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An Easy Change

June 8, 2011 by Jessica 27 Comments

Before

There’s nothing like quick gratification in sewing. Sometimes projects can seem to take forever it feels like it might not be worth it. But every once in a while, I can do something so quick and something I really like and it is wonderful! Take this shirt above. It is a maternity shirt I found on a clearance rack at Target for $4. I bought it because I knew I could make it summery somehow and for a few bucks I couldn’t pass it up.

After

So one night while my husband was studying in my office by me (he’s in flight school for the Coast Guard), I sat and made this. All I did was cut off the sleeves (I even left the edges raw because it’s truly a wonderful fabric and looked great that way) and then cut them up into rectangular pieces. Then I basted and gathered them, pinned them on randomly, and sewed in place.

Close up

I was done in like 30 minutes. And I really like how it came out.

Wearing It

Here it is on the ever growing belly ๐Ÿ™‚ I have to say I’m also really excited because the remote for my camera I ordered arrived today!!!! That means I should be able to take these self pics better and less blurry now. That makes me happy.
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Comments

  1. sertyan says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Hi!
    I love your quick tshirt makeover. The pink colour is very flattering on you. I can see your belly button showing already! How cute. Mine didn’t jut out that prominently when I was pregnant. Perhaps you can show us how you to attach the ruffles on the shirt later. Your hairdo is very nice too, I really like it.

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  2. Keifersgirl says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Can I just say (without you thinking that I’m a total creeper) that I think I wub you a little bit?

    I stumbled across your blog awhile back and I’ve been stalking you ever since!

    You’ve got to be thee cutest pregnant gal I’ve EVER seen and you make the cutest stuff! I’ve pinned several of your things on pinterest and can’t WAIT to see what you come up with for your lil’ one.

    I don’t comment much at all, but felt I had to send a shout out to you today ;o)

    keifersgirl@gmail.com

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  3. Mrs. G.I. Joe says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    That’s adorable! I have so many shirts I need to “tweak” like that.

    What kind of camera do you have? I LOVE my dslr but can’t take pictures on auto to save my life. So I always have to remain behind the camera. A remote sounds nice!

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  4. amazingly awkward amy says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    looks so nice. You look gorgeous!

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  5. Lee Ann says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Looks very cute!

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  6. Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Oh wow.. I love it! Beautiful shirt, and a job well done!

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  7. Kassie says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    That’s really cute! NIce color on you!
    My husband is taking classes for flying as well…going to be a pilot someday…he’s determined!

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  8. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Looks gorgeous!
    Jo-Anna

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  9. Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Oh wow.. I love it! Beautiful shirt, and a job well done!

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  10. Register says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I love this tee! Cute. You look beautiful!!!

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  11. opportunityknits says

    June 8, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    This is lovely! You make the prettiest maternity wear ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Lindsay says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    OH my gosh ADORABLE!!!

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  13. Jen says

    June 8, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Beautiful! You look amazing in this shirt! I love the baby bump.

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  14. the shark says

    June 8, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    Very, very cute!

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  15. Valentine Rose says

    June 9, 2011 at 5:23 am

    So simple and easy, i love it! I love DIYs that instantly change the look of a piece of clothing!

    http://www.simplyrosepetal.blogspot.com

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  16. Cathy says

    June 9, 2011 at 10:50 am

    You’re sew talented! Love it.

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  17. Rose and Heather says

    June 9, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Its B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!! We have to agree sometimes the sewing does seem like it takes forever.
    Love it!!!

    Heather & Rose
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  18. The Stuff of Success says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I so completely love this also and I am very particular about what I wear – frustrating. But this I would wear. I would also love to know how you attached the ruffles. Very nice.

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  19. The Stuff of Success says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I love the ruffles and would also love to see just how they are attached. I am definitely not an expert seamstress and rely on tutorials to at least get the gist. Very nice and turns something plain into something alot more fun to wear.

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  20. katy says

    June 9, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Very Nice!!

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  21. Lacey says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    SO CUTE!!!!

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  22. Amber L. says

    June 9, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    I love your shirt. You did an awesome job and look so cute in it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Alli Cat Creations says

    June 10, 2011 at 8:34 am

    How about a tut on this……..Love it you look soooo pretty!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. Wife Of A Salesman says

    June 10, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    I don’t sew, but for some reason I keep frequenting sewers blogs. I think it is because my mom made EVERYTHING we wore when I was a kid. Right down to the jeans and imitation polo shirt (butterflies on the chest instead of the polo emblem). Okay, I do hem pants and occasionally sew quilt blocks, but this shirt is amazing and I think I could even make it. Maybe this summer my girls will finally have something to wear that their mother made them (the oldest is 15 so your idea is completely appropriate). THANKS!

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  25. Katri says

    June 10, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I LOVE it! I’m not even close to being pregnant but I can’t wait until I get to follow all your tutorials!!!!

    Cardigans and Cookie Dough

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  26. Seaweed and Raine says

    June 12, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Fantastic T-shirt makeover, Yummy Mummy. You are too clever!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. Delia says

    June 12, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    You are such a pretty pregnant lady! I love this refashion and your ruffle one from the previous post! Beautiful job.

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