Tee Shirt Makeover

[temom]

I found this project in a pile. I am not sure when I started it, but it was quite a while ago, probably 2 years or more, since the tee is sized 6 - 8, and I usually buy a 10-12 for dd. I apparently wanted to see if I could make a tee into a dress code approved shirt. It has to be solid colored, have a collar and sleeves. I bought a bunch of shirts when they were dirt cheap - probably no more than 1.50 each. I used 2 shirts, one for the shirt, and one for the collar and the placket. The only placket I have pattern for is a Kwik Sew, so I must have used that. My collar was too small (I had just used a collar from some miscellaneous pattern - I have no idea what), so I cut it in half, and made a piece to insert into it, giving me the needed length. I truly had no idea how to do any of this, just made it up as I went. I sure wish I had written stuff down!
Anyway, here it is in all of its glory. There is a basket load of mistakes on this, and the stitching on the ribbon I used to cover the collar seam is really, really crooked, but it is done, and the kid likes it. The buttons I found in my hand me down button jars.

If anyone knows of directions to put a collar on a tee shirt, I would love to have them!

[MartySews2]

Good job, Theresa!!! Great T-shirt makeover.
Marty

[sewingmom]

It looks nice. If you don't point out the mistakes, well then there aren't any.

[sewingrandma]

Good job. Hey, we are our own worse critics when it comes to our projects. If it is doesn't show it doesn't count!!

[missfleecy]

Theresa,

This is a great idea! Here is a tutorial on adding a collar to a t-shirt like you asked for. It shows a Peter Pan collar but if you change the outer collar shape when you draw it you can make any kind!

~ Miss Fleecy

[LeapFrog Libby]

Great job.. I think it looks great. and I love her big smile..

[bridesmom]

Looks really good! Good for you for finishing a UFO!