In case you missed this when I posted this at On the Laundry Line, here it is! I realize that it's shortly going to be moving into cooler weather, but around here in Utah it is still very hot!
I found some long sleeved shirts at Wal-mart for $2.00.
First, take your shirt and measure about 4” down and cut, making sure you have your cut at the same angle as the original sleeve is cut.
So I cut four inches down, then a cut 1” from that, then another cut 3/4” inch from there. See picture below.
Now just layer the 3/4” strip on top of the 1” strip.
Pin to shirt sleeve, making sure to line up seams.
Sew closely to either edge of the 3/4” strip. I realize that my stitching is crooked, but since it’s an unfinished edge now, I think it works.
You could do the same thing, even more simplified with just a 1” strip.
B was excited it matched her purple headband.
She even let you see her cheesiest grin she could muster :).
Yay for a couple more summer shirts for super cheap!
I found some long sleeved shirts at Wal-mart for $2.00.
First, take your shirt and measure about 4” down and cut, making sure you have your cut at the same angle as the original sleeve is cut.
So I cut four inches down, then a cut 1” from that, then another cut 3/4” inch from there. See picture below.
Now just layer the 3/4” strip on top of the 1” strip.
Pin to shirt sleeve, making sure to line up seams.
Sew closely to either edge of the 3/4” strip. I realize that my stitching is crooked, but since it’s an unfinished edge now, I think it works.
You could do the same thing, even more simplified with just a 1” strip.
B was excited it matched her purple headband.
She even let you see her cheesiest grin she could muster :).
Yay for a couple more summer shirts for super cheap!
10 comments:
this is a great idea ~ one in which I'll keep for future reference :)
I bought that same purple shirt a while ago and cutted the long sleeve too! It's amazing the money we can save just by knowing how to sew!!!!
I love how the sleeves aren't "normal". the cut fabric really gives it a cute detail. :)
Very great idea! You could do the same thing to shorten leggings to shorts! Thanks for the idea!
i totally did this on a bunch of my kids shirts after you posted it on the other blog. it worked like a snap and they all look so good.
What a clever idea. The "new" shirts are very cute!
good idea .... thanks ¡¡¡
and very pretty model =)
saludos desde Chile
carolyn
Ha, my baby has that yellow shirt :) I may just have to do that! Found you through Ucreate today and am a new follower!
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Not bad, this could come in handy around here when it warms up finally.
THANK YOU!!!!I love this idea. I repupose adult shirts for my three year old and this is perfect for thoses "rocker" type tees, Just a little edge but a finished look. It is also a good idea for boy shirts. It is hard to find a fun way to finish hems for boys. I was thinking of stacking colors in a mulity colored shirt.
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