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So my friends have been nagging me about how i make my dresses that i wear. SOOOO i thought I'd make a tutorial.

I didn't get this process from a book. This all just came to me. I started doing crafts on here and then I figured one out all by myself! maybe this will inspire someone too!
PLEASE EXCUSE MY HORRIBLE WRITING AND MY HORRIBLE SPELLING.

Posted by Kit Wilkins • Published 29th April 2010 • See Kit Wilkins's 15 projects »

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Step 1
Wrap your mind around making a dress from a tshirt! lol.
Got any extra large shirts just laying around the house?/
This is the PERFECT project.
Step 2
Step 1: Go and purchase an extra large t-shirt. The larger the more flow to the dress

I got mine at michales. The largest adult size they had at the time. I got 4 for only 10 dollars. That's 4 dresses for 10 bucks.
Step 3
Step 2: cut off both sleeves. You should get two pieces that look like this:
Step 4
STep 3: Take the two pieces of fabric and place them over your breasts til they fit securely on your chest. Pinch and pin if necessary. Estimate how many inches inward would fit you securely.
Step 5
Step 4: lay the two pieces flat and measure inward as far as your estimation. Leave half and inch seam allowance. Take a ruler and draw a straight line across with a washable marker. Then sew along the straight line
Step 6
Step 5: Try the top part on and cut off the excess if it fits the way you want it to.
Step 7
Measure down 5 inches down the shirt collar. Draw a straight line with a washable marker and cut along the lines through both sides of the tshirt.
Step 8
Take the collar half and measure inward 4 inches. Then take a ruler and draw a line from 4 inches to the very end of the collar
Step 9
Pin the sections to both the front and back of the top and adjust accordingly. You can wear over the shoulder if that fits bette
Step 10
take the strap and fold the bottom slightly on both sides. Then move down so that it lines up with the lower line. Make sure to line up the front and backe closely.
Step 11
This part may become complicated. What you're going to do is take a needle and tread and do an "invisible stitch". Follow the steps below. Repeat the stitch 4 times to connect both straps to the front and back.
Step 12
You should have this left unsewn. You take this and flip it inside out. and sew up the armholes. Use this stitch.

Right side and wrong side do not matter since it w
Step 13
take the top and lay it on top of the bottom.

You will notice the two are very different widths. You have to get the top and the bottom to match.
Step 14
Flip the top and the bottom inside out and pin the sides of the top to the sides of the bottom.
Step 15
Note: Make sure to fold the ends upward so that when you sew them, you do not see the stitches.
Step 16
Then take the middle of the bottom and pin it in the middle of the top.
Step 17
Now begin to pleat. Fold two times between the pin toward the end of the pin.
Step 18
then begin to sew over the folds on the top. Flip the dress over and repeat steps 13-16.
Step 19
make sure to flip ends of the top o the strap and make small folds and make an invisible stich to make sure the straps dont come apart.
Step 20
and flip it out and you should be done. Depending ont he straps, you can wear it straight on or over the shoulder.
Step 21
the dress looks great belted. So that's how you make a tdress.

Shoot me a message if you have any questions or concerns!

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Kim T. · London, GB · 15 projects 12th August 2013

fantastic <3 it going to have to try this

live2create · Ottawa, Ontario, CA · 13 projects 1st September 2010

so fab!
really like the drawings too!

Kasey Kasket · Ormond Beach, Florida, US · 25 projects 11th July 2010

I wouldnt be able to use the sleeves for the bust area, thats not nearly enough material to cover what Ive got under there! But I will use some extra fabric and post a version when I make one. Thank you

Cute idea

~L~ · Louisville, Kentucky, US · 1 project 11th June 2010

This is a very cute dress.....i just love what you can do with a simple tee.

I have a Fashion DIY link party every week on my blog.
check it out and link this up
~L~
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georgia s. 18th May 2010

excellant dress

Kit Wilkins · 15 projects 11th May 2010

It's halarious that you say that because I ALWAYS wear mine with black tights and a pair of black cowboy boots. And when i'm feeling edgy, belted with a black studded belt.

PoeLur Baer · Huntington Beach, California, US 10th May 2010

I like that. It'd look super cute with some black lace tights and a pair of boots.

Kit Wilkins · 15 projects 9th May 2010

Awesome Raina!

I can't wait to see versions.

I have small breasts so I'm worried about the sleeve part but we'll seeee!!

Raina P. · Sacramento, California, US 8th May 2010

this is so cute! i'd do it with my kingdom hearts shirt, but i have a design that i want over my breasts area so i cant do the cut-sleeves step you have... but overall i like how you didnt have to follow a certain pattern but rather made your own! great job!

i'll try to find a different shirt to do all these steps with... and post it when finished...