In this upcycle tutorial, you will learn to make a DIY cold shoulder t-shirt dress. Make a dress without a pattern featuring an A-line silhouette with a cold shoulder detail.
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Compare the before and after photos. You will notice the top bodice has been narrowed to fit the body, and the skirt is left as an A-line shape. For this reason, its best to use an oversized tee for this refashion project.
The skirt has a simple drape and flows nicely with the knit cotton material. In addition, the cold shoulder sleeves really add a cute accent to the dress. As a result, the dress is flattering for all figures and remains modest enough to wear for any casual occasion.
The design is super simple to execute and this upcycle t-shirt project is perfect for beginners to learn how to sew a dress. Pick your favorite color oversized t-shirt and start to make DIY cold shoulder t-shirt dress for yourself!
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DIY Cold Shoulder T-shirt Dress
This trapeze A-line silhouette showcases a cute cold shoulder feature that is perfect for a casual day during the hot summer season. Pick your favorite color oversized t-shirt and make one for yourself!
Materials
- Oversized T-shirt
Tools
- Sewing Machine
- Fabric Chalk
- Measuring Tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Straight Pins
Instructions
- For the top bodice, flip the big t-shirt inside out and fold in half. Use a crew neck to copy the shoulder and armhole.
- Mark the under the armhole and draw a straight line to the hemline. Add ¼” seam allowance and cut.
- To cut the sleeves, use the discarded sleeve scraps. Lay the dress on top of the sleeve pieces to trace the armhole.
- Add ½” seam allowance to the top of the sleeve and then cut. Copy the new sleeve pattern for the other side.
- To sew the side seams, face the right sides together and ¼” topstitch on both side seams.
- To attach the sleeves, double fold the top of the sleeve and then edge topstitch. Match the side seam with the sleeve seam and sew ¼” topstitch.
- To finish the diy cold shoulder t-shirt dress, slightly overlap about ¼” at the hemline of the sleeve. Double topstitch to secure the sleeve pieces.
Notes
An oversized t-shirt works best to replicate the trapeze A-line silhouette.
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