Thursday, March 1, 2012

Turtleneck to Ruffled T-Shirt {Tutorial}

As I mentioned in this post, I love ruffled t-shirts! It's just that I don't see many of them in the store that I like. I met up with a friend today and we were talking about how we love t-shirts, but they aren't long enough or cute enough. Then, just a couple hours later, I was at the mall with Hubs and we went in JCPenney. I just happened to find a whole bunch of turtlenecks that were clearanced for $2 each, so I picked one up. I realized right off the bat that the quality was really nice and also that it was longer than a regular t-shirt. And then it struck me...for $2, I can attempt to make a ruffled t-shirt out of these. So, I bought two. I have to say, I love the finished result. And Hubs was very surprised at how nice it looks! {He was skeptical when I told him my plans.} Oh, and the thing about using a turtleneck - the 'after' neckline is modest and isn't low cut like most t-shirts! I love that!
Here's the How-To:












If you make your own, I'd love to see a pic!

I'm linking up to these parties!

14 comments:

Maria said...

Absolutely beautiful!!! What an amazing transformation from a plain turtleneck to such a lovely shirt!!! Just beautiful! Nicely done!!!!

Katie @ Little Becky Homecky said...

This is so cute!!! I love how it was so inexpensive and turned into such a gorgeous new shirt for you to wear!! Perfect!

I would like to invite you to link up at Fabulous Friday going on now.
http://littlebeckyhomecky.blogspot.com/2012/03/fantabulous-friday-2.html

Kim @ Too Much Time said...

This is just adorable! I can't believe the deal and you really worked it:) I would be thrilled if you stopped by linky party going on all weekend!
http://too-much-time.com/2012/03/get-schooled-saturday-12.html

Kim@ Too Much Time On My Hands

Jessica@MakingHomeSweeter said...

Genius!!! And so adorable, I love it! Thank you for sharing!

Juf said...

Love it, just pinned it!
(Visiting from TT and J)

Brittany @ My Decoupaged Life said...

This is beautiful! This looks like it belongs in a high end store! I featured you on today's Show Off Saturday!
http://www.mydecoupagedlife.com/2012/03/show-off-saturday-clothing-refashions.html

Just Jaime said...

So pretty! I love the ruffles!

We're just starting a link up party and love it if you'd share there (if you are interested): http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/03/wayward-weekend-week-6.html

Steph @ Crafting in the Rain said...

REally cute, and I love the color!

Justine said...

Stopping by from the Weekend Wrap UP Party!!! http://queenofsavings.com

Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun said...

Adorable! I need to add some ruffles to a shirt that has a stain on it! Please come share at my link party!

http://herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2012/03/fabulous-friday-15.html

Claire said...

When I saw the turtleneck I couldn't imagine but omg-it's adorable!! Following you from TDC-stop by for a visit!

Green Willow Pond said...

I love it! I'm a sucker for ruffles and rosettes and love refashions. Going to go hit that follow button now ;)

Deborah

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