits you;
– 3 extra large men’s t-shirts;
– sewing machine;
– scissors.
Directions:
Start by cutting off the sewed hem of the polo shirts you will use for the top two color layers. Leave the hem of the 3rd shirt that will be on the bottom of your dress. Continue by cutting one side seam of each of the three shirts. To get the right length of the skirt, measure the total length and divide it by 3. As a result, add ½ inches to each color layer for seam allowances.
The next step is to stitch the three bands together, lining up the uncut side seams. To complete the skirt, stitch together down the side, and trim all seams with zig-zag shears to prevent fraying. Then press the new seams flat. Now, move to the upper side of the dress.
Take the fitting t-shirt and mark your waist on it, then cut it at a natural waist plus ½ inch for seam allowance. Tape the side seams in towards the waist to the desired fit. With the right sides together, stitch the top to the skirt at the waist. Trim with pinking shears.
Press seam allowance up towards the top. Create a small pin-tuck on your skirt at the center front and back if needed to fit the top.
Photo courtesy: clothedmuch.
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Can you say that was easy? Love it, the look and the ease of the design.
Ive made t-shirt dresses before but never thought of a maxi dress or colour blocking. I like it