Debra Quartermain's T-Shirt REMIX

Debra Quartermain – Debra Quartermain Design

Debra is a licensed designer in the craft and sewing industries. Author of several books and published magazine articles Debra enthusiastically shares her passion for creativity. A savvy seamstress, fabric and felts are her first choice but she also enjoys working in mixed media and delights in creating whimsical dimensional characters.

www.debraquartermain.com

Debra created this amazing evening gown in 20 minutes at the Westcott Brand CHA TShirt REMIX contest at the Winter 2012 CHA Show!

And Debra was kind enough to provide a step by step tutorial (see her reply below) on how to make this easy and elegant evening gown!

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Permalink Reply by Debra Quartermain on February 22, 2012 at 1:15pm

Looks great on you Marissa! Such fun to do!

How to!

You will need:
1 XL Tshirt
Extreme Edge Westcott Brand® Titanium Steel Scissors
Embellishments
Fabri-Tac Glue by Beacon
Ruler

Fold Tshirt in half lining up seams with sleeves flat. Fold in half three more times smoothing as you go.

Begin below sleeve. Cut from one folded edge through to ½” from opposite folded edge.
Turn Tshirt and cut from opposite fold. Repeat. Cut evenly spaced slits. The narrower the slits the longer the dress will be. I suggest about 2” width. (This has to be cut carefully so as to not cut completely through either side. The Extreme Edge scissors will cut through several layers easily.)

Continue to the bottom of Tshirt. I left about a 3” wide border on the bottom. Carefully open up the Tshirt and put it on. Gently stretch it out with your legs, the border at the bottom will create a wavy effect. (An added and unexpected surprise!)

5. For the dress top I cut off one sleeve, glued it to bottom of opposite sleeve. Fan folded sleeve and cut small slits through one side only. The neckline was cut off by 2” and scrap piece used to tie opposite shoulder tight. Embellish as desired.

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Permalink Reply by Westcott Brand on February 22, 2012 at 1:43pm

Thank you so much Debra for the very detailed and professional tutorial on your T-Shirt REMIX project! You are a craft genius and a wonderful teacher! I can't wait to try making one too! We look forward to seeing your segments on Creative Living for PBS! Please post the footage of those demos on craftingrocks.com!