T-shirt reconstruction: DIY Ruffled one-shoulder dress

A step by step instructions on how to make a ruffled one-shoulder dress from an XL red T-shirt. This red dress would be perfect for Valentine's day romantic dinner. It would also be the ultimate eco-friendly Valentine's gift.
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Where I got the inspiration from: http://nataliecreations.tumblr.com/post/4032840938/sewing-project-t-shirt-reconstruction-inspired-by

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Step 1:

I started out with an extra large T-shirt. This one was from a walk I did with March of Dimes to raise awareness on premature births in 2001.
Be sure to turn the shirt inside out to utilize the solid color.

kairedfern says: Jul 8, 2012. 11:06 AM

Ok so I'm not good at pleats... I;m thinking mark certain spots on the shirt and skirt, pin them to each other, then do the pleats just in between each point?

Nataliescreations (author) in reply to kairedfernJul 8, 2012. 11:22 AM

The way I did was, i kept marking the midpoints on the shirt and the skirt and I match them up. The pleats will automatically appear because the skirt is obviously larger than the shirt so it's forced to fold. Hehehe sorry if Im still not making it clear for ya! I wish i could show you in person.

kairedfern says: Jun 10, 2012. 12:42 PM

Looks amazing- but I don't get how to do the pleats!

adaa says: Apr 13, 2012. 1:26 PM

Thank u so much Natalie....There is dis Skater Dress that I had been eyeing!
But I'm no longer buying it.... I'll be makin it thnx 2 ur tutorial!
Cheers :)

Nataliescreations (author) in reply to adaaApr 17, 2012. 8:22 AM

Awww Thanks! Yay to making our own dresses!