Jazzing Up a Simple T-shirt
Continuing with another DIY for my birthday dinner I will show you what I did to jazz up a simple t-shirt from Old Navy. I had this plain black shirt in my closet that I never wore. I have a lot of plain black shirts, but this one never called out to me choosing my outfit for the day. So I decided it was time to spruce it up with some lace. A very easy DIY that turned a boring shirt into something that I wear all the time.
Here is how you do it:
Materials:
~ pre-washed t-shirt (you want make sure it is washed first in case there is shrinkage) I got mine from Old Navy on clearance
~ lace
~ needle and thread, or sewing machine or glue
Instructions:
~ I wanted to try gluing the lace, I have never used this glue so I thought I would give it a try. I just glued the lace to the bottom of the shirt. The glue hold well and did wash well, but it took longer than sewing that is because I had to do it in sections and wait for each section to dry before I could move on to the next one.
~ Since my lace does not stretch I decided to start and stop the lace at the seams on the bottom, that is so there is stretch and movement. I am not sure this was necessary, but it worked for this shirt. There is a small gap on the sides of the shirt, but it look intentional.
~ I sewed the lace to the sleeves, this was easier and faster than gluing. Just take the lace and sew a straight seam around the sleeve. This shirt is more like a tank top so the lace only covers a small part of my shoulder.
I am loving how this turned out and I have worn it a few times since I make it. It can be dressed up for an evening out or dressed down for something more casual.
I think I have a few more shirts in my closet that might need a little TLC.
January 7, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Neat idea. Looks great!
January 7, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Thanks!
January 7, 2016 at 11:32 pm
Super adorable! This would be so expensive if you had to buy it made this way. Well done! Happy New Year! Koko:)
January 8, 2016 at 1:00 am
Thanks! I just love saving money by making it myself. And Happy New Year to you too!
January 8, 2016 at 4:47 pm
Here’s to saving more, and good health, and happiness! Have a lovely day!
January 10, 2016 at 5:51 pm
Such a clever idea 🙂
January 10, 2016 at 11:40 pm
Thanks!
April 19, 2016 at 11:31 pm
Love the idea! You can use different trims…I am going to jazz up my boring t-shirts
April 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Thanks! I would love to see your shirts after you are done!