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Is there anyone here who can suggest to me how a plain t-shirt can be customised into something utterly gasp-worthy cool and never-seen-before-on-earth?
My collection of t-shirts is so plain that I literally look like a non-person in them. I am not exaggerating. I need help. So here are some details:
1. All of my t-shirts have pretty standard necklines – square-ish scoops, not-too-low v, high scoops. The square-ish scoop neck is the trickiest for me, because I can’t imagine what to do with it.
2. I am not interested in girly things like sequins and beads – I’m talking crazy scissor lady customisations here.
3. My ambition is bigger than my skill, so feel free to suggest things that I don’t really know how to do.
THANKS to any and all with some help for me!!!
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Apr 10, 2012, 11.19 PMby bjr99
Take a look at “Generation T 108 ways to transform a T-Shirt” by Megan Nicolay. She has some fantastic ideas as to what to do with a t-shirt. Can’t tell you how many times I refer to this book for inspiration.
Apr 12, 2012, 07.06 PMby jenss-1
Try this blog: http://3hourspast.com/2012/04/07/at-long-last-how-to-mess-around-with-a-neckline-without-getting-burned/ There are also a couple of free patterns on the sidebar.
Apr 19, 2012, 07.15 PMby mickeygirl
just image googe t-shirt surgery or t-shirt refashion. You are likely to find something that you like by a photo rather than just going to a tutorial website.
Except I like this website with videos.
Either putting elastic to pull up the sides or front is different. Slashing and then using a crochet hook to latch it up then tack.
Apr 20, 2012, 06.48 PMby Shelby Morgan
You could dye them somehow, thats what i do
Apr 21, 2012, 12.36 AMby notdeadredhead
Check out a reverse applique! It’s pretty fun, easy, and definitely unique! I first learned about it/tried it on a baby dress for a friend’s baby after seeing it on the totally awesome blog “I am Momma Hear Me Roar”. She’s got some other fun ideas too! Enjoy!