Blissful and Domestic - Creating a Beautiful Life on Less: Mommy's Ruffle Shirt Repurpose

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Mommy's Ruffle Shirt Repurpose

Last Saturday night I decided I needed a new summer shirt to wear on Easter. I mean Miss Priss was getting a new dress, I needed something new too! Here is what I came up with.

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I started with a Men's XL Navy shirt.

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I cut off the sleeves. Save those for later.


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I placed one of my old shade shirts on top. 
I knew I wanted that for the basic shape of my shirt.

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I made a new neckline and made a deeper round neck in the front. Can you tell the difference between the front and the back? I thought the arrow might help.


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With the sleevs I cut 4 strips. I did a running stitch and made ruffles.
Two are shorter than the others. I put my ruffles on the shoulders. 
The shorter ones on top.

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Here is how it turned out. 
I am very excited for my new summer shirt. 
It is the perfect length and has fun ruffles.

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Perfectly Girlie!

Oh and I don't know about you guys, but I love to plug in my iPod and listen to some music, while I sew. Here is what I have been listening to lately. I just can't get enough. The songs are so catchy and fun

32 comments:

  1. This is SO cute! I definitely need to try and make something like this!

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  2. Very cute shirt, love the ruffles, I have been listening to Glee while I sew too!!!

    Pop over and check out my blog: http://haileylanedesigns.blogspot.com/

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  3. Great upcycle!! I love the ruffles - you did a wonderful job!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Nice job on the shirt! I like it!

    Andrea
    www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

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  5. That is precious!!! I am a little jealous I can not sew. You inspire me.

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  6. Love it! I think the extra detail on the sleeves is lovely!

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  7. Very cute! I love re-purposing t-shirts! Yours worked out very well!

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  8. awww!!! this is sooo cute! great job.

    I like to listen to Glee while jogging haha, it keeps me going!

    I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/05/your-whims-wednesday-5-and-features.html

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  9. that is great for summer. and I love how tshirt material does not fray.

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  10. Ok so I found you through tip junkie linky party and can you say such a freakin cute idea. I love it I think I am going to have to try it out hope it is a success like yours and I don't butcher it. Thank you for this idea. Come and say hi
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  11. I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This shirt is AMAZING! Thanks for creating such a fab blog full of inspiration.

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  12. I love it! Great idea to trace a shirt you like first, mine never end up working. lol. I'll have to try your idea next time :)

    You've got a new follower!

    <3 Justine
    http://justine-obsessivecreativedisorder.blogspot.com

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  13. Visiting from the blog hop... I love the ruffle sleeves! Great job!
    Stopping by from Justsewsassy.com

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  14. This is such a cute idea, I just love everything ruffley!

    Jodi

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  15. Visiting from the suburbs' wednesday party, even though it is Thursday....oh well! What a great idea! Doesn't work with my hubby's shirts as we are very much same size....oops.

    I love glee too...season one hopped up on netflix instant watching, and I watched the WHOLE SEASON in like, three days or so. Totally catchy and fun!

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  16. Hey, I am featuring this today on Feature Friday with SewHappyGeek! Come get a button if you like!

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  17. What a great idea! This style is very 'in' right now. Think I will make one for my little girl.

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  18. Cute! I love ruffles and shirt refashions.

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  19. Wow, what a great idea! Love the ruffles!
    Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    I hope to see you again this week! :)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  20. Love the ruffles! Such a fun after!

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week...

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  21. what a cool idea! I have some shirts laying around and may have to try it!

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  22. Love it! Want to come over and make me one? Thanks for linking to Workshop Wednesday!

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  23. How cute! Just found your blog and LOVE it!

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  24. this is really cute, I need to do this!

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  25. totally adorable! i wish i knew how to sew! i want one! lol

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  26. I just found your blog a few days ago, but I am totally obsessed!! I absolutely love this shirt. But, I have a question about your flooring. What type of wood did you guys use? I mean, like, what size boards did you use? It looks completely amazing. :D

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  27. I just found your blog a few days ago, but I am totally obsessed! I LOVE this shirt and I can't wait to make one of my own. I just came from the post about your new flooring (which looks fabulous btw), and I was wondering what size boards you guys used? :D

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  28. I couldn't really see the ruffles until the last picture. Very nice. Love the effect, look like high-end ready-made.

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  29. I couldn't see the ruffles properly until the last photo. Very nice, look like high-end ready made.

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