Introduction: Full Length T-shirt Dress (from 4 Tees)
Take 4 dingy t-shirts and turn them into this vibrant, long, tie dye t-shirt dress (which can also be a beach cover up)
Step 1: Watch the Video Tutorial
Step 2: You'll Need
Sewing machine
4 t-shirts
Rit Liquid Dye in Navy Blue (or a color you like)
Rubber bands
Scissors
Step 3:
Cut off the bottom hem and sleeve hems of shirt 1.
Step 4:
Fold shirt 2 in half down the center and place the sleeve of shirt on the fold just below the neckline
Trace a sleeve extension from the cut sleeve down to the hem of shirt 2 as shown
Cut along your lines
*This is to extend the sleeves, we will sew them on when we're done cutting
Step 5:
Cut across the chest of shirt 3 right under the sleeves
Also cut off the hem of shirt 3
*This will be the mid-section of the dress
Step 6:
Cut across the chest of shirt 4, right under the arms. Do not cut off the hem. The hem of this shirt will be the hem of the dress
Step 7:
Time to stitch the sleeves together.
Step 8:
Fold your sleeves right sides together and stitch the edges together using 1/2" seam allowance
Putting right sides together, match the seams and the raw edges and stitch them together making sure to stretch the fabric while you sew!
Step 9:
Stitch shirt 3 to the bottom of shirt 1 (this is the mid section)
Stitch the raw edge of shirt for to the bottom of shirt 3 (this is the bottom and hem of your dress)
Step 10:
Pick your dye color
Tie rubber bands around the dress
Dye according to the directions
Rinse until the water runs clear
Wash and dry your new dress and you're ready to go!
18 Comments
4 years ago
great looking dress! What about oversize t's as dresses. soooo cute!
5 years ago
I love this, just love it. Thanks for the video tute!!
Reply 5 years ago
Glad to hear it! Thank you.
6 years ago
Great idea & great ible. TYSM.
7 years ago on Introduction
Hi , I am a plus size woman. Love to craft and love your Dress has sewing recycling clothing and best of all tie dying. could this work for me?
Reply 6 years ago
I used to weigh 500 pounds. I have lost 350 pounds, but I lost weight for my health. Every woman is beautiful. Beauty is a state of mind. You are beautiful. Please post a pic in your new dress.
Reply 6 years ago on Introduction
Be proud in yourself i know plenty of plus sized people and there beutiful so hold your head high
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Yes, this dress can work for you.......You can always pair it with a cardigan and/or a nice scarf, too.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Thank you
6 years ago
I will be doing this this week! Soo cool. I think I will use yellow shirts and dip dye in orange!
7 years ago
I can't find the video tutorial. Is it on one of the pictures?
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Yes, it's the 2nd photo....It says "watch the video tutorial" If you can't see it.....Here is the link just in case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2QXbjceMqw&list=UUt4zycubX8BJZ8pZhZ4w8ow
8 years ago on Introduction
Fun! Looks nice and comfortable!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Ok, I admit I tried it on. It is comfy. ;)
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
I wish we could "like" comments on this site! haha
Awesome project :) I have tons of t-shirts I never wear and never know what to do with them!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
LIKE
8 years ago on Introduction
Awesome! I love the tie dye! :)
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Hi Doodlecraft! Hope you're having an awesome day. Thanks for the thumbs up!