Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Lace Heart T-shirt Refashion

The simplest of t-shirt refashions, a summery lace heart. 
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
I love a simple refashion, some thing to make a few of my clothes feel a bit "one of a kind" with out spending hours. (or loads of money) 
This one is SO simple (mine almost always are) Take a plain T-shirt and add a pretty lace heart.

To make your own lace heart T-shirt you will need:
An old plain T-shirt (you could go crazy and use a new one of course!)
A piece of lace fabric
A sewing machine or needle and thread
Scrap paper, pencil, scissors

Start by folding your scrap paper in half and drawing half a heart. Cut it out and you have a template. Check it's the right size for your t - shirt, better to waste a sheet or two of scrap paper than your lovely lace fabric.
Once you are happy use your super-de-dooper template to cut a heart shape from the lace fabric.
lace heart for t shirt refashion
Pin this securely to the t-shirt
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
I'm not sure if you can spot my pins. I should have used nice bright ones, there they are:
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
Stitch round the heart using your sewing machine, or hand stitch using a backstitch if you don't have a sewing machine. 
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
If your heart is small then you can finish here, I found as my heart was quite large it was a bit bulgy when I put the t-shirt on. To fix that I just caught the lace with a few stitches at random intervals. The stitches don't really show so you can see it more easily from the inside. 
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
That's it, simple!
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
Here I am posing all nonchalant like in the garden, wondering how long before I spill my tea on those white jeans!
You could add any shape, it doesn't have to be a heart of course. You could add some beads randomly too, especially if you are doing those little stitches to stop the poofiness of the lace. I would have done that myself but I've only just thought of it now! 
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
I think this is going to be a really useful addition to my wardrobe this summer. 
Lace Heart T shirt refashion
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Sum of their Stories
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Hello, I'm Julie. I love making things and this is where I share my enthusiasm.

39 comments:

  1. Caroline12 April 2017 at 12:05

    This is a great re-fashion idea. Such pretty colours too.

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    1. Sum of their Stories14 April 2017 at 11:46

      Thanks Caroline, I was looking for a summery pastel t-shirt and this one jumped out at me in the charity shop.

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  2. Catherine12 April 2017 at 18:37

    What a great idea! It looks great 😊

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    1. Sum of their Stories14 April 2017 at 11:47

      Thank you Caroline, it turned out pretty much how i had seen it in my head before I started which is always a good sign!

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  3. Jo13 April 2017 at 07:47

    You are so good at these refashions - so clever but simple. Jo x

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    1. Sum of their Stories14 April 2017 at 11:48

      Thanks Jo, it is so simple though that I hesitate to call it a refashion, more or a tweak really!

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  4. Jude13 April 2017 at 14:34

    That looks fabulous x

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  5. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled15 April 2017 at 13:49

    Very cute idea! I have a shirt where the lace ripped so I may have to repurpose the good lacey parts and create something crafty with it. Great inspiration! Visiting from Saturday Sharefest.

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  6. Teodora Paintings16 April 2017 at 19:20

    I love it! I will definitely give it a go :).

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 April 2017 at 19:50

      Great, don't forget to let us all see it if you do.

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  7. Ginx Craft17 April 2017 at 17:47

    What a great idea. Really effective.

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 April 2017 at 19:51

      Thanks, it was so easy but it did turn out just as I hoped in my head. That doesn't always happen!

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  8. Karen Marie Kedzuch Dragonfly & Lily Pads17 April 2017 at 23:13

    Julie,
    Thanks for adding your clever T-shirt refresh to TADA this week. You have my heart with the tutorial both ways of sewing. Plus you look darling in your outfit.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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    1. Sum of their Stories18 April 2017 at 19:59

      Thanks Marie, I'm not sure darling is how I would describe my look but I do appreciate you saying so!

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  9. Karen Marie18 April 2017 at 06:46

    Julie,
    You must have been reading my mind. I want to give a few t-shirts some pizzazz. Thanks for sharing your project with TADA.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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    1. Sum of their Stories22 April 2017 at 19:18

      I love the idea of giving t-shirts pizzazz! I hope you refashioning goes well.

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  10. Carolee Crafts19 April 2017 at 06:44

    What a lovely idea Julie and blue and white is so classic

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  11. Ropcia19 April 2017 at 12:52

    Very nice :)

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  12. Unknown19 April 2017 at 16:43

    Very cute and a great way to update your wardrobe. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
    Kim

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  13. Unknown19 April 2017 at 18:25

    I love this idea! It really made your tee pretty!

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  14. Lori G. Hill20 April 2017 at 17:15

    Sew cute and sew simple!

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  15. Mary K.20 April 2017 at 21:06

    Julia it looks great! And such a simple refashion even I can make it! Now keep the tea away from those gorgeous while jeans! Miss Nonchalant!!

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    1. Sum of their Stories22 April 2017 at 19:14

      Oh yes, check me out, chillin' in the garden!
      I am always so nervous when I wear these jeans, I've had them about 10 years and have only had to spot bleach them a couple of times, but it always a bit stressy.
      You could easily do this with your mad creative skills Mary!

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  16. Julie23 April 2017 at 23:25

    What a great refashion and so easy! I see great possibilities for this technique. My daughter has a few shirts I may try. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. Sum of their Stories24 April 2017 at 20:56

      So many possibilities, you could try several different designs if you have old t shirts you want to make over.

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  17. Tracey Holt26 April 2017 at 21:24

    I Love this simply refashion
    thank you julie

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  18. Claire Justine29 April 2017 at 18:50

    What a lovely idea Julia. I would not have though of this and I have some lace knocking around too :) Will have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays

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  19. Gardening Helen7 May 2017 at 23:31

    Nice work!! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY link up!

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  20. Lina17 May 2017 at 19:25

    Cute! Thanks for sharing your tutorial at my T-shirt refashioning link party.

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  21. SuperMomNoCape14 June 2017 at 20:39

    What a great way to give an update and new life to a t-shirt!

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  22. Leanna18 June 2017 at 19:00

    Very cool idea. Anything one of a kind is better in my eyes and this is a simple project.

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  23. Our Little Yarden20 June 2017 at 14:53

    Cute way to update a t-shirt Julie!

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  24. The Gregor Family7 July 2017 at 00:43

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!
    Jen

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