Easy T-shirt Into Dress With Pockets - No pattern needed - Hello Kitty

The third time is a charm! Or is it the fourth? I am back with more upcycling t-shirts into dresses. This time I found some cute Hello Kitty Crop tops and transformed them into practical dresses. I used two yards of each fabric for the skirt portion. A pocket is essential, so you know that will be included! The T-shirts are from Ross, the fabric from Hobby Lobby.
Make the shirt I am wearing: • New Look 6292 - An acc...
Make the belt: • Easy Accessories - Mak...
Lemon dress: • Project Re-Do - Easy T...
With denim skirts: • Upcycle a T-shirt into... Kids version: • Easy T-shirt Dress - S...
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0:00 Intro
4:03 Cutting out
15:54 Pockets
21:11 Pinning Side Seams
22:36 Storytime with Stacy
26:09 Sewing side seams
29:56 Staystitching and pocket seam correction
32:27 Hemming the gingham
34:19 Gathering stitches
35:45 Pinning shirt to skirt
40:06 Close-up of pulling gathering lines
43:17 Sewing the waistline
45:15 Fit check
47:26 Waistline corrections
51:22 Saga of the twin needle
53:40 easily rip out twin needle stitching
24:36 Final garments
Music:
Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE
Serger: Bernette 334DS

[@mimaw1365]

I love the one with the green because it hangs so nice. I think it looks great without the belt. Thank you for your tutorial. I leaned some things I didn’t know. I’ve been sewing for about 50 years.

[@stacyrobbins]

The green is the winner in the comments! I am always learning something new with sewing. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. 🧵

[@carolhiller1112]

I love the green one as it blends and hangs better than the other one. I think the green one is actually quite slimming making you look taller. ❤❤❤

[@m.b.ortega544]

Agree! The woven skirt adds more width to her figure.

[@stacyrobbins]

Everyone prefers the green! 💚 I like the shirt better on that one too. I can't believe I found a knit so close in color. The other looks almost like a dirndl with the belt 😅

[@carolhiller1112]

@@stacyrobbins yes an absolute match I agree💚 well done Stacy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@caroledillon9570]

So loved the green dress. Looked really nice on you.

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you so much! Green was the clear favorite in the comments. 💚

[@WobblyBiped]

Never would have thought of this. It's a great idea!! Thank you!!

[@stacyrobbins]

YAY! Please let me know if you make one. I have a similar video for making one for kids. Happy sewing!

[@venuscruz6075]

I personally think with your shape, a empire waist would look better.......it would bring up the skirt portion higher on your body and flow better. I love making these type dresses.

[@stacyrobbins]

I do wear a lot of Empire waisted things! I have a pile of things that need tweaking, and these are on that pile. Specifically for the waistline. Good eye!

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Agreed although I did like the green one

[@stellaunger8568]

I’ve planned to make a t-shirt dress for a long time. Thank you, you’ve inspired me. ❤😊

[@stacyrobbins]

Please check back in and update on your project. I would love to hear about it! 🧵

[@aribella6913]

I’m a gingham manic, that one is going to be so cute. I also love green so I’m loving these ideas. Oh my gosh when you said about the holes in the t shirts at the belly, I just about fainted. That happened to me and I thought I was the only one. Now I’ll make dresses.

[@stacyrobbins]

The little belly holes are one of life's mysteries. 😅 I love gingham now too. I would love to hear about your shirt remakes when you do them. 🧵

[@pjacksreads536]

I love both. I haven’t done anything like this before. My sister wants me to help her join a tank top to the bottom of a dress. That is what I was looking for help with

[@stacyrobbins]

Please check back back and let me know how your project with your sister goes.

[@normacooper6377]

Clever & cute! 🙌🎊 Hadn’t seen anyone doing this that I recall anyway. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you!

[@jackgustafson1270]

I really like the video. Looking forward to making it. You hit all the points I needed to know. Thanks again.🎉

[@stacyrobbins]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting. I would love to hear how your project goes. Happy sewing! 🧵

[@debbiesnyder4778]

I absolutely love these!!!! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. Can’t wait to do some for myself

[@stacyrobbins]

I am glad you like the project! If you make your please update and tell me about it. I love to hear what others are making. Happy sewing!

[@kaseycruze3662]

Love the green one! ❤️❤️

[@stacyrobbins]

The green is getting all the votes! Thanks you! 💚

[@ZeldaSews]

I like to look up both of them❤

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you, Zelda, you are always so kind.

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Stacy, I'm listening to you as I'm taping my Rhapsody blouse together. You're such a great teacher.❤

[@reneemorgan9320]

That's such a good pattern!

[@ZeldaSews]

@@reneemorgan9320 Hi Renee! Thank you so much! I have heard so much about that pattern. I decided to go ahead and try it! I love Love Notions patterns because of the full bust option. I made a muslin yesterday and I really like it. I showed a picture of it in my Friday Sews video that will be up ay 6:30am today. You are welcome to stop by and see it. Have a blessed weekend, and happy sewing!🧵

[@stacyrobbins]

Ooh, another pattern to look up! Thank you, and happy sewing!

[@noemir8262]

They both look super cute even without a belt. During hot weather I'd throw the belt out the window 😂. Thanks for reminding me of this great upcycling option. I have tees that I've kind of gotten bored with but this can give them new life.😊

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you! I agree about the hot weather. I go for flowy and nonrestrictive for most of the summer here in Oklahoma. It gets HOT! If you decide on a t-shirt remake I would like to hear about it. Happy sewing! 🧵

[@elviem1934]

I love the second one! The skirt drapes so nicely and it’s very flattering!

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you! 💚The green is the winner in the comments!

[@lidabard2121]

Well.... I like the concept and I appreciate the tips for construction. I'm not liking hello kitty on an adult. It looks like a pajama top to me. Just a different point of view. I think I will give it a go and make a dress like this. Thank you!

[@stacyrobbins]

I have been thinking about finding some old concert T's for an upcycle. I have the lemon, and stiped versions too. There are so many things you can do with an old favorite T! Please check back in if you decide to make one. I would like to hear about it.

[@VivaSewStyle]

Beautiful ❤

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you, Vani!

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Nice

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you!

[@sabinerosais1231]

❤❤❤

[@stacyrobbins]

Thank you!

[@Jo-ji1yf]

Looks fantastic! I'd love a whole wardrobe of these dresses. This is probably a stupid question but i need to know. Do you sew with an overlocker? I'm really a beginner like totally a beginner

[@stacyrobbins]

I do use an overlock machine but it isn't a necessity. A sewing machine with a zig zag option is the place to start. if you love sewing and want to dive deep, then start looking at overlocks. (Just my opinion as a long time sewing teacher)