DIY: RUFFLE WATERFALL TEE

March 22, 2012

Posted 09/12

When I passed this fabric at the craft store last week I immediately was intrigued by it.

Ever wonder how to upcycle a perfectly good tee or tank that is stained?

Well this fabric saved a couple shirts for me! And it takes 10 minutes to do!

Supplies:

Liquid Stitch (Better than hem tape miracle worker)

Ruffle Fabric (Found mine here, but it is sold many places)

Tee or Tank

One half yard can upcycle 3 shirts!

Total Cost: $5.00

Instructions:

1) This fabric comes in many different colors at Hobby Lobby. Hunt your closet for the shirt you want to perform plastic surgery on that best matches your fabric color;)

2) Measure your fabric over your tee or tank (I used an old J.Crew tank that was stained in front) and trim a piece in vertical direction of ruffles that measures a couple inches from either side of the shirt.

3) Place Liquid stitch alongside all edges and let dry for twenty minutes. Trim alongside the top and bottom hems. I left it slightly longer on the bottom for a better waterfall effect. What is great about this fabric is that it is a very soft tee-shirt like material so you don’t have to worry about the edges shredding.

Feel free to email me with questions.

Stay tuned for another fun fashion DIY coming up next week;)

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Cynthia says:

March 22, 2012 at 7:41 pm

Ooooh! I’m so going to do this! Fun idea, thanks 😉

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Sandy a la Mode says:

March 22, 2012 at 7:43 pm

you are amazing!! LOVE THIS!!

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Danielle says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm

I love this! Definitely going to have to try! Thanks so much for sharing!! xo

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Krista says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:10 pm

Love this of course 😉 Your creativity amazes me!

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Paislea Elyse says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:11 pm

i love this! it’s so cute! and so simple!

drop by allister bee soon!

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Heather J says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:15 pm

awesome Anna! on my list of things to pick up at hob lob!

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Alexandria says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:37 pm

Amazing. You are so talented!

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Lori Anderson says:

March 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm

That’s gorgeous, but I have to tell you, after sewing over my finger once — I’d rather buy it from you!!!!

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seriouslysassymama.com says:

March 22, 2012 at 9:31 pm

You make the cutest things.

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

March 22, 2012 at 9:55 pm

Brilliant!

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sherri lynn says:

March 22, 2012 at 10:21 pm

What a cute upcycle! I need you to come to my house and help me find inspiration in my closet! You always have such good ideas to change things you already have!

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ilene @ muchloveilly says:

March 22, 2012 at 11:44 pm

i’m always impressed with your DIYs. always so classy and wearable! love this!

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ilene @ muchloveilly says:

March 22, 2012 at 11:44 pm

i’m always impressed with your DIYs. always so classy and wearable! love this!

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Shannon says:

March 23, 2012 at 12:12 am

So pretty! Love it!

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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Fashion Meets Food says:

March 23, 2012 at 12:43 am

Oh my gosh I absolutely adore this! Gorgeous job! xo

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Mere says:

March 23, 2012 at 1:50 am

This is too cute!!! And totally do-able for the non-sewer like me! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

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Mere says:

March 23, 2012 at 1:50 am

This is too cute!!! And totally do-able for the non-sewer like me! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

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Shea says:

March 23, 2012 at 1:51 am

Wow I love how this turned out–what a pretty shirt and I can’t believe how affordable it is to make!!

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InteriorGroupie says:

March 23, 2012 at 1:55 am

oooohhh you have hit a mega home run with this one. Love it!

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Lindsay says:

March 23, 2012 at 4:22 am

HELLO talented momma! 🙂 LOVE THIS!

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the late afternoon says:

March 23, 2012 at 5:02 am

love this DIY – the shirt looks like it was purchased with the “waterfall” detail!

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LaQi Styling says:

March 23, 2012 at 5:24 am

Nice Blog. Love this idea. Great look, I am definitely trying this. Thanks for sharing. Please follow my blog @ http://www.laqistyling.com. I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

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Camille says:

March 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm

Oh, I love it of course! Great idea. I have gotten rid of too many shirts…now I won’t!

Cheers.

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Amanda says:

March 23, 2012 at 12:43 pm

This is such a great idea!

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Nuha says:

March 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm

so cute anna! great job!

http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com

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BostonSportsGal says:

March 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

Your DIY are so awesome… must do them all!
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Danie at Pasadya says:

March 23, 2012 at 5:19 pm

So cool that you don’t have to sew anything! Thanks for the inspiration, Anna. 🙂

Happy Friday!

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Kirsten says:

March 23, 2012 at 5:33 pm

You are pretty much a genius!!

I love this idea!!

And I love that cardigan!!

Kirsten
http://www.travandkirk.blogspot.com

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Sharstin says:

March 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm

you are always up to something fab

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Sarah Klassen says:

March 24, 2012 at 4:06 pm

SO so pretty—I love the femininity and texture that this adds to the look 🙂 xx

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Catherine at Design Editor says:

March 28, 2012 at 6:40 pm

Ah! I have a Hobby Lobby and am going to run to buy this fabric. LOVE this!

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Angie Briggs says:

April 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

This is super cute! I
Angie @ Desperate Houselife

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Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says:

July 10, 2012 at 2:44 am

love you use of the ruffle fabric for this shirt. well done, happy to have found your blog!

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-:-Dee-:- says:

September 9, 2012 at 6:05 am

Would you suggest hand washing the shirt?

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Debbie says:

December 23, 2012 at 7:21 pm

I just made this and it took all of 5 min. Thanks so much for a great inspiration. Can’t wait to wear it.

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February 1, 2014 at 2:11 am

How does it do in the washing machine and dryer? (Liquid stitch)

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You don’t even have to worry about an exact match, you could go tone-on-tone or contrasting colors.

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