seen with Kooba “Sabrina” bag, Guy & Eva necklace, Forever 21 Sunglasses and Rich & Skinny jeans ~ via flickr
I have been DYING to make a cute peplum t-shirt for a few months now but just haven’t had a chance to. When I have an idea, if I don’t do it right away, it literally keeps bugging me until I do!! And I’ve had this idea since well before my floral print jeans DIY AND even before the Jeans & T outfit challenge. I actually wanted to be able to include it into the challenge, but alas, I just couldn’t fit it in. However, since this was my first weekend off since December {YAY!}, I whipped this one up on Sunday afternoon and I’m so in love.
There are a number of ways to create this cute little peplum tee… which is basically just one large ruffle at the waist of the shirt. So for you experts out there, any technique will work, as you know. I would have preferred to stitch it up on a serger, but I don’t have one just yet.
What You’ll Need…

* Two white t-shirts: one fitted and one large or extra large
* Sewing machine or Serger
* Pins/thread/scissors, etc.
Steps…

* Try on your fitted t-shirt and pin or mark where you want your peplum to begin.

* Lying flat, cut your larger, men’s t-shirt. I began with more fabric than I needed, just in case.

* Cut it up one side seam as well.

* With my fitted shirt right-side-out, and because I had so much fabric, I lined the “cut” edge of my extra fabric with the bottom of the shirt, and with the “front” side facing down, beginning at one side seam, I pinned {somewhere near the center of it} completely around the fitted shirt. {this may be confusing, apologies} The goal is to use the front “finished” edge of the men’s shirt as the bottom of your peplum – it will fold over the stitches and hide everything underneath.

* Follow your pins and run a first stitch all the way around with your machine, gathering/folding/pleating as you sew. {note: you can pre-gather it or gather it while you pin it – -I tend to just eyeball it as I go}

* Begin at the side seam of both shirts and make sure you finish at the side seam of both shirts, including the gathering.

* I chose to keep my fitted shirt completely intact {under the peplum}. This way I can tuck it in or pull it down and make sure it sits well with whatever I’m wearing. I also didn’t want to re-finish the edge. Make sure your peplum ruffle is at least as long as your fitted shirt, if not longer – but remember, the fitted shirt will ride up a bit, as they do. * * Trim the underside/left-over ruffle underneath. {again, for pros, you could have just chosen to use a smaller section of fabric OR sewn your ruffle on as you normally would sew a ruffle on}

* Re-stich the side seams of your peplum – which was originally the men’s shirt side seam that you cut.
Voila!

Have Fun!
Star Vogue
Love it! Def going to try this out!
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Natali
Wow! You’re so handy and talented! Great DIY!
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Anonymous
This is so very stylish and Mind Blowing T-shirt.
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emma
I can’t wait to make one or three, love it.
Pratishtha Durga
Love Peplum, and you make this DIY sound so cool!!!
Love this shirt on you.
el_martina
I love your diy projects!!!
Anonymous
It is very stylish and Designing T-shirt .
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Anesa
Wow, it is amazing!!! =)
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Vera Vanity
Great post! Xoxo V.V.
Natasha Fatah
Cute idea!
xoxo
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Kendall
Such a GREAT idea, I think this is one DIY I definitely have to give a go!
xo K
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Sarah
Wow! Your t-shirt turned out so perfectly – I really need to try this DIY!!! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
Sarah
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Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts
this is gorgeous, I love it!
Jenny
So creative and such a lovely result!
GFS
This came right on time! Per usual, you’re a genius!
I saw a peplum skirt on ASOS and almost bought it for 70 bucks, then I thought…I can make that!
This tutorial basically solved my problem!
(Here is the ASOS Skirt… http://us.asos.com/ASOS-AFRICA-Sheer-Pencil-Skirt-With-Printed-Peplum/y40ia/?iid=2080722&cid=15683&Rf-300=1946&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi&mporgp=L0FTT1MtQWZyaWNhL0FTT1MtQUZSSUNBLVNoZWVyLVBlbmNpbC1Ta2lydC1XaXRoLVByaW50ZWQtUGVwbHVtL1Byb2Qv)
Hope the link works! If it doesn’t…just go to ASOS.COm and then type in Africa…and the skirt should pop up)
Again. Genius. You. Genius.
Carsedra
Now this is a totally cool idea! I might have to try this, I have been trying to get back into sewing for a while but haven’t yet, but this is really easy to do!!
Carsedra of:
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Tiffany*
This is genius! I wish I had an ounce of your craftiness! You could seriously make these shirts and sell them…I’ll be first in line to buy 🙂
beijos,
Tiffany
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House of Hemingway
This is so cute, reminds me that these blouses where so “in” back in the early 90’s when I was in 4th or 5th grade! 😀
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Last day of my Sephora giveaway!
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Chanda T
this is too cool!!!! Gotta give this a try
my very own lookbook
great idea! I’m going to try this as soon as possible!
xoxo
keepthesecret
Aaaaaaw, it’s really cute ♥ And easy to realise! Excellent idea (:
Jessica @ Here(and)Now
you amaze me! I am still scared of my sewing machine, but maybe we need to make up so that I can try this out!
xx
antique engagement rings
Love the t shirt. Great look!
Eloquent English
Oh my gosh I so am going to PIN this!!! LOVE IT!!! xoxo A-
Consider Me Lovely
I tried something similar last week, but it didn’t come out the way I hoped :-(. I think I’ll try it again :-).
Anna
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Anna
Miu miu has a lot of them, I really like the style!
xAnna
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jessica
So Cute! So easy!! Thanks 🙂
tineey
I LOVE LOVE this DIY. Will need to try this out for sure!
clarity enhanced diamonds
Such a cute and easy to pull off look. LOVE!
Kat
I tried using a sewing machine once… sewed through my own index finger 🙁 You are so creative!! I would love to do things like this but don’t quite have the creative mind like you do!
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drollgirl
that is so STINKIN’ CUTE! seriously! i love it!
i almost went to joann’s this weekend because i have SEVERAL sewing projects that i really really really need to get to. but i flaked. mostly because i am lazy, and the thought of pulling out the machine and re-threading it for every stinking project makes me groan!
yes, i am THAT lazy!
Sylvia from Dare to DIY
You’re an artist! That looks fab 🙂 I wish I could sew like you…
Daniela
love it! What a great idea and super cheap. The only problem is I can’t sew :/
carla5555
Pure genius!!! I WISH I had time to make this… Chasing four year old twins instead lol. Keep up the great work Meg! Xoxo
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Tori
So cute! I am new a sewing but perhaps I can tackle the dreaded pleat 😀
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Adventures in Dressmaking
Cute! I have been planning to do this all spring! Love bringing the peplum trend for a daytime look. =)
Marina
Look awesome <3
xx
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Anonymous
It’s wonderful! Please pin it to you DIY board! I don’t have a sewing machine yet and I want to remember to make this! I love peplums!
Güler
youre soo beatiful and smartt:) and your blog is amazing! my diy blog–> http://gkdone.blogspot.com/
beausourirebags
Such a cute idea… great for covering my tummy and tush LOL. Great Job!
Life's a shoe
this is fabulous and so creative!
SweetBonita
i’m sure this has already been said somewhere within these comments, but you really need to be in design school. you’re so crafty and quick to look at something and just make it, effortlessly. nice job!
Ayantika
very inspiring DYI…would love to try it out 🙂
Love,
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Anonymous
This is very stylish and Creative clothes.
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Laura
lovely. trying it asap <3
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Excellent post for sharing. I will recommend it to all of my friends.
Prudence and Austere
Great project and a really nicely written tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
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Cymone
I love you Maegan, you never disappoint, every DIY I love and NEED to try 😛
I was so inspired by all the peplum style this season, but I was really in love with the peplum style shirt, and this is destiny, thank you so much for sharing yet another amazing DIY sweetie!
Cymone
xo
Tairalyn
Just made one! You have had me urging to make one. AND I just did – I’m in love. I will be posting it on the blog “with mentions of you of course” on the 28th. Come by and see if you’d like. Love to hear what you think.
XO
Tairalyn
http://www.LittleMissMama.com
Anonymous
Love peplum! For example in this greek rock outfit http://trescic.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/greek-rock/
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Going to try this but think I am going to use a print cotton for my peplum and maybe also do ruffles on the sleeves with some vintage lace trim. I may start on this tonight! Love it……thanks.
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Lovely tutorial. I made something similar inspired by you. Thank you.
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