Thursday, June 2, 2011

Inspired Ruffle Tie Shirt

When I saw this cute shirt at B.jane brewing I knew I wanted to try and make one.  I think it's a creative way to use a tie!  I've seen ties made into a necklace and thought it cool but I liked the idea of a shirt.  So off to Goodwill I went! (My hubby is a blue collar guy...last time he was in a tie was for our wedding almost 4 years ago!)

Supplies:
$2.99 white men's tee from Goodwill
$1.99 tie from Goodwill that was $9.99 at Ross-still had the tag on it!
embellishments of your choice....I used a button I had in my button stash
sewing machine, thread, needle, scissors



Started by measuring the bottom of the tie out to be 12 inches and cut.


Then removed the inside stuffing.......

.......it was simply tacked in....saved it cause I might have an idea for it!

I then removed the loop just so it'd cut down on the thickness to be sewn.

Folded over the top edge about 1/2 inch.

Pinned and sewed it to shirt.

Then made periodic ruffles and sewed down middle.  Now then, this is where I'm going to let you know that I am NOT the 'perfect crafter'! In the photo you'll notice no pins....I tried sewing it with no pins 2 times and both times it turned out crooked! So after having enough of the seam ripper I decided to pin it to ensure a straighter line and achieved it!  You'd think I'd learn a lesson.....

I then decided I didn't like the pink buttons and just used the blue one! 

What do you think? I wore it to church and got some "Cutes"!
And this isn't the best photo...my hair wasn't even fixed! But knew you'd want to see it on...

....it'll work for a new summer tee, especially for about $5!!

Thanks for the inspiration B.jane brewing!

See my Link Party Page for where I'm linking to!

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14 comments:

  1. LisaJune 2, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I REALLY like this! I think I can even try it! Thanks sista! XOXO

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  2. Moois van mieJune 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. AsylumTanyaJune 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Definitely CUTE! I have a t shirt that could really use a redo like this. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    How fun! Love it.

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  5. AllieMakes!June 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Very cute! Great pics too!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  6. La-Dee-da crafterJune 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    So awesome and you are so cute wearing it!!!
    ladeedacreations.com

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  7. LaVonneJune 6, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing. I will head to that link for B.jane next.

    Have a blessed and happy week!

    LaVonne @ Long Wait For Isabella

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  8. B.janeJune 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Very Cute!!! Thanks for the mention!:)

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  9. JenniferJune 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks Ladies!!

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  10. Fonda @Southern ScrapsJune 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    So absolutely adorable. I'm going to have to try this. I recently posted a different project with a tie. You can check it out here- http://southernscraps.blogspot.com/2011/06/necktie-necklace.html

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  11. JillJune 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    this is so cute and original! love it :)
    ~ Jill

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  12. Elena GalliJune 9, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    So nice!!!

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  13. Mindie HiltonJune 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    What a clever idea. I like to sew too.

    I would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.

    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/any-link-goes-party-running-now-summer.html

    Come strut your stuff.

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  14. Shanea October 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Cute! Pretty neat and looks like something I can do :)

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