Learn how to use interfacing to tame stretchy t shirts and make them play nicely for quilting. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com #tshirt quilts #tshirt quilting DIY

If you have a pile of clothing and T-shirts that have special meaning but don’t really know what to do with them, a T-shirt quilt may be the perfect…

I saw an easy version of making rug from old t-shirts, and search how to braid the straps, and get the detailed steps from sewingforlife, this is much easier by braiding and sewing. Materials: Old t-shirts Scissors Needle and thread Sewing machine I can see this being a welcome mat or even a soft […]

Adding a panel of fabric to each side of a too-small t-shirt is a great way to give new life to a shirt that would otherwise be bound for the rag bin.

Do you have a favorite T-shirt you wish you could re-create in a different color or another knit fabric? Here's an easy, step-by-step method to reproduce the style and fit you love.

Upcycled t shirts are a great way to recycle your old clothing into something fabulous! Here are some great ideas and tips!

Learn everything you need to know to finish your t-shirts and other knit garments with a flat, professional looking t shirt neckline.

Hello fellow sewing community, Laura here from Trash to Couture. When I first learned to sew, my favorite projects were upcycling old clothing. I found it to be

Learn how to make a v-neck t-shirt with this easy sewing tutorial and free pattern in women's size large. V-neck t-shirt pattern.

It's easy to transform your crew neck T-shirt into a more flattering V-neck shirt in a few simple steps. You don't even need to add any additional fabric!

Detailed tutorial on how to make beautiful rag rug with easy DIY t-shirt yarn & weave boho farmhouse rag rugs on cardboard or hula hoop loom!

Hi, so happy you decided to drop by. Okay, no small talk. Let's get right to the round up. It was a lot of wo...

See an easy t-shirt embroidery DIY with a free simple cat embroidery to print. Video tutorial for how to embroider on t-shirts.

Reader Blair liked our t-shirt yarn dishcloths, but had a major question about t-shirt yarn: “So I don’t know how when one piece of yarn ends, to begin again with a new one… Does that make sense? Someone please email me.and tell me!” Well, Blair, I’ll do you one better and write a whole post […]

Shirts rarely come in a one-size-fits all. Even if the shirt fits you around the chest, waist, and shoulders, there is no guarantee that it will be the right length. Fortunately, shortening and hemming shirts is quite easy. How you go...

By Dana Fox for The Wonder Forest

I know what you are thinking… why would I want to make anything no-sew??? But, hear me out: These rugs go together so beautifully, are easy to make, are delightfully luscious under foot, and …

How to make patterns and variations for sewing t-shirts, including links to free t-shirt patterns and tutorials

Learn how to sew a t-shirt from scratch, with links to free t-shirt patterns, t-shirt variations, and how to make your own t-shirt pattern.

This tutorial will show how to make t-shirt yarn. T-shirt yarn is made from cutting up old t-shirts and can be used to crochet and knit..

Neckline binding is my favourite neckline finish for knits. In today's Briar sewalong, we'll be showing you our method for creating a neckline binding.

T-Shirt Into Continuous Yarn!: In this instructable I will show how to turn an ordinary t-shirt into a string of continuous yarn! T-shirt yarn is great for recycling old t-shirts you never wear, and turning them into something more useful. How could t-shirt yarn be useful? W…

How to make a big shirt smaller - take a too large t-shirt and cut it down to size - Photo and video tutorial by Melly Sews

Recently, I sewed Ella a new casual, summer outfit using the Vintage V-Neck pattern by Blank Slate Patterns (affiliate links) and the free Sycamore Shorts pattern by Sew Like My Mom. Both patterns were quick to sew and the end results made Ella (and me) very happy! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am a Contributor to the blog, Melly Sews, and was provided the shirt pattern and compensated for writing a post about the pattern. I was also provided some fabrics for use in a project of my choosing. All opinions stated in this post are honest and my own. Since summer is upon us, Ella really needed some new t-shirts. Personally, I'm not always a fan of a basic, boxy tee on girls, so I was excited to discover the Vintage V-Neck pattern. What makes the Vintage V-Neck pattern special is that the pattern includes pieces and instructions on how to achieve both a girl or boy look by adding some simple details. While a v-neck shirt is stylish on both genders, I tend to find them most appealing on a female. Add the gathers at the cap and hem of the sleeve and you automatically give this top a sweet, feminie flair. To give the shirt a more girly touch, I added some slight ruching at the side seams near the hem. You can easily add ruching to any handmade or ready-to-wear shirt. Here's how! Take a 4" long piece of narrow elastic, and starting at the stitch line of the hem, sew the elastic in place while stretching the elastic and not the fabric. When you release the elastic, the fabric slightly gathers. Since Ella prefers to wear her shirt untucked, this gathering at the sides creates a faux curved hemline which helps add interest to the shirt at the hip and waist areas. Sewn here in a size 8 and using a pink interlock knit fabric from Joann for the front and back and a newly released knit Remix print from Ann Kelle for the neck band and sleeve band, this shirt definitely makes a statement and stands out from any ready-to-wear shirt she owns. Being unfamiliar with the techniques of sewing a v-neck knit shirt, I was slightly intimidated at first; however, using the pattern instructions and referencing this terrific video by Melly Sews on How to Sew a V-Neck T-Shirt, I had no problem at all with successfully sewing the v-neck band on this shirt on my first try! Yipee! The Sycamore Shorts by Sew Like My Mom were a favorite in our house last year. Ella had several pair and fortunately can still wear them all, but she needed a new, slightly larger size pair to wear with her new Vintage V-Neck. This print, Dream Catcher by Josephine Kimberling for Blend Fabrics, was an ideal choice. Since I only had a half yard of this print, I omitted the pockets from the shorts, and by doing so, cut my sewing time of this pair down to 20 minutes! While this entire outfit is made up three different prints, I think it works, especially for a little girl. Ella loves it, and that is all that really matters! Have FUN sewing!

When you're working with T-shirts, it's important to choose the right needle and thread to accomodate the stretchy fabric.

Find a new life for your oversized T-shirts with some simple refitting! Don’t be intimidated by sewing on knit fabrics—with … More

This no sew t-shirt tote bag made from old t-shirts can be whipped up in just ten minutes! It's perfect as a DIY tote or farmer's market bag...

Transform a regular crew neck into a v-neck with or without sewing We've all got one: a stack of old t-shirts that you'd love to wear if only they were V-necks. Well, cutting a t-shirt into a V-neck is as easy as grabbing a pair of...

Find a new life for your oversized T-shirts with some simple refitting! Don’t be intimidated by sewing on knit fabrics—with … More

Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…

I scored this "gently used" tshirt at a yard sale this summer for 25 cents! Now, I don't have any interest in college football. Howev...

Don't know about your area but here in VaBch/Norfolk Friday was July Sew Day. It wasn't just another sew day this one had a little spice. Our local PBS Station, WHRO, was filming and interviewing for a piece they are doing on the work Elaine and I do for and about QOV. It is apparently a new segment on events and people around our area that support our active military and veterans. To be chosen as the first story is quite an honor. We will post and link what we can when it becomes available. They will be making another trip to the home/studio for some more footage and interviewing this coming week. Are we excited...ask your 7 year old on Christmas Morning before you hand him/her their first present. Duh!!! To say we are lucky when it comes to space would be very true. The Ocean View Senior Center Norfolk allows us access to the gym area. Our guild also holds our Day Chapter meeting s here. They have been very generous and gracious hosts. Above, the WHRO camera operator, Shannon, takes some shots as Laurie explains the photos of her family she has on her cup. Elaine and I had the honor of awarding QOV's to her parents. WWII Veterans who meet when her dad was wounded and the treating nurse was...you guessed it...her mom. Above, left to right Nancy B. Nancy Z. and Anne H. share stories and experiences with the WHRO Reporter, Michelle B. (standing) Michelle is a 26 year veteran from the U.S. Air Force. She was also one very surprised recipient of a Quilt of Valor that we presented. We will post some photos at first opportunity. Shannon videoed and took some stills of the Award Presentation. Nancy Z's name will come up again here in a few minutes. Above Susan P. and Nancy F. (I know a lot of Nancy's) were working on bindings. While Davis M. (below) was doing some cutting. He was working on some blocks for future QOV's. Davis has been quilting since February 2013 and has already ribboned. A former engineer he took to quilting and sewing like, as they say, a fish to water. I think I've seen at least a dozen of his finished projects...at least...oh did I say finished. One month he brings a couple of tops to Show and Tell and next month he brings the completed quilts. My guess is the life expectancy of a UFO is very short around Davis. We displayed a couple of finished quilts and there was an area where we had quilts to be bound, bordered, and labeled. Everyone had plenty to do. There was one quilt that wasn't there. It was in the Longarm Room attached to the machine waiting for someone to get home and apply some thread. You'll recall I mentioned Nancy Z. would be heard from again. Well here she is. Elaine and I were graciously invited to attend this years Region 8 Retreat. While there it was announced by Betsy that a company that makes the blue star fields for flags has a very strict and rigid quality control system. If there is a flaw, any flaw, the smallest of flaws detected as the field comes off the machine the field is removed from further production and prior to Betsy, discarded. The fields are never part of an American Flag. Well long story short Betsy took delivery of apparently a pallet full of blue fields of different sized stars that didn't get past quality control. So of the 90 individuals that attended the retreat we all got some blue fields. You may have seen some postings of what others have done with those blue fields. Well here is Nancy Z's. I got to quilt it and more than likely will get to award it down the road. This truly is one of those times when the picture doesn't do justice. This is one fabulous quilt. My goal as a longarmer, whether a QOV, a Project Linus, someone's baby quilt or one of Elaine's custom T Shirt quilts, regardless, is to compliment the quilter's work. I haven't seen Nancy yet so I'm kind of on pins and needles but I hope I was successful. Her work is always beautiful and meticulous. Picking the pattern and putting down the first few stitches was more nerve racking than flying into a combat zone under fire. At the time I was used to that, it was the routine. Complimenting the work of quilters is a tad bit more challenging. If I get it wrong a lot more dangerous. I'll leave you with this...by the time I get the quilt all of this has been figured out...thank goodness! I have to admit I'm a littler concerned in regards to the size of the lap as indicated above. I'm gonna have to talk with Elaine. Apparently I'm gonna need a "nap quilt." I'm certain I qualify. Quilt till you wilt...we do.

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Learn a fun way to upcycle any t-shirt with side seams by adding simple lace inserts. Adding lace to a shirt brings it all new life!