My husband, bless his heart, did laundry the other day, and MAY or may not have bleached two of my favorite shirts. I told him his bad meant two new shirts for me. I was going to just buy some, but I never get to (loathe) the mall, and there I was in Hancock’s the other day, getting my swimsuit fabric, and I spied a couple tissue knits for cheap-99.
Some people ask me if it’s worth it to make my own clothes. Yep. First of all, it’s cheaper. But more than that, and most importantly, I like to sew. I enjoy it. And these were all fast, easy projects–just the kind I like. I spent $9 on fabric for my two shirts, and J’s shirt and leggings. The other day I noticed that I’ve sewn more than half the shirts in my closet. That feels good in a really nerd-crafty way. You can read ALL about t-shirts in my MANY posts about sewing, embellishing and designing t-shirts.
I got the idea for this shirt from my adorable sewing student Holly. She showed my a picture off her phone of a shirt that she’d seen in Nordstroms (I think?) for like a million dollars. Seriously. One. Million. Dollars. I didn’t do as many hanging pleats, but the effect is the same. What do you think, Holly?
And I may have gotten carried away with yo yos on this tee, but I was in the groove (I made a pillow for my bed recently with a ton of yo yos–I’ll show ya’ll soon). Hoorah yo-yos!!!
And I always have enough fabric left to squeak a little something out for J. She got a pair of leggins (a little on the short side).
And a shirt. I used one that her Grandma gave her for her birthday as a pattern.
Love that belly.
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You seriously are so cute. I love them all. And you look great!!!!
I just found your blog today and I love it! Ok, so I’ve only read one post so far – but I’ve already got you bookmarked. Can you really get knits like these at Hancocks? That is news to me. I typically sew only for my two daughters, but it is a goal and dream of mine to be able to make clothes for myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Michelle
Ok, I need to go step by step through your tutorials because sewing knits still really scares me and I’d love love love to be able to whip up a couple t-shirts on a weekend day!
Those are thrillingly cute tees. If you didn’t fess up, no one would ever know they were homemade.
I just found your blog (via TrueUp, maybe?). I love it. You’re making me want to sew my own t-shirts.
SO SO SO SOOOO cute! I totally love them all.
Mim.
Talk about foxy roxy lady. You are ddddddddddrewlable. Seriously. What was that about having gained some weight, last time I checked they were negative pounds, wish I’d gain some weight like that. Love the purple shirt, love it. Love the hanging pleats, they are pleats? The yo yo s look pretty too, and I can’t wait to see your pillow.
miriam iLOVE all of these!!! and i bet it didnt cost you 50$ like it did at nordstom. when i come back you should totally teach me how to make all of these
That t-shirt is so CUTE! One million dollars, wow, I will continue to sew! Enjoy being CREATIVE!!!
Oh my, you’re so creative. I love the yellow shirt.
I am not much of a sewer but I loved the tip about using the extra pieces of material to make little flowers and sew them on. Thanks.
Diana
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Wow those are great ideas! Keep it up! And please keep sharing! The pleats are so vintage and i love them!!! will surely follow those! Thanks a bunch!