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T-Shirt Makeover Part 1

October 22, 2023 By Mary Peterson 4 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to get back to you with something other than jacket makeovers for a change. I am a little late with this one since fall is upon us, but here we go…

Every summer I take a bunch of new basic T-shirts and jazz them up with a little something extra. I have 4 new ones to show you and here is the first. Recently, I came across a Zara T-shirt that had a gorgeous rose print, “BUT” the skull and the “Stay Weird,” comment had to go. I mean…that statement may be true, but those who know me love me for it, and it needs no advertisement.

Take a look at the before and after:

Before
After
Hello Again!

Take a closer look at how I did it:

I cut out all of the useful pieces and fused them onto the basic V-neck t-shirt. Then I went after the edges with some of my Boro style stitching with white embroidery floss. I love the Boro influence and it has kind of become a signature of my look.

A closer look

I will show you the rest of my new looks over the next 2 weeks. I hope you enjoy this one. Be sure to let me know what you think of it, and I would love to hear what you are working on right now.

Talk to me!

Love ya!

Mary, Thrifty Chic

Filed Under: T-shirts Tagged With: refashion

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  1. Donna Pepper says

    October 23, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    I think you did a great job, love the stitching, it really makes the 2 pieces belong together.

    Reply
    • Mary Peterson says

      October 24, 2023 at 4:16 am

      Thanks Donna! I appreciate the feed back. Yes, the stitching is a way to “marry” the two pieces, and it is always fun and relaxing work.

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    October 31, 2023 at 5:30 am

    Great job! I love the stitching around the edges.

    Reply
    • Mary Peterson says

      November 1, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you Sarah! I try to make it classy:)

      Reply

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