Lately I have seen I lot of people around the blogosphere make shirts. Since I really don’t know what I’m doing half the time when I’m sewing, I was very scared and intimidated by making a shirt for myself. Finally one day I just decided to try it. I figured the worse that could happen is I would waste some time and a little money on fabric, not a big deal.
So this is the shirt that I came up with.
This is how I made it.
To determine the width of the shirt, I measured myself around at the hips and bust (that’s where I’m biggest). I took the bigger number and then added 5 or 6 inches to it.
For the bottom part of the shirt, I cut two pieces of fabric, measuring 20″x14″ (that’s how long I wanted it to be). Then I sewed the sides together
Next I cut out several 4″ strips for the ruffles. I then pinned them onto the shirt. I didn’t ruffled them beforehand because I was lazy and just gathered them as I was sewing them.
I worked my way up the shirt.
Here are all the ruffles.
Next I cut out two pieces of fabric for the top. I had the same width as the bottom, 20″ and then made it 14″ long. I put the two together and sewed the sides.
Next I took the top of the shirt and put the bottom inside, making sure that the front were facing each other and then I sewed them together.
Next came the arm holes. I did this just like I did for a pillowcase dress. I tried the shirt on and marked where I wanted the hole to go.
I folded the shirt in half and then I cut out the hole. Then I hemmed the edges.
Now for the neckline, I wanted to do something different, so I decided on a weave. I cut out 5 strips about 1″ thick.
I tried the 5 strips together.
Using this tutorial, I made a 5 stranded weave.
I pinned it onto the shirt to make the straps. I sewed it on.
And that’s it! It was pretty easy to do. It’s not the most flattering shirt but it’s comfy and when I’m having a “fat day” I can wear it 🙂
I wanted a little bit more color, so I whipped up a t-shirt cardigan to go over it.
Terri @ A Creative Princess
Kaysi, that is so darn cute! You really are amazing!
Betsy Pool
I absolutely LOVE this!! Such a great tutorial! I would love it if you linked this up to my Take it on Tuesday blog hop party!! http://romanceonadime.com/diy/take-it-on-tuesday-blog-hop-27-easy-diy-yogurt/
I'm glad I found your blog – I'll be looking around…
deborah
adorable idea!
deborah
{the white chair}
Melissa
I love it especially with the cardigan!
Joe and Cassie
You are so talented! I love it!! (is there a tutorial for the cardigan that I missed???)
Kaysi
Thanks Cassie! I haven't done a tutorial for the cardigan yet, it's coming soon 🙂
Joe and Cassie
Excellent!!
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Heaven's Walk
Sooooo cute, Kaysi! Looks adorable on you! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Emily
So cute! I so wish that I could sew…maybe I will try it 🙂
Creamy
Leanne
That shirt is darling and I love the length. You did a great job!
Jenni
really pretty! I love the braided neckline. And the blue cardigan adds the perfect finishing touch!
Betsy Pool
Thanks so much for linking up at Romance on a Dime!! I'm definitely pinning this. I hope to see you link up something next Tuesday as well!
Lorraine
I love it! Thanks!
Crafty Mischief
I am so loving this! My fave part is the braided straps.
Marie
Such a pretty top. I love anything with ruffles and the braid is such a nice touch!
Megan
cute Kaysi! thanks for linking up to Make it Monday!
Kristi
I love, love, love this, Kaysi!! The turquoise cardigan is too fabulous, too! I'm featuring this tomorrow at my party. Thanks bunches for linking up at last week's Mop It Up Mondays!
{HUGS},
kristi
The Better Baker
Crazy Cute! Congrats on being featured at Mop it up Monday!
Emily
I think it looks great, awesome job!
Emily
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