DIYF // T-Shirt Quick Fix

I have a habit of acquiring shirts despite their size. If I like the graphic, pattern, or color, I'll make it work. This thank god it's Do It Yourself Friday is my favorite method for making large shirts far more form fitting, flattering, and interesting.


*It is important to use ball point needles when sewing with knits. Ball point needles move the fibers of the knit to the side instead of piercing and breaking them. 

Recently Made // Cape Tee

Cape Tees have catapulted into popularity.

Even though this $101 LnA shirt is nice, making something yourself is generally nicer (and in this case, cheaper). Although this LnA graphic cape tee for $30 at Pacsun is tempting..

Lna (clipped to polyvore.com)

Anyway, a cape tee is a great way to utilize every inch (or centimeter!) of a pieced of fabric. Cut a big rectangle for the body, and use the left over rectangle for the sleeves!

That one is for feeling exceptionally skinny that day. Eating out has been making me bust out of my pants! Not to mention I tried to get free gym memberships but you need a local ID. Oh well! Tubster life!

Shredinator!

Have I mentioned my new found shredding habit? It's lovely!

Experimenting with printed knits:

Earlier this past weekend, I made this shredded knit shirt (knit tutorial to come!):

It turned out half decent for my first time! Not nearly as rad as these:





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Happy Shredding!