This comfy dress is easy to make and only cost me a dollar! It’s
perfect for HOT summer days when you want to be cool and comfortable, but you
don’t want to wear shorts and a tank top.
It does take a little bit of sewing knowledge (i.e., how to gather), and
you will need a basic sewing machine.
You will need a large T-shirt. Use the largest T-shirt you can find. I used a 4X, which I bought at the dollar
store. You will also need a tank top or
T-shirt that fits you. I had a tank top
that I didn’t wear much, but found it matched the T-shirt perfectly.
Cut out the sleeves and cut across the top of the T-shirt.
Trim to make it into a skirt shape.
Measure where you want the waist to be on the tank top and cut about a half an inch below that.
Turn the T-shirt inside out and sew up the sides. Even though you don’t need to sew all the way to the bottom, it looks better if you do.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXVWq6td7jsMmfejoip9ENXkSFvTuCS9d9PuKMj968CaFX_Y6ZzICJz28z7TdV2sawbfh06V96abYDf1JwbcS6xBKP0AztrwWbaABfHAZjf_hZBDLvfHcvvlLE_UblfakjNR78P8M7CI/s200/dress2.jpg)
Set your stitch length to the longest setting and sew two lines of stitches around the top of the skirt for gathering.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRAVkBgLiFGKRYoxEyTaDzRpmwbx-ec4wuTvBhxzkkzolrzEaR4DMgEB6NUhMPnWYighSLzwi7EvTmzYyv331uAzo9Ce2W1SuJLSmb9Fg9JO5VCzCvBgCMy9PNxfdWfGXpKsUIhEDZHk/s200/dress3.jpg)
Pin the tank top to the skirt, wrong sides together, gathering the skirt as you go. Match the side seams. Then baste. I don’t usually take the time to baste when I sew, but I find it is essential for gathering.
Remove the basting stitches.
Press the seam allowances upwards.
Turn the dress right side out and top-stitch just above the seam, making sure to sew through the seam allowances underneath. (See photo below. Click for a larger view.) This helps reinforce the seam and keeps it from coming undone.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPD1QVPLASF4TTflcd-W8_X4AsJGi9VxMhMnEUEeIe_QwqpXTbvfKsBwFUkFqnIchI_6OTYlhuURs2jKKJmgHmONAvXgw5xRvt44Z4XYVt4e7cxogfeqAsXWd7nNrpBtMqXfk0ddN1FN0/s200/dress5.jpg)
Note: I got inspiration for this dress from my friend Amy's post.
I like this idea. You came up with a good one, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Well done!! do experiments! Don't be afraid!
ReplyDeleteit looks nice.
ReplyDelete