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diy double t shirt dress

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[dress: DIY, shoes: Ash]

This Double T Shirt dress is a great project for anyone new to sewing. It allows you to create a dress without using a pattern. This dress is constructed using 2 men's T shirts which are sewn together at the neck.

Supplies:
  • 2 identical cotton T shirts (I used Hanes white undershirts, size Large. I dyed them blue before making the dress) Men's size large T's will make a XS/S dress. If you wear a larger size, buy larger T shirts)
  • 4 ½ length of braided elastic that is ⅜ wide
[Step 1: Cut off the neck band on both T shirts]
[Step 2: Create the pockets. Sew the arm holes closed on the right side of one of the shirts. Stitch a line approximately ½ inch above the arm bands]
[Step 3: Cut off the arm bands- I found that the pockets lay better without the added thickness. Don't cut too close to the stitches. Leave about ¼ inch. This T shirt will be the skirt part of the dress]
[Step 4: Turn both shirts inside out and then sew them together at the neck]
[Step 5: I sewed a small piece of elastic on the front waistband to give the dress a better fit. At this point the front and back of the dress are the same. Just choose a side to be the front. Mark the middle with a pin. Measure 4 ½ inches on both sides of the pin and mark those off spots off. This is where the elastic gets sewn]
[Here is the sewn on elastic. Make sure you stretch the elastic while sewing it. It creates a nice, gathered look in between the pockets]
[Final step: Turn the dress right side out, put it on and tuck the pockets in]
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  2. Jaclyn

    This looks amazing! What a cool idea for a DIY and the tie-die pattern is a great touch.

  3. Sarah Baucom

    Very cool!! Thanks for the tutorial. And what a budget friendly project, too. I have been meaning to get some RIT dye. This might just prompt me to do so 🙂

  6. ashleighjoan

    this is brilliant! so cute.

  11. Living_in_aShoe

    love this, you are very talented!

  13. Lucija

    Such a great dress!
    Follow each other? 🙂

    XO,
    Lucija

    withlovelucija.blogspot.com

  14. plumsandpearls.com

    Super creative of you! I love how you show us photos of the actual steps that it takes you.

    xoxo
    Plums and Pearls

  15. Alinne's Style

    fantastic idea! you're so creative! i like so much you blog!What do you think about we follow each other? I'm following you, I hope you follow me back. thanks!
    Kisses, Alinne

    http://www.alinnestyle.com

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  17. opportunityknits

    This is such a great refashioned dress. I love the pockets!

  18. Sofia

    oh genius! love this dress!!¨
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  19. jonnachi

    your blog inspired me to actually continue sewing and not "retire"! hahahha i love your blog!

  21. Anonymous

    good fun and lots of idres for lunch!

  22. melody-mae

    I am sooooooooo going to try this one!!! awesome tutorial. thank you

  23. Khushbu Merchant

    Hi Gina, this is a very cool DIY. I love the flowyness of the dress. but honestly I m not able to make out the steps on How-to from the pictures. Wish u cud illustrate it?

    http://lovelaughliveme.wordpress.com/

    • Gina Michele

      This is a very old tutorial from when I first started blogging. I'm going to make a video tutorial that will explain this much better.

  24. Lee Willett

    I'm a bit confused on the joining of the two t shirts. If you sew them Neck to Neck this would become the waist of the dress right? what becomes the NECK of the dress?

    mzpitty1@yahoo.com

    • Gina Michele

      Hi Lee- Yes, the 2 necks joined together create the waist of the dress. The (cowl) neck of the dress is created with the bottom part of the t-shirt. I know it sounds a little odd, but I promise it works!

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