I hate to throw out T-shirts. I have formed sentimental attachments to them all, or I just have this longing hope that my body will change and this t-shirt will suddenly be transformed on my body. So I have this pile of t-shirts….But thanks to Alabama Chanin and the book Alabama Stitch Book , I have been able to give some of my shirts new lives. This book is worth its weight, so I hope its under the christmas tree this year !!! HINT A month or so ago I checked it out from the library and the ideas I saw in it have inspired, especially when it comes to applique and reverse applique.An Example of Applique on a shirt I did going down accross the shoulder. This took two shirts as I also lengthened the bottom of the shirt. (Yes I hate my stomach showing!)
Back of shirt
The Reverse applique that was just one t-shirt and some scrap knit material.
The best thing about working with knits, they are forgiving both fit-wise and also when you are creating designs thanks to the stretch and no-fray qualities! Yeah for knits!!
1 comment
Lyz says:
Nov 19, 2008
My T’s usually get dicolored at the neck, on the ribbing. And ideas for saving THOSE?
These are super cute. Better have business cards handy when you wear them out and about!