Okay, let’s get started… One of the first things that I look for in thrifted clothing is condition of the material. Has it been gently used or harshly worn, is the material comfortable, is the pattern bold or timeless? If it fits the bill on all counts I move on to the big question. What can I do with it? I don’t always know what I will do with a piece when I start working on it, but I usually have a general direction in mind. Most importantly I allow flexibility in the remake. If something doesn’t quite work out, no biggy, I exhaust my efforts in a different direction. This usually means that I have to leave extra room for vacillating. (So you can see why a tutorial would be very difficult to write and even more difficult for the reader to understand.) When I found this piece the material was very comfortable and in great condition. The pattern on the fabric was a pretty coral/pink and white floral. I knew I wanted to wear it, however, it was and XXL long sleeved shirt that was four sizes too big for me. Not to mention, it’s the middle of summer, what was I doing looking at long sleeves??? This did not deter me; I was determined to wear that comfy cotton poly pattern. I snatched it up, and allowed the creative wheels in my head to start turning.
After much dithering, this is what I came up with. I ixnayed the sleeves, turning this once long sleeved number into a summer appropriate item. I then sized down the entire shirt to a comfy fitted style, similar to the cut of a “Wonder T.” I really wanted to have a finished look with this T so I lined the sleeves with a half inch edge. Finally the last touch, because I love a little frill, I added a fun rosette embellishment on the top side of the shirt using the discarded material from the long sleeves. Voilà!!! Hope you enjoyJ
Adorable! I love the shirt. I don’t know why, but I don’t often see embellished patterned shirts, but I really like it! Also, I love your shoes. Peep toe flat espadrilles?! Swoon.
This is totally off subject, but has anyone ever told you that you look like Lara Logan? It is uncanny to me!
cuteness must run in the family! I am off to visit her blog~
LOVE this shirt make-over! thanks for sharing. i’m heading over to her blog now!
ok, I would never have had the skills or the creativity to turn such a large shirt into this amazing piece here! I love the print on that shirt :) Your sister is adorable!
I must ask…was this an esprit tshirt?
Lovely make-over!
i love what you did with this especially the rosette.
All beautiful sisters! And, oh, so talented! I see how it runs in the family. I only wish I could do what you guys do. I will need a few lessons, I’m afraid. You have time? :)
Lovely shirt! You should have a family etsy store.