I have always enjoyed making my own clothes. Just ask my mom who, bless her heart, had to combine 2 patterns for my senior prom dress. She is the best! She taught me how to sew at a young age, and by high school I could whip out a skirt or shorts. I just love putting my personal touch on my clothes.
So…let’s be super honest here…I am not one of those young 20 somethin’ girls. I have had the, umm, “big” , birthday!! I am past the point of certain clothing options….
Anyway, I always love it when I find something that I love and can be worn no matter what age you are and is not tiny tiny or really skimpy! This lace trimmed tshirt refashion over at Sweet Verbena is just fabulous!!
So I decided to make something for myself…shocking I know! My daughter asked me..”Mom, who are you making that for?” and I answered, “ME!”, to which she replied, “HUH??”
Anyway, it turned out soooo cute!!!
Here are the supplies you need to create your own Lace Trimmed Tshirt:
One Scoop Neck Tshirt { mine was navy and came from Wal-Mart }
White Eyelet Lace { this sweet lace came from Hobby Lobby }
Sewing Machine and Thread
I sewed the eyelet onto the t-shirt using a zig-zag stitch…(a little tip: put the shirt on before you sew to make sure you have the eyelet lined up in the middle!!) Simply pin it down the middle to hold it in place while you sew a zig-zag stitch on each side of the eyelet lace.
I love the way it turned out and dresses up a really inexpensive t-shirt…it will be so cute with my white jeans when it is not over 100 degrees outside!!!
If you knew how much I HATE having my picture taken, you could truly appreciate the fact that I was able to put my photo here!! 🙂
I would love to do this out of embroidered, wide ribbon for the fall on a long sleeve t-shirt! I think that would look great with a pair of comfy jeans!
We loved how this turned out so much, we used the same concept when we created this Lace Embellished Tote for a perfect and quick gift idea…
Do you need a last minute, but adorable baby gift? We created this sweet Lace Onesie Tutorial for that new mom and baby…
Sometimes just adding a little touch of an embellishment like lace can dress up something so simple and pain. The possibilities are endless for dressing up a tshirt, tote, or onesie!
Trish Flake
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Love the t-shirt, Bonnie. I might just have to try that soon (when school gets going TOMORROW!). Oh and by the way – you look great! You haven’t aged one little bit!
Marie
Love it!
Beautiful shirt. Now I want one. 😉 thanks for linking up at Trendy Treehouse.
Looks awesome! I like the idea with the long sleeves.
We are having a link party every tuesday, we would love it if you came and linked up. Its still going on right now.
*Crafty Lassie Tuesday*
Thanks!
Heather an Rose
Adorable! Is it really that easy?? I love it!
By the way, I am hosting my very FIRST link party and I would love to have you link this to it–
so cute shirt….thanks for sharing
I’m always looking for something simple to do for myself as well. I’m going to try it out. So nice looking! (Love your porch too)
What a cute shirt! I think I could tackle something like this and give myself a whole new wardrobe.
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I love that shirt. It is simple yet so feminine and pretty. I am with you sista on the age thing and I think I am going to have to make myself one as well!
This is so pretty! I want one!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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great job on this shirt! I would love if you’d come share with my readers on MoMomma Monday! :)http://momommamoney.blogspot.com/2011/08/mommy-monday-with-momomma.html
This looks so classic & current at the same time – that made more sense in my head =). I definitely think I’ll make a long sleeve one for myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
katy @ redBuddy notes
Cool – so easy to do but such a great eye catcher! Love it! Love the picture of you, too – you´re a very beautiful woman!
Have a great day!
Great idea! And you’re super cute!
Too Cute!
Awesome shirt!
Very cute. The pattern actually inspired a new dress design so thank you!! 🙂
First off in my opinion you should have no reason for hating to have your picture taken, you are all that an a bag of chips. While this embellished t-shirt isn’t my style I do have two people who would love it for the appearance and for it being a gift from the heart. You just helped me cross them off my what to do/get them for Christmas. Thank you for your help and inspiration. Have a great day!
This made my day! And I am so impressed that you are getting a jump on the holidays!
Oh that is just too pretty – what a great idea – and you shouldn’t mind having your photo taken – you look fabulous !!!
( but I get it – I really don’t like to do it either lol )
XOX
Ah thanks! It is just painfully awkward for me! 😉
You cute model you! Love the shirt!
Hehe! Right before I cut all my hair! 😉
Love the shirt!! Adding the lace is genius!! Love it!! Pinned 🙂
Thank you so much!
Pretty!! Pinned
I love how this came out. I did my own version of Sweet Verbena’s fabulous top – it’s just so cute and easy isn’t it!
You are rocking it really – you are!
This is SUPER cute — what a great idea! Thanks for sharing.