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Friday, June 1, 2012

Refashion a Too-Large Shirt with Shirring

I have way too many black shirts. Some of them fit better than others. Some of them are too big. Here is one example:shirring to improve the fit of a too-large shirt
So I just took some elastic thread and did a few rows of shirring.shirring to improve fit
It looks a lot better under a shrug. shirring to improve the fit of a too-large shirt with a shrugIMG_5657  IMG_5643 
Shirring is really easy. I shared some troubleshooting tips a few days ago. You should read them if you are having trouble..
Posted by Jennifer at 8:00 AM
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5 comments:

  1. CarolynJune 2, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Really cute! I wish I knew how to do that.

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    1. JenniferJune 3, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      There are tons of tutorials out there. I have a Troubleshooting Tutorial here: http://monkeyseemonkeydo-jennifer.blogspot.com/2012/05/shirring-and-troubleshooting.html

      Try this tutorial to get started: http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/11/sewing-tip-shirringsmocking-with-elastic-thread.html

      Maybe you won't need the troubleshooting help!

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  2. LisaJune 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Cute and great idea! I have some shirts I bought right after I gave birth that are too big now. Great way to make them work!

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  3. Connie NelsonJune 6, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Wow! Great project! Link it up with me on my Wow Us Wednesday, ok? Over at www.familyhomeandlife.com

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  4. jeifnerDecember 4, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Great idea!

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