Hello Ladies and gentlemen (if any). Okay seriously, I always want to start the post with something else but my usual “hello” but somehow I end up saying “Hello ladies”. So funny!
Anyway, the girl in here, that would be me, is back with her real self, with stripes and greys and not gold and greens and reds, finally! And what a come back for I’ve got a real treat in here for you! This time, this day at this place we will talk fashion, for the first time.
Summer’s here and it’s almost important to wear as less clothes as possible as wearing cotton. Lol, seriously! Imagine the stickiness and the heat- a full sleeve will be suicidal. But a tank’s not something you can go to work in, can you? Solution: A light, loose, cotton shrug, preferably at the same hem line of your tank or spaghetti top that goes perfectly with your weekday formal trousers as well as your Friday denims or frilled skirts.
Most shrugs available at the market ends below your bust line- something I don’t prefer as somehow it makes me look very busty. My idea of a shrug is a cross between a shrug and a cardigan with the material being cotton/spandex/Hosiery. A plain boring grey tee from Izod seemed perfect for the experiment.
This is what it all started from! You’ll start by snipping the front into a half- start from the tip of the V and go straight down. I drew a line with chalk for an even line. Once you have snipped it, with the help of a fabric glue secure the unstitched ends.
collage via photovisi.com (check it out) It’s amazing. We are now 2 steps behind our oh-so-flouncy shrug!
Once you are done attaching the loose ends, with the help of your scissor make two holes on either side of where the neck of the fabric meets.
Now, run a bunch of lace or ribbons or ribbons and lace and beads and tie it into a knot. I used a plain bow, you can make what you like. Best part is, even if you make a knot that cannot be opened, its fine. You can always wear it like a tee without having to open the front!!!
Here we go! Ready and all to be worn.
What do you all think? huh?
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It’s so cute! Love it! What a simple, easy, cool idea! Thanks Rukmini! xo
🙂 best part is its so easy!
Cool idea! I have a grey t that I was going to donate – think I’ll try this, since I also dislike short shrugs! Thanks for sharing.
Oh hello Nicole. Listen to me my friend, give this a try and you’ll not regret. Glad I found someone who hates short shrugs 🙂
Guess what? I JUST made it. Haha! Hafto get the ribbon, but the ‘work’ is done and I love it. One t-shirt salvaged. Totally awesome 🙂
Oh! FANTASTIC! I would love to see it if that’s feasible for you. Also, try some beads with the ribbons for that very oh-so-summer effect or go lacey and country. I am so happy you tried Nicole. Do show it to me 🙂
That is way cute!!!! You are so creative and cute!!
xoxo
Thank you Michelle 🙂 You always leave the sweetest notes. Easy peasy is what I excel at!
Very cute!
Thank you Kim! So happy to see you here 🙂 Im on your linky.
oh honey you are clever clever clever. and cute.
michele
And all the while I was reading your blog. Just left a comment, came back and saw yours. Tell me there is no connection!
What a fabulous idea! I have always wanted to make a tshirt into something else. Very inspiring. Thanx for linking up to THT!
And easy too! Go ahead and try Pam..i guarantee you that it will be worth it. Thanks for stopping by.
Looks great. Did you secure the holes in some way to stop them laddering? More fabric glue….?
Yes. Glue again 🙂
Clever girl!
🙂 XO
Reaslly cute–love the ribbon, a sweet touch!
Hi Becky! So good to see you here..for the first time this will be 🙂 So glad.
looks great!! love it with the stripes under. i have a t shirt to make one for my daughter. thanks for the idea 🙂
x
Oh hello there! How sweet of you have stopped by! If you make this, do come here and let me know once. Would love to see. So glad you like it!
Just fabric glue? No actual sewing? ♥
I can’t sew so this makes me happy 🙂
Oh yes, ABSOLUTELY NO SEWING. Becky, I can’t sew for nuts 😛
I love the fact there is no sewing involved! This is super cute and I’ve been dying for a shrug to wear with a specific dress, but like you said they make look bustier than I am…and I’m really busty to begin with! Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Rebecca, I’m so happy you liked it. Try this one. Maybe in chiffon since we are on the bustier side… 🙂
Wow I love this!! Can’t wait to make my own! 🙂
Hi Laura 🙂 I’m glad you like it. Give it a go…it’s really easy!