It’s all about the details, turn a t-shirt dress into a cool fashion forward DIY Skull Tunic with Zippers with this simple t-shirt hack.
TOOLS & MATERIALS:
- T-shirt knit dress
- 2 Metal zippers
- Scissors or seam ripper
- Pins
- Sewing machine
- Crafty Chica Flocked Applique
- Iron
step 1
Follow the instructions on the applique to make sure you have the right side facing your dress.
Place the applique onto your dress and cover it with a thin towel or cloth.
Press firmly and keep the iron moving over your applique for a few minutes until the applique is fixed to the dress.
Peel away the backing to reveal the design.
Note: the lines on the applique will be thinner on your dress than they look in the package.
step 2
Measure your zippers next to your dress starting from the bottom of the dress.
Put a pin in the seam where you want the zippers to end.
step 3
Using either your scissors or you seam ripper, open the side seams on your dress starting at the bottom hem.
step 4
Pin your zippers in place.
step 5
Using your sewing machine and a zipper foot, sew all the way around the zippers.
Trim your threads.
I really like the subtle look of the black flocked applique on the black dress. It’s a very subtle detail that really makes your tunic unique.
The metal zippers add a touch of contrast and interest to a basic t-shirt dress. There you have it a quick and easy altered t-shirt that’s the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.
Leave me a comment and let me know how your’s turns out!
my favorite new sweater has side zippers just like that! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post that links to your tutorial here:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-t-shirt-tunic-with-side-seam-zippers/2014/11/05/
–Anne
Thanks Anne! Side zippers are awesome!
xoxo
Cathy
Love this. Awesome idea.