My daughter had a stain on one of her shirts that I was unable to get out, and she had another shirt that she had outgrown. I decided to use the outgrown shirt to create something to decorate the shirt that had the stain. This is the result!
Approximate Time: About 1 hour
Supplies:
- plain t-shirt
- rotary cutter or scissors
- sewing machine
- thread to match shirt
- straight pins
Instructions:
- Cut straight up each side seam of the shirt and cut away the sleeves and neck band. Using the front or back of the t-shirt, cut it into one-inch strips that are the width of the shirt. You will need about 8 strips for this project.
- To create the ruffles, set your sewing machine's tension to the highest setting and set the stitch length to the longest length. Stitch down the center of each strip, and you will see the fabric ruffle on its own.
- Arrange the ruffles in swirls and designs on the shirt, pinning in place as you go.
- Once you have your design like you want it, set your machine back to its original setting and sew ruffles in place, removing the pins as you sew.
- When finished, trim any long threads and you're done.
You can also use this same concept to decorate pillows, towels, and other items.
By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC
