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    Home » Sewing

    Scallop Neck DIY T-Shirt Refashion

    Updated: May 20, 2020 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 16 Comments

    white t shirt with blue scallops on model

    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.

    white t shirt with blue scallops on model

    Scallop Neck DIY T-Shirt Refashion

    Melissa Mortenson
    Dress up a plain t-shirt with a bit of scrap fabric.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Active Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr

    Equipment

    • Sewing Machine
    • Basic Sewing Tools
    • Small Sharp Scissors

    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.
      fabric scraps on white table
    • 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.
      cut out half circles on cutting mat
    • 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.
      half circle with paper backing in hand over green cutting mat
    • 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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    Dress up a simple white t-shirt with a bit of fabric using this DIY scallop neck t-shirt refashion DIY

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    white t shirt with blue scallops on model

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Embroiderymad says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this fabulous idea.

      Reply
    2. Arlene eckert says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:42 am

      Love ,love your easy scallop neck line, looks great!

      Reply
    3. Stacia says

      July 18, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      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.

      Reply
    4. Gretchen says

      July 19, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Love this idea. So clever. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sheila Perl says

      July 19, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Your t-shirt is stunning! What a marvellous idea 🙂 I love it.

      Reply
    6. Melissa Carroll says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Ack!! Triple puffy heart LOVE these!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Ellison Lane says

      July 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      So clever and so cute!

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        July 23, 2014 at 12:28 pm

        Thank you Jennifer 🙂

        Reply
    8. Julie says

      July 23, 2014 at 5:09 am

      Wow that is so simple and so cute. Thanks for the lovely idea.

      Reply
    9. Trisha Tarleton says

      August 05, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      I Love this and actually trying it, bought my shirt today! what size are your circles? They look maybe two inches across?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        August 12, 2014 at 11:32 am

        Yes pretty close to 2″

        Reply
    10. Cate says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Love this idea!! I have to make myself one! Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
    11. Valerie Baker says

      November 16, 2021 at 12:37 am

      Do the edges fray? Or does the heat and bond prevent that?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 16, 2021 at 11:30 pm

        It does help to prevent that. I have not noticed any significant fraying on my shirt, but it will fray a bit.

        Reply

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