Refashion - girls shrug tutorial

I first shared this project on Ucreate BUT if you didn't catch it there, here's your second chance.
I totally LOVE how easy this is and how stinkin' cute it can be!

*and now that the weather has turned colder (at least here), this is easily created with a long sleeved tee instead of a short sleeved tee!

As always - I want to see how you got our craft on with my tutorial! Please upload and share your photos HERE

Girls rosette shrug

 Materials needed:
T-shirt (long or short sleeved)
Scissors
Fabric Marker (optional)
Measuring Tape
Needle & thread


Step 1: Lay the tshirt flat. Cut up the center of the front only cutting through the top layer.

Step 2: Measure 3" in from the center line you just cut, 2" down from the bottom of the arm sleeve and 1" in from the center line at the bottom hem. Connect from the markings to create lines as shown below.

Repeat measurements and markings on the other side.

Step 4: Cut through both layers along the vertical diagonal line and across. Repeat on the other side. The tshirt should then look like this:

Step 5: Turn the tshirt over and cut a straight line across the back layer matching it up with the sides that are cut.

Step 6: Turn the tshirt back over to the front. Draw a diagonal line from the edge of the neckline to the center or middle about where the back hemline has been cut. See picture below.

Repeat the opposite side. Cut along the line and around the back of the neckline hem. The basic shape of the shrug has now been created!

Step 7: Embellish!!! Using the extra tshirt fabric that was cut away, embellish the shrug by creating rosettes, layered flowers, etc. Handstitch onto the shrug in any pattern/design/quantity you like!

Slip it on  your little cutie, tie it on the front and wear it out! (this design can easily be made in any size! Just increase the length of the measurement under the arm from step 2 as needed)

and if there are any scraps left over, why not create a matching hair accessory?

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Ucreate and ME!

I have the privilege of sharing a NEW project over on the Ucreate site today!

Ucreate shares crafty projects from all the over the web! It's a great place to get inspired. You can also CREATE with them too in their monthly theme and showcase!

I am sharing another EASY refashion project for all the little girls in your life - or create it for YOU! 

(and it only requires a little hand stitching so anyone can do it!)
and don't forget to upload your creations into the Flickr group so I can see! :) 

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