Remaking a Plain White T-Shirt and Jean Shorts into a Fabulous Ensemble

I am super excited for today’s post.  I’ve had this pair of short and this top for a while now.  Having plain shorts and a plain white t-shirt is great if you want to pair it with something more intricate, loud, or flashy.  But I didn’t like either of these pieces for that purpose.  This is perhaps because both pieces scream “Do something with me!!!”  And do something, I shall.  Time for a refashion!

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com
Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

Let’s get rid of that not-so-well-done hem job on the shorts.

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Iron it out.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

I’m going to throw in some lace, too …

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

Into the dye bath we go.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

Let’s dip dye the shirt.

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We’ll dip dye the shorts, too, but a string is needed to hang them so they don’t fall in.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

On second thought, that string is great idea.  I’m going to dip dye the sleeves of the shirt too.

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After thoroughly rinsing with cold water, I let the ensemble sun dry, and then threw them in the dryer, then washer, then dryer again.  They are ready for some upcycling.

I got some sequins for the bottom of the shirt, but alas, it wasn’t wide enough!!

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Some really fancy ribbon, cut up into pieces, to the rescue.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

Add some of that dyed lace and a flower on top of the ribbon.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

I had some extra pieces of ribbon, so I’m going to add them to the sleeves and collar.

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

And we are all done.

Wow!! Best remake I’ve done yet!  Close-ups of the sleeve and collar:

Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com Refashioning a Dip Dye Shirt and Shorts Outfit #upcycle #refashion #sewing http://www.upcycledfashionista.com

Final:

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