Ruffles, Ruffles and More Ruffles Shirt Refashion
August 27, 2009 12:36 pmI had this nice shirt that I really liked that had a couple of stains on it. I really didn’t want to throw it out. So I decided to do a ruffle front.
Here’s how it turned out! I’m IN LOVE with it. I did 3 different tones of white. I love tone on tones because it’s more interesting than just one flat color. 
Here are the ruffle up close in all their glory.
Here’s an outfit I think it would look great with. The ruffles will soften and girl-ify the look of the Western boots.
I’m so happy now because I have so many shirt with stains on the front and I like tearing them up and using them for other things, but now I have another way to repurpose them. I think a black/grey would look awesome, too!
Tags: jersey, knit, ruffles, t shirt, top
Posted in refashions, women's clothing | 15 Comments »
By Jessica on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
Adorable! I've only just been introduced to your blog and now I'm obsessed with seeing the creative things you do and can't wait to try them out for myself! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations and refashions
By Disney on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
Oh how lovely! I love the different whites, how clever!
By Brittany on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
Very cute! I have a few of those stained shirts that need to be made over. I love the way they look on this shirt.
By April on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
So cute. I like how to ruffles, as you say, "girlify" it. Menswear and country chic are trendy, but I'm always afraid that instead of Trend! I scream Rancher! when I try and pull it off.
When you refashion your knits, do you leave the armholes unfinished?
By Linz on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
You are truly an amazing and talented woman! I love your blog and all your great ideas. You've inspired me to try some refashioning of my own. Last night I took an un-flattering black/white summery dress and turned it into a cute top that I know I'll wear a lot. I cut it a little too short but then I found some coordinating fabric to make it longer on the bottom. It was perfect and I owe the inspiration to you…thanks!
By awmb on Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
Oh my goodness this is the cutest thing ever! I'm so excited to try out some of your ideas on the old clothing I have.
By dana on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
Cute! I'll never say no to ruffles!
By forever folding laundry on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
Super cute!! Love it. (I attempted my own shirt re-fashion yesterday. Was pretty happy with the results!) Thanks for the inspiration!
~Keri
By Chirley Maria. on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
Muito bom mesmo!
By Natalie on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
So cute! Perfect timing too, I'm sitting here trying to figure out how to embellish a onesie to go with a baby skirt I just made. This will be super cute. Did you just use un hemmed fabric so that it will fray? Or did you put something on the edges? Thanks tons for the inspiration!
By Julie @ Little One-of-a-Kind Design on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
i think you are single-handedly making the ruffle trend the biggest thing of the decade!
By Abby on Aug 28, 2009 | Reply
i love this! great idea.
By jaybird on Aug 29, 2009 | Reply
it's beautiful!! what a great solution!
By l.alden on Sep 7, 2009 | Reply
What a creative use of a stained tee shirt! I can't wait to make a few of these.
By melissapens on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
I love your ruffles and pleats…don't stop! Question though…what do the 'rough' edges look like after washing? Do they stop fraying at some point?