Depending on your side of the world, it’s warming up or cooling down. It’s cooling down here but I refuse to accept that and so I’m still making Summer clothes >_>

I had this big shirt that I bought from the thrift store laying around and while it was super comfy, it wasn’t super feminine so I decided it was time for a make over.

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You need:

  • Shirt
  • Lace
  • Needle and thread
  • Scissors

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So step one is to cut a deeper neckline on the back. I cut a deep v neck and then hand stitched up the seam again.

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Gather up the fabric right down the middle and stitch it together.


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Wrap the gather in lace and stitch it in place.

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Done!

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Yay for make overs and t-shirt surgery. I am thinking of doing similar things with some of James’ old gigantic shirts.

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Now it’s a little more feminine but still super comfortable and very airy for summer. Triple win!

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