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10 Ways to Transform a Plain White T-Shirt

Everybody loves a plain white Tee Shirt. There is, quite simply, no better pairing then a T-Shirt and jeans in my opinion. Well, today I am having some fun with the classic white Tee.

I took a plain white tee shirt, and styled it 10 different ways. Some involve sewing, some are a simple twist, tie, and go. But all are simple, and something you can do!

‘Ten Shirt Challenge’

Ten ways to transform a plain white tee into modern, stylish every day wear.


 

10 ways to transform a plain white T-Shirt


 

Look No. 1

T-Shirt turned dress.

Look No 1 - Ten Shirt Challenge Collage - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

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Look No. 2

T-Shirt turned mini.

Look No 2 - Ten Shirt Challenge Collage - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

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Look No. 3

Add button tabs to sleeves.

Look No 3 - Ten Shirt Challenge - Add button tabs

 

Look No 3 - Add button tabs - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

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Look No. 4

Wrap it around – instant skirt.

Look No 4 - Ten Shirt Challenge - Instant Skirt This look was achieved by simply tying on the T Shirt, using the same ‘Long Sleeve’ method found here.

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Look No. 5

Metallic watercolor fabric paint.

Look No 5 - Ten Shirt Challenge - Watercolor Fabric Paint Hand Painting on Fabric gives your tee shirt an instant boost! Try adding a bit of water to your fabric paint for a water-color effect.

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Look No. 6

Off the shoulder hi-low dolman.

Look No 6 - High-Low Dolman with Pocket - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

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Look N0. 7

Raglan tee with fun animal print fabric pairing.

Look No 7 - Animal Fabric Raglan - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

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Look No. 8

Wrap around – instant dress.

Look No 8 - Instant Dress - Ten Shirt Challenge

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The Tee Shirt Dress involves no sewing at all, simply slip on, tie sleeves, and go. A great tutorial can be found here.

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Look No. 9

Loose fitting tank, with ribbon belt.

Look No 9 - Loose Fitting Tank with Belt - Ten Shirt Challenge

Look No 9 - Loose Tank with Belt - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

Slip tank on, and wrap your ribbon around your waist and tie. (I used denim bias tape).

 

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Look No. 10

Knot tie sides with RIT dye.

Look No 10 - Knot Sides with RIT Dye - 10 Ways to Transform a White Tee -  #sewing   ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

Sew up the sides as high or low as you want for more or less coverage. Once you are done sewing back together, simply dip dye using your favorite RIT color, and you have a fabulous new sleeveless tee for Summer!

 

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And there you have it, 10 fun and easy ways to transform any white tee shirt into something fresh and new.  Who doesn’t love a good Tee Shirt Upcycle, or ten.

Plain white tees never looked so good.

 

10 Ways to Transform a White Tee - DIY #sewing tutorials - The Ten Shirt Challenge  ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

10 Ways to Transform a White Tee - DIY #sewing tutorials - The Ten Shirt Challenge  ||  www.sewingrabbit.com

 

 

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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Comments

  1. Charming Doodle says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Wow! Great ideas! My favorite is the fabric paint one. Love that watercolor effect. You are so creative!

    Reply
    • Jess Abbott says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Thanks so much Elisa!

      Reply
  2. Melissa says

    July 31, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Um, you are a genius. This is going to go viral.

    Reply
    • Jess Abbott says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:21 am

      Here’s to hoping Melissa 🙂

      Reply
  3. RaeAnna says

    July 31, 2013 at 9:50 am

    BRILLIANT! You are so cute and stylish! I love this idea!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      July 31, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Thanks so much RaeAnna!

      Reply
  4. Abby says

    July 31, 2013 at 9:52 am

    So fun Jess! You look incredible as always!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      July 31, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Thank you so much Abby 🙂

      Reply
  5. Samina says

    July 31, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Great looks — all of them! I am already thinking of copying your contrast raglan sleeve version.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      July 31, 2013 at 11:10 am

      I think that is my favorite one Samina 🙂

      Reply
  6. Aunt Deb says

    July 31, 2013 at 11:06 am

    JESSICA!!! You look beautiful in every single one of your extra brilliant creations! And the best part is they look totally do-able! You did the hard part in thinking them up and experimenting. So clever of you! Can’t wait for what’s next!

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    • Jess says

      July 31, 2013 at 11:10 am

      Thanks so much Aunt Deb! You are awesome, I love you!!!

      Reply
  7. Erin || Sewbon.com says

    July 31, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Love this! Pinning now!

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  8. Vanessa@DesignsbySessa says

    July 31, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    LOVE THIS!!!! It makes me want to try it!

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    ooh the tab sleeve version is my fave! love these ideas 🙂

    Reply
    • Larissa says

      April 2, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      We have been friends for nleary 9 years now, oh how the time goes by and in those years we’ve both grown in so many ways, and faced so many challenges to get us to the places we are today. I just want to tell you how proud I am of you and how much I truly love you and value our friendship every single day I’ll see you in 13 days

      Reply
  10. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Um. Genius. I love them all! But I think the tab sleeve is my favorite. Can you believe I don’t have a single white t-shirt?! I will be picking one (or 10 lol) up now!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Palak says

    August 2, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    I love this Jess– way to go! Where did you get your shirts?

    Reply
  12. Stef says

    August 5, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    Finally had a quiet minute to study all of these. Love them – I think the animal print raglan sleeve is my favorite – although the expression on your face in the RIT dye one is fabulous, also. You are on fire, girl!

    Reply
  13. Bonita says

    August 6, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Love them! My favorite is the dress one (number one)! I think I’m going to collect tees

    Reply

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