Spruce up one a simple tee with a bit of fabric to create a cute summer t-shirt! This DIY t-shirt refashion project uses only scraps of fabric which makes it a great scrap busting project! It can easily be completed in an afternoon.
A while ago I saw a t-shirt with a contrasting scallop hem around the neckline. I thought it was such a cute and clever idea that I filed it in my “to make” pile. Unfortunately, I can’t remember where I saw the shirt the first time.
I decided to try a DIY version of the t-shirt. I’m so happy with how it turned out that I might need to make a few more.
This project starts with a basic plain white t-shirt which gets refashioned very simply, into a t-shirt with scallop detail around the neckline.
This project is a great scrap buster! Just pull out a selection of coordinating scraps and get sewing! I love the pop of bright colors on the plain white tee- I think it looks great with jeans.
Note: This project was posted previously it has been updated an improved.
Scallop Neck DIY T-Shirt Refashion
supplies
- Circle to trace mine is 2″ in diameter
- 1 package Heat N Bond Lite
- 10-15 Scraps of Fabric
- 1 T-Shirt
Instructions
- Begin by tracing about 10 circles onto the paper side of your Heat N Bond Lite. Loosely cut out around each circle and iron onto a piece of scrap fabric.
- Cut out the circles. I cut mine out by hand as I did not want perfect circles on the shirt.
- After you’ve cut out the circles cut each circle in half.
- Peel off the paper backing and begin ironing the half circles to the t-shirt. Start at the center front of the shirt and iron down only one piece at a time. You may have to trim the last 2 or 3 circles to get them all to fit around the neckline perfectly.
- Now just sew around each half circle to secure.
- and you’re done! Now you’ve got a new (and inexpensive) fun summer t-shirt to wear!
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Embroiderymad says
Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this fabulous idea.
Arlene eckert says
Love ,love your easy scallop neck line, looks great!
Stacia says
What a great scraps busting project! I think I might like it even better if they were around a scoop neck shirt instead of a v-neck shirt, but I’m not sure.
Gretchen says
Love this idea. So clever. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Sheila Perl says
Your t-shirt is stunning! What a marvellous idea 🙂 I love it.
Melissa Carroll says
Ack!! Triple puffy heart LOVE these!
Jennifer @ Ellison Lane says
So clever and so cute!
Thank you Jennifer 🙂
Julie says
Wow that is so simple and so cute. Thanks for the lovely idea.
Trisha Tarleton says
I Love this and actually trying it, bought my shirt today! what size are your circles? They look maybe two inches across?
Yes pretty close to 2″
Cate says
Love this idea!! I have to make myself one! Thank you for the inspiration.
Valerie Baker says
Do the edges fray? Or does the heat and bond prevent that?
It does help to prevent that. I have not noticed any significant fraying on my shirt, but it will fray a bit.