101 Tees: New Years Eve Tee

Sparkle, Baby.  Sparkle!

Re-purposed a loose and sparkley scarf into a funky collar for an out of this world look this New Years Eve! This scarf was snagged at the dollar store!

Let's MAKE!

Begin with a v-neck dressy T-shirt. Pin a loose knit sparkle scarf around the neckline. Keep it loose and billowy with a large buildup near one shoulder.  Hand sew the scarf into place with matching thread. Hand-wash and hang to dry. 

101 Tees: Naughty or Nice Christmas Tees

Naughty or nice?

Are you a holiday vixen or a good little elf? Either way I have your covered. Whip up a "Naughty or Nice" Christmas tee with a few simple supplies.

Both designs are hand stitched and easy for beginners.  You can complete each one in about 1-hour!

Oh La La - i heart velvet buttons!

To make the naughty design begin with a long sleeve red T-shirt.  Cut way the neckline in a sweeping fashion to create an almost off the shoulder look.  Hand sew a strip of marabou feathers across the neckline. (This is a novelty design and not suited for machine washing.)  Stitch two velvet covered buttons to the top center of the tee.

 Pink Thread POPS!

Marabou not your speed? Try this buttoned up holiday design. Hand sew ten green buttons the form of a tree to the front of a red thermal. Add a larger black button to serve as the trunk. I like to use contrasting thread for extra pop!

101 Tees: Whip up a Festive Wreath with old Tees!

This little holiday cutie was made with recycled tees!  In celebration of my next book (101 Tees - Lark Books - 08/2011) I am doing a years worth projects with T-shirts.  You can find previous ideas here.

Materials Needed:

Green T-shirts to recycle. (I used 4 tees)

Pinking sheers or Rotary Cutter

Scissors

Wire Wreath Form

Ornaments

Hot Glue

Ribbon Bow

T-Shirts to cut.  I like to use different shades of green tees.

14" Wire Wreath Form.

Rotary Cutter!  This one embosses too!!!  SEE My Tutorial HERE - very soon!!!

Let's Do This!

Step 1. Cut the tees into strips of fabric that are 1.5" wide and 6" long.  Discard printed pieces and save for another project.

Step 2. Grab one of the strips.

Step 3. Fold it into a "U" shape.

Step 4. Place the "U" through one of the wires on the wreath.

Step 5. Bring the tails through the "U".

Step 6. Pull the tails.

Step 7. Continue until the entire wreath is filled in.

Step 8. Place the wreath on a protected work surface. 

(hot glue will drip down)

Step 9. Spread the ties in different directions.

Step 10. Hot glue Ornament Balls in the spaces.  

 Step 11. Keep hot gluing ornaments.

Step 12.  Tie a bow to one side.

That is it!

Simple,

Fun

and

Re-Crafted!

Happy Holidays,

Cathie

101 Tees: Election Day Tee

Peace Out this Election Day!

Machine appliqué is a quick and easy way to alter a tee. Let the fabric print inspire your design or use up scrap fabrics to create a design. For this peace design I used "Peace Hands" designed by Alexander Henry.

1. Begin with a plain tee or a simple star printed tee.

2. Cut a rectangle of lightweight paper-backed fusible web. This should be a little larger than a peace sign hand. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to fuse the webbing to the wrong side of the fabrics.

3. Cut out the peace sign hand. Remove the paper backing. Attach to the center of tee with an iron.

4. Thread your machine with regular or satin thread and use the satin stitch to sew around the edges.

101 Tees: Skull and Crossbones Pillow recrafted from an old Tee!

101 Tees: Skull and Crossbones Pillow

This seasonal slip cover can be whipped up in under 1-hour! Perfect for adding a little haunted decoration to your living room for Halloween or any day.

Begin with an old Halloween or skull themed T-shirt.

Choose a pillow to make a slipcover for. Remember you can remove the cover after Halloween. Make sure the pillow measures smaller than your tee.

Cut up the side seams of the tee.

Now you have two pieces of tee fabric. 1= front 2=back

Place the front and back on top of each other. Use a fabric marking pen and a ruler to mark a square shape. Make sure the square is slightly larger than your pillow.

Cut out the square shapes.

Pin lace trim around the outer edge. You can use flat or ruffled trim.

Pin the front and back together with right sides facing right sides.

Let's Stitch!

Stitch around the edge. Remember to leave an opening for turning and stuffing.

Clip the corners to remove excess bulk.

Turn right side out and stuff the pillow inside.

Hand sew the opening closed and place on your sofa.

How easy is that???

Happy Halloween,
Cathie

101 Tees: I BITE Halloween Tee

Day 16 of 31.....

I Bite Tee

Paring a painted design and Halloween themed iron-letters is a quick way to make a Halloween tee. Make your own stencils using freezer paper or clear self-stick shelf liner. For ease of cutting, always use a sharp craft knife and a self-healing mat. For other design ideas, look at clip art or in design books.

Materials:
Scrap Paper
Marker
Freezer Paper or self-stick shelf liner
Craft Knife
Self Healing Mat
Ruler
Iron
Stencil Brush
FolkArt Red Fabric Paint
Iron-on Letters

Steps:
1. Using scrap paper draw a simple Halloween image or sketch the mouth from above. Make a stencil of the sketch by laying freezer paper or shelf liner over the sketch, tape them together. Tape both pieces to the self-healing mat. Use the sharp craft knife to cut out the design leaving a border around the design.

2. Using a ruler as a guide, align the cutout on the tee. For freezer paper stencils, use a warm iron to attach the wax side of the paper to the tee. For shelf liner, stick the cutout design to the tee. Stick the insides of the letters.

3. Dab a stencil brush in red fabric paint. You want to work with a semi-dry brush, so tap off enough excess paint. Working up and down, tap the brush over the stencil.

4. Allow the paint to dry. Peel off the stencil and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to heat set the paint.

5. Attach iron-on letters that spell - "I Bite" under the painted design.

My latest book, 101 Tees (Lark Books) will hit the shelves August 2011!

t-shirt makeovers

Link: Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium

Link: Tie Dyed Hearts

Link: T-Shirt Roses Scarf

Link: Bleached T w/ Dishwasher Gel

Link: T-Shirt Quilt
Video: T-shirt Quit at YouTube

Link: Lacy Tee Makeover

Link: T-Shirt Pillow

Link: Freezer Paper Stencils

 Link: T-Shirt Wreath

Link: Skirt with T-Shirt Applique

Link: Carrot Stamped T

Link: Betters Homes and Gardens: Tie-Dye

Link: Picture This Tee Transferring

Link: Make a Team T-Shirt 

Link: Reverse Applique Tee

Link: Kids Painted Chick Tee

Link: Election Day Tee

Link: New Year's Eve Tee

Link: St.Patrick's Tee

Link: Halloween Tee

Link: Naughty Or Nice Tees

 Link: Naughty Or Nice Tees

Tees for Baby!

Link: New Year's Eve Tee 4 Baby

Link: Holiday Tees for Baby

 

Link: Valentine Onesie for Baby

Link: Halloween Pumpkin Onesie

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