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

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32 comments:

  1. the W* familyApril 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

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

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  2. (cullenkidsmum)May 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    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. Angie - Big Bears WifeMay 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Cute Shirt!

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  4. Tammy @ she wears flowersMay 2, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    What a great idea--adorable!

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  5. JillMay 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    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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  6. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Nice job on the shirt! I like it!

    Andrea
    www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

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  7. TashaMay 3, 2011 at 5:39 AM

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

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  8. AbbyMay 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM

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

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  9. CindyMay 3, 2011 at 12:58 PM

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

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  10. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMay 3, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    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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  11. DelilahMay 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM

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

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  12. WhitMay 3, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    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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  13. Brandy J.May 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    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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  14. JustineMay 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    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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  15. MarinaMay 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

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

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  16. JodiMay 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM

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

    Jodi

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  17. Sylvia N.May 5, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    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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  18. SewHappyGeekMay 6, 2011 at 2:15 AM

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

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  19. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 6:12 AM

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

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  20. Fonda @Southern ScrapsMay 7, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Cute! I love ruffles and shirt refashions.

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  21. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    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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  22. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}May 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    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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  23. The Fall Creek Chicken CoopMay 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

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

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  24. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

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

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  25. EmilyJune 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    How cute! Just found your blog and LOVE it!

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  26. RitaJuly 9, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    very cute! I love it

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  27. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    this is really cute, I need to do this!

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  28. Brittany T.April 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

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

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  29. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    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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  30. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    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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  31. gmlAugust 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    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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  32. gmlAugust 2, 2012 at 1:45 PM

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

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