Project Specs
- 2 Large retro t-shirts repurposed for fabric- 0.9 M required for main and 0.4 M required for neckline, sleeve and hem finishing's.
- All major seams stitched on a JUKI MO-6816 industrial over-lock machine.
- 1.5 Hours total from cutting to final stitch.
Original Thrifted T-Shirts
Video
Design Elements
Graphic Design Placement
Color Block Sleeves
Self Fabric Ribbing
Final Thoughts
Alternatively, if you have nothing in your closet that will work, think about visiting your local thrift shops for fabric or larger garments. We plan on exploring more upcycled designs going forward, as the overall message is important to us.
Happy Sewing!
Designed, photographed and written by Sheila Wong Studios.