My entry to the “pumpkin” theme on SYTYC:
For one option, find a discarded black shirt, and spice it up with a jack-o-lantern and fun sleeves.
You or your child will then have a unique Halloween shirt for minimal cost.
For another option, instead of a jack-o-lantern, grab a clearance tank and add a plain pumpkin for a shirt that can be layered all Fall long.
So, I’m slow on blogging today (note, it’s mid-afternoon) and so being lazy I’m just loading some of my “tutorial” pics on as-is, no editing, no watermaking, no shrinking to web view size, etc (those of you that blog, don’t you think that whole aspect of it can be such a hassle?? – and so I’m skipping it today) – –
HAND-SEWING VERSION
Print out a pumpkin shape (or freehand it, but I’m awful at that!) and trace around it on your shirt. Cut that part out.stick a square of fabric under the hole.
Stitch in large stitches using contrasting thread around the edge to hold it down to your fabric. Stitch any embellishments (vines, etc) as you want.
Iron on some fusible interfacing to the back so it will stiffen up the whole area. That’s it!
MACHINE-SEWN VERSION
Cut some festive socks at the ankle.
Pin and sew them to the sleeve. This sleeve was big so I added a pleat as shown.
Trace a jack-o-lantern on the black shirt using chalk. Layer the fabric under it.
Pin the shirt to the fabric and using the sewing machine sew on all of your white lines. After sewing, cut out the excess black spaces. That’s it!
Tomorrow I’ll show you the shirts I made that inspired me to make this my “pumpkin” project….
Beth @ Sand To Pearl says
Hey, if it makes any difference the pictures still came out ok, and it is a hassle to mess with them.
The Autocrat: Haley says
Great idea! I love those sleeves! Great job!
Mindy says
AH!! I really want to do those argyle sleeves!! Love it!
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Krista @ While He Was Napping says
I love this! It turned out fantastic! If you get a chance, I’d love for you to come link it to my party this weekend. Starts tomorrow at 6pm PST. Hope to see you there! Again, looks awesome!
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Krista
southernscraps says
great shirts!
Bella says
Mandy, this turned out so neat. I love the sock idea, for the sleeves. Would have never thought they were socks, lol. I am hosting a party, all things halloween, **6 weeks 2 Spook** and would love if you linked up. Thanks again, Bella 🙂
Crystal says
These turned out so cute. what a fun technique.
Jen @ Eating My Candy says
This is so cute. I’m going to feature this on my blog today. Grab a button over there if you want. 🙂
Jen
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