This is actually a really easy DIY if you know how to use a sewing machine. Were it not for the blog documentation, it probably would have only taken about 30minutes. If you’re really adventurous, use the sleeves from the t-shirt to make pockets -hidden or just stitched to the front like this American Apparel version. I also thought about using the extra material to create flower details, either around the bottom or just randomly placed …but ultimately kept it simple because it just felt so easy and sporty …but that doesn’t mean I won’t add to it in the future {which is why I save all left-over textiles} just. in. case. 🙂
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Jacqueline
I love this. The skirt is so cute and adorable! I think you are pretty talented. I agree that it is a good idea to save leftovers because you never know when they might be useful!
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NicholeCamarillo.com
What a great idea! Oh I love not having to throw things away. Lol. Definitely gotta try this.
Glamour Bbey
This looks soooo lovely!!
Fergster
Do you think its easy for people to start sewing? I bought a sewing machine from a trift store and I’m super excited to start learning!
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Looks very 80´s. very nice!!!
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Eduarda
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Suzanne
nicenicenice!
That Girl Ang
Just gorgeous… I love the way your mind works up these great pieces and outfits!
Hanako66
so freaking cool! what a perfect, comfy little skirt!
Zepequeña
You are unique!
Zepequeña.
Sluff
What sewing machine do you use? I am about to buy a Brother one for around $100 but I am still not sure. Any tips before I buy one?
Becky McCord
yes yes and yes. i’m going to make a black one to wear with tights and my suede knee high black boots. totally comfy and everyday.
CindrellaUnderTheUmbrella
thats look so easy when u show it step by step, i ll definitely try it thanxx…
xoxo
Cindrella
Monique
That is so cute! I wish I knew how to sew. Does your husband care that you keep cutting up his shirts? If not, I say keep stealing them and making different things. All of your jersey stuff has turned out so cute.
anhesty
freaking awesome maegan! i think i will have to copy this DIY!
Angeles Almuna Design
Great idea!!!!! and with this economy we must recycle!!! 🙂
Jules
Soo cool! Love all your DIY ideas!
And yesterday’s post on shorts was hilarious!
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Clara Rocca
Great idea! I love it. And I’m follow you, okay?
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Brooke
I am totally going to do this! My fiance has SO MANY abandoned t-shirts everywhere. This is the perfect solution 🙂
Fezinha
You’re amazing…when I grow up, I want to be like you =)
I’ll try this one…just loved it!
And this is so funny…I’ve already seen brazilian girls following you DYI, and worked very well!
LULUSTAR.
oh, i´m so in love!!!such a great idea!!!!…should try it!!!
xoxo
LULUSTAR.
ZombieLace
You are such an adorable genius, this is the perfect little DIY for someone who just needs a quick craft fix!
(P.S. I also tend to keep scraps but it’s only resulted in a mountainous heap of stuff I never seem to use– how do you organize??)
TheCat
G E N I O U S
you rock
Kelsey Kaysen
i love you because i was bored and tried this and it turned out epically phenomenally! check out my blog if you have the chance http://girlonfire28.blogspot.com/
Wanderlusting
You look great. I would sew over my fingers though…thus far my DIY skills are studding things and ripping arms off of jackets to create vests lol! Thank GOD the disheveled look in acceptable these days!!
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Bruce
I want you to be in my tribe after the coming apocolypse……we may be hungry and homeless, but we will be well dressed.
Jill Pilgrim
Dude, how do you come up with this stuff? Amazing!
Melissa Blake
Your talent never ceases to amaze me!
raynette
meghan, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! i wanna make this asap. 🙂
Couture Cookie
That is a great idea! I might make one for the tennis courts… 🙂
Lisa
Adorable! I really need a sewing machine
Caroline, Lucky Umbrella
You’re a style genius. I can’t wait to try this out!
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Style Porn
Freakin’ adorable. I could actually use something like this. I don’t know what happened to all my cotton minis.
Trinny
you are always so creative! I love it!
Ana
I follow your blog since a few months ago and I love it 😉
Susan
wow! you are so creative. so easy, yet so faboulos.
xoxo
Sherin
This tutorial is perfect. The skirt came out so perfectly.
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Fergster: It takes some patience and some practice but I think you can do it.
Chessa!
omg. you are SO clever! I usually just use his old shirts as rags:) not as skirts! love love love this idea.
Feelmore
This is the first sewing project I ever tried myself. And also the reason why there is a pile of T-shirts in the corner of the living room with ‘someday’ written on a post-it note and slapped on top.
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Chelsea
so cute and clever.
Amy
These are the times I wish I knew how to use a sewing machine…I think I am going to have to learn ASAP.
I can not believe you made that adorable skirt out of your husband’s tee shirt. Amazing!! Great DIY project… thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
xoxo
Amy
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daer0n
Pretty easy and cool, looks great!
Anonymous
you are amazing! great idea!
TheBeautyFile
You look adorable…like, LOVE.
Jennifer Ramos
I REAAAALLLY loved this one. You’re such a ROCKSTAR.
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Dream Sequins
I want a sewing machine just so I can do all your crafty DIY projects! Recycling clothing is so smart smart smart. Thanks for your kind comment during Fashion Week 🙂 I’m back online and feeling quite fine!
Pretty Little World
I’ve read like a zillion things trying to explain how to do elastic for a skirt, and your explanation is by far the easiest to follow!! I may have to run out and fetch a sewing machine after this!
Christen
This is genius! I am definitely going to do this as soon as I get my sewing machine back from my mom. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
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Cute idea! I think I’m going to attempt this… emphasis on attempt.
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Yeah, It is so good I like this style to teach us that is great and I will definitely follow your path and make it thanks.
CrankyOtter
There’s a no-sew version too. It’s a little less finished looking, but great for wearing around the house. Do the same cut, but instead of hemming it with a new seam, turn it upside down and use the existing hem for the waist. Snip a hole in it and thread the elastic as you describe. Hand sew, tie, or pin the elastic. Closing the snipped hole is optional.
I measured my waist elastic by measuring around my waist with the elastic not-stretched, then fully stretched, then moving about half the distance between those two points, making sure it fit over my hips.
Just found your blog (thru AlreadyPretty) and your ideas are both genius and do-able. Thanks for sharing!
Maegan Tintari
OMG THAT IS GENIUS!
Tashina
This is such a practical basic. Thanks so much for this tutorial!
Emma Loo
Doing this, too! Love your DIYs!
Anonymous
I even modified a little more ad used the “SLEEVES” for pockets for my younger daughters skirt… so now she loves to find garage sales, with… of course.. CLOTHES. in search of t shirts or the goodwill store; AND she is my MINI MARTHA STEWART, she even decided to have me get some longer lace, and we sew THAT along the bottom of the TOP part of the shirt!! no waste here!!
Cross Creek 6506
I recomend all the people that want to improve your physical training. so nice t-shirt… i enjoied a lot… thanks