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Two T-shirts, a pair of scissors, one can of spraypaint = One comfy, cool dress to go dancing in!

Posted by Heidi G. from La Cañada Flintridge, California, United States • Published
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  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 1
    Step 1

    One large unbleached cotton t-shirt to make the top: sleeves trimmed of their edges, neck cut out, and laid flat.

  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 2
    Step 2

    Now cut a deep-V, starting from the bottom edge (right square in the middle of the t-shirt) to each side of the neck hole. You end up with a V-shaped piece of fabric you can toss into your scrap pile for use later (right side of photo).

  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 3
    Step 3

    Once you line up the whole hem from left to right (separated down the middle now because of the V), the bottom is folded up about 3.5" and sewn along the top of the fold with a zigzag stitch on the machine.

  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 4
    Step 4

    Finish off the pointed ends of your shirt however you like (I just quickly sewed them up the sides, and trimmed a bit off so they are triangular.)

  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 5
    Step 5

    Now you cross-over one side of the hemmed shirt so it's hugging your hips comfortably, and pin it. Now sew along the bottom of the hem, so it's securely in place, again with a zigzag stitch. Or, you can just quickly sew up where the two layers meet so it's solidly attached. The point is that the shirt is snugly connected at the bottom, but open at the V, and sensually reveals what you have on underneath. ;)

  • How to make a wrap dress. Glam Rock Wrap Dress! - Step 6
    Step 6

    Now you're free to make a very simple stencil (I used an exacto knife to cut out the bird-shape into a slab of cardboard) and spray to your heart's content! I used cheap acrylic florist's spray, and it's probably not water-proof, but this was my first project of this nature, so who cares! Let dry several hours.

  • Step 7

    The skirt consists of another large unbleached cotton t-shirt that has been chopped up, and wrapped around the hips, and secured with a safety pin. I got it out of "108 ways to cut up your t-shirt" (I *think* that's the name of the book...hehe..) but you can experiment!

    These two pieces can be easily worn together, or separately. The top is also reversable, and is dead cute with skinny jeans and slouchy boots too! It's extremely comfortable, and flattering.

    Enjoy your new shirt/dress!

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Holly K.
Holly K. · Chicago, Illinois, US
Omnomnom.
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Apple B.
Apple B. · Rockford, Illinois, US · 4 projects
I only did the top part, and cut up the back instead of the front and wore it backwards. I didn't sew it, but I just rolled the hem up a bit and secured it with safety pins and it still looks fab! Thanks for the idea! Happy
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Pomka Love
Pomka Love
Oooh ooooooh!
This is really rad! <3
I hope I can make this someday~
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Julie D.
Julie D. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 11 projects
Love this! For those of you looking how to do the skirt, the book is "108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt" by Megan Nicolay Happy
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<3Kelseigh Noelle(;
<3Kelseigh Noelle(; · 6 projects
I like the way the fabric falls! it looks good you should go on P roject Runway with Heidi Klumb
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Heidi
Heidi · Fair Oaks, California, US · 2 projects
Hey its another Heidi!!! Happy great project i'll have to try it...
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XxLocoliahXxW00
XxLocoliahXxW00
cutest eva caant wait to try it out and i love your bird design
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meg c.
meg c.
That's so cute!
Is there a way to do it out of fabric, instead of a t-shirt? (I have some hot pink jersey I'm just dying to use.)
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LaLaStar
LaLaStar · 1 project
I love it! Can you clarify the last two steps please? Photos?
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Lovette'sz-xoxo
Lovette'sz-xoxo · 15 projects
ii looveeee yourr pincushionn : ]
oh and cute shirt!
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