Lace Heart T-shirt Refashion
The simplest of t-shirt refashions, a summery lace heart.
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.
Pin this securely to the t-shirt
I'm not sure if you can spot my pins. I should have used nice bright ones, there they are:
Stitch round the heart using your sewing machine, or hand stitch using a backstitch if you don't have a sewing machine.
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.
That's it, simple!
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!
I think this is going to be a really useful addition to my wardrobe this summer.
This is a great re-fashion idea. Such pretty colours too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline, I was looking for a summery pastel t-shirt and this one jumped out at me in the charity shop.
DeleteWhat a great idea! It looks great 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline, it turned out pretty much how i had seen it in my head before I started which is always a good sign!
DeleteYou are so good at these refashions - so clever but simple. Jo x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo, it is so simple though that I hesitate to call it a refashion, more or a tweak really!
DeleteThat looks fabulous x
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Jude, glad you like it.
DeleteVery 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.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an excellent plan.
DeleteI love it! I will definitely give it a go :).
ReplyDeleteGreat, don't forget to let us all see it if you do.
DeleteWhat a great idea. Really effective.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was so easy but it did turn out just as I hoped in my head. That doesn't always happen!
DeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteThanks 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
Thanks Marie, I'm not sure darling is how I would describe my look but I do appreciate you saying so!
DeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteYou 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
I love the idea of giving t-shirts pizzazz! I hope you refashioning goes well.
DeleteWhat a lovely idea Julie and blue and white is so classic
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol, it's a good combo isn't it?
DeleteVery nice :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute and a great way to update your wardrobe. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteKim
Thanks Kim, and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love this idea! It really made your tee pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, glad you like it.
DeleteSew cute and sew simple!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, thanks Lori.
DeleteJulia 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!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, check me out, chillin' in the garden!
DeleteI 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!
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!
ReplyDeleteSo many possibilities, you could try several different designs if you have old t shirts you want to make over.
DeleteI Love this simply refashion
ReplyDeletethank you julie
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
ReplyDeleteNice work!! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY link up!
ReplyDeleteCute! Thanks for sharing your tutorial at my T-shirt refashioning link party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to give an update and new life to a t-shirt!
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea. Anything one of a kind is better in my eyes and this is a simple project.
ReplyDeleteCute way to update a t-shirt Julie!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!
ReplyDeleteJen