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How Does She…refashion a shirt?

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You are NOT going to believe what Megan does with this…

Who is Megan?  Let’s get acquainted.

Megan

sUPER hERO power wished for:

the ability to CLONE myself! I’d love to have an assistant 🙂

“Hey it’s Megan from Brassy Apple.

I describe myself a pattern designer by night and a mom to 4 by day! I design sewing patterns, aprons and fun trendy accessories for the modern woman and her stylish kin! I do most of my work during nap times and “after hours” when the kids are in bed as I am sure so many other moms can relate to as well.

I got started with my business when my daughter was young and I needed an outlet for the things I loved to do besides reading nursery rhymes and playing dolls all day with her. I refined my niche and fueled my passion for design, creating, crafting and upcycling.

You can peek into all my projects, photography and how-to tutorials on everything from home decor, to fashion to activities for your kids on the Brassy Apple Blog.”

Did you catch the part about the polka-dots?  Just checking.

Fun facts:
“My favorite pattern is polka dots
I love cracklin’ oat bran cereal
I’ll take savory over sweet anyday
I LOVE carbs!!!”
The Oprah show has called me!
I don’t run, workout or go the gym – LOL
Okay the suspense is over, check this out!

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It doesn’t even look like the same shirt, right?
Here is another makeover…love the ruffles!
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and this pink one is my favorite (I think because I could actually DO this one:)
By the way, Megan has great tutorials on how to make these shirts on her website, she is kindly sharing this one with us…

The “KnotTEE” spring top

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Materials:
1 t-shirt (any color. best if it’s 1 size larger than you normally wear)
scissors
measuring tape
Step1: Cut up the middle from bottom through the top
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Step 2: Measure from the outside of the collar 10″ down to the middle line you just cut. Cut away the material. Repeat on the opposite side.
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Step 3: Cut off the remaining collar.
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Step 4: Cut strips about 3″ long and about 1″ wide all the way down each side.
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Step 5: Starting at the top, take 1 strip from each side and tie in a knot bringing the center together. Continue all the way down.
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Step 6: Cut off the cuff of each sleeve.
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Step 7: Cut a 1″ slit on the “top” of the sleeve
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Step 8: Cut a 3″ slit into the sleeve. (this creates 2 pieces to knot like the front of the shirt) Tie into a knot on each sleeve.
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and you are done! It’s not a “fancy” top but it’s one that ANYONE can do – even your kids – and that’s why I wanted to share this design. It’s still a plain colored t-shirt but now it’s got texture, interest and something people will notice about it.
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Here is her last one she is posting on her blog as we speak…
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You’ll have to hop over to check it out!
Thanks, Megan for brilliantly answering, How Does She refashion a shirt!
refashion a shirt

About Missy

A mother of 5 who holds a degree in English and run on sentences. She has a passion for photography, especially capturing life's sweet moments. She has a serious addiction to Oreos, coconut oil and sushi...not necessarily all at the same time. She is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com.

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  5. Natalie Kay says

    Wow! Wow! WOW!!! I think my closet could use an overhaul like this! I can’t believe how trendy she made these shirts. Love it!

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    • Missy says

      I know, isn’t she great! There is a link in the post at the bottom click on “hop over” and it will take you to her site.

      Reply

  8. jen says

    i love to play with the tshirts i get free from local events and wear them to the gym, but some of these ideas i just might wear anywear, have to check the website out.

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