Making a dress for the *FIRST TIME* from ONLY thrifted t-shirts!!!

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Hi Eggies!!! Find all the graphic t-shirts near you because today we're doing a thrift DIY and making a mini dress! Highly inspired by the brand Lifer, we're replicating a patchwork style and babydoll silhouette. If you would want to create your own dress, I've included step-by-step instructions and measurements below. Best of luck!
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Base shirt
- Lace trimming
- Statement pendant
- 12x shirt panels (7.5"L x 9.5"W)
- 5x contrast panels (7.5"L x 4.5"W)
INSTRUCTIONS: (follow for size S/M)
1) Crop base shirt to measure 15" from shoulder to hem
2) Cut t-shirts and contrast panels to dimensions mentioned above
3) Sew shirt panels together to create 2x rows
4) Sew gathered detail at top of each row
5) Sew rows to one another, sew tiered skirt to base shirt
6) Sew lace trimming to neckline and cuffs
7) Hand sew statement pendant
8) Clean hem with a straight stitch
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[@hayle.heretic]

Girl the dress turned out so good!!!! This is so inspirational! Not me on my way to buy a sewing machine 😂❤

[@twinelle]

Thank youuuuu! I had a handful of hiccups but still super fulfilling when the piece comes out good! YUUUSSSSS go get one!!

[@ivania321]

yaaas! stimulate your brain babies !!

[@EmiliaESwan]

THE DRESS CAME OUT SO CUTE!!! I’m so inspired to do this

[@twinelle]

YUUUUUSSSSS girl! Surprisingly, it's not that hard to make if you break it down into 3 pieces: the bust, 1st skirt tier, and 2nd skirt tier! You can TOTALLY make one!❤

[@EmiliaESwan]

@@twinelle if I make one I’ll def tag you!

[@dianaa3557]

Get a sewing mat! The self healing or rotary mat, that will make using the round cutting tool sooooooo easy! It allows you to push harder on an even surface and really cut through the fabric ❤ cute project!

[@set0401]

Omgosh! What an amazing way to save old tshirts! It came out so cute! 💕 So smart to use the pattern pieces to break up the shirt designs, love it

[@twinelle]

EXACTLYYYY! A lot of the shirts I used were t-shirts Arthur didnt wear anymore and just had a ton of wear to them!

[@midsummermuse]

This came out great! It's more cohesive than I thought it would be with so many designs involved.

[@twinelle]

Omgggg Lowkey was worried bout the same thing about half way through this project lolol

[@thegrungedoll]

THE BUNNY DRESS IN THE BEGINNING😭omggg😍

[@twinelle]

YUUUUSSSSSS!!! Defs one of my fav pieces in my wardrobe!!🐰🎀✨

[@tmmmmmtx8933]

My goal this year is to learn how to sew and this is motivating !! Also perfect time to watch during my lunch hour at work😊

[@twinelle]

You can TOTALLY do it!!! You'll see progress with each and every project fs!

[@ivania321]

do it

[@ravennareins3629]

Omg at first I had tears seeing all those gorgeous tops being cut up but seeing the end product- totally worth it !

[@anniesizemore3344]

That's an amazing example of creativity. I'm looking around for a sewing machine right now so I can start making clothes and flipping thrift store clothes I find. That dress is just amazing.

[@phos5990]

love how it turned out looks so stunning!! i just want to mention that using straight stitch on stretch fabric may cause the stitches to break when the fabric gets stretched. here it's a loose fit on you so you're probably fine, i just want to point that out so any beginners watching are aware! ❤

[@strawberries0207]

your quick fashion district field trip fit is actually so cute. and the dress is freaking adorable and fantastic, you did an amazing job.

[@twinelle]

lolol I was so scared I was gonna get there late I literally just grabbed whatever I had on the floor but I think its the crocs...the crocs ruined the fit lol

[@jessicafairbairn5592]

That dress is SO cute. My style isn't alternative like that, but I'd love to do the same styor in pastel colors, or maybe earthy colors and prints?

[@krystalroney]

Not my aesthetic by any means but this turned out so gd CUTE!!!! I would wear the hell out of this. So cute!!!

[@twinelle]

thank youuuu!❤This dress pattern is super versatile cause you can put together t-shirt graphics that are more your vibe! So, Im thinking for my next dress imma do something cutesy and pink lol

[@nochumochi]

it looks so good! love the graphics you picked out! i also love the alternative yet feminine style.

[@twinelle]

YUUUUSSSSS! it took a min to collect all the graphics I wanted BUT it was worth it!❤

[@TheOneWifNoUsername]

I adore the dresses. They are so aesthetic. Makes me wanna do some sewing. I got some clothes I need to mend and fit to my body anyways. Perhaps I can do that soon.

[@TheOneWifNoUsername]

I will attempt this as well. As a similar sized small person. I may try this. I have a cropped band t shirt I may add something too. I was thinking maybe one of my skirts I could like sew to the bottom of where the shirt is cropped. Or thrift a skirt that will match. Maybe lace trim the sleeves and neck. Perhaps even. Layer two skirts. Or find a patch work skirt I like to layer it with. I dunno. Sounds super cute!

[@desireelaird7513]

Oh my gosh! So cute! You could 100% sell those. For decent money too. Well done!

[@twinelle]

Ahhhhh I’m still such a beginner 😅I think I’ll leave it to Lifer cause their designs are 🤌🏼*chefs kiss*

[@isavel.xo97]

it came out so good 😭 i wanna make one! the onlyyyy thing i would maybe add is pockets bc i love a good dress w pockets lmao but ahhh LOVE this!

[@twinelle]

Oooooo can’t go wrong with pockets!!👀✨

[@iiizzzyyyy]

So cute! The gathering detail MADE it!

[@twinelle]

Riiiiight!!! Such a small detail that makes a BIG difference✨

[@alyzelbarrera9249]

turned out amazing ahhh 😍 literally puts “giving secondhand clothes a new life” to another LEVEL 👏🏽

[@meaganswartwood4694]

This is such a fun project!!! I loved watching your process and it honestly made me feel better to know I'm not the only one who makes silly mistakes while sewing xD More vids like this pls!!!!!

[@oliviajohnson7305]

This was profoundly creative, I love this

[@fairymystonight1783]

I like the back side more cuz everything looked more cohesive and though out , but the fit of everything is amazing!

[@sexyskeksis.]

Hey! So excited to start the day with a new video of yours! 💛🌞

[@twinelle]

YAAAAAAYYYY! So glad you're here! ❤

[@Ciaoies]

Okay, fashion designer icon 😭 looks so rad and professional!

[@kishhh]

oh my gosh this dress looks GORGEOUS!!! you've inspired me to do smth like that too!

[@twinelle]

Yuuuuussss! Go grab all the t-shirts you can find!✨

[@The3GMom]

Super cute, think I’ll make one for my daughter

[@Thebodyelectrician]

Ahhhhhh what! Super duper impressed!!! Love love love 😍🖤🤍

[@magix33]

Jealous of America's large amount of clothing options in second hand stores both physical and online, this dress turned out amazing but I imagine it would've been more costly to do here in UK. Either way your channel and style is literally amazing, ever since bestdressed I followed few clothing accounts on here but since I found yours a year ago almost you are the number 1 for sure, keep up the awesome work! You are inspirational.

[@ritalynb7070]

I actually have a similar project planned with a vintage sweatshirt (cropped) and men's striped dress shirts for the skirt. I prefer to sew each tier with a basting stitch and then gather the tier by pulling on the ends of the strands of the basting stitches. It gives you complete control of how pleated each tier is and you can adjust it as needed before sewing the tiers together or to the top....

[@twinelle]

Okay okay I need help with that because every time I use a basting stitch and pull the thread at each end it breaks!!!😭😭😭and there’s times where the fabric is stuck and won’t move so idk what I’m doing wrong 😅

[@celinamarie9560]

oh my god i am absolutely in love with this!! that is adorable you did such a good job

[@twinelle]

ahhhhh THANK YOUUUUUU!!!❤❤❤

[@Poppama]

the dress came out so cool! i want to try this too! but this reminded me how much brain work sewing is lol

[@janvas7690]

Looks amazing! Well done

[@polaroppositehc1]

OMG LOVE LOVE LOVE !!💘

[@shilohnyce]

Amazing!!! You do it!👏🏽✊🏽💪🏽Its seriously such a RAD piece!! I love it. Be proud:).❤

[@twinelle]

Thank YOUUUUU!!!❤ I've already worn it out a handful of times and I get super excited anytime I get the opportunity to tell ppl I made it myself lollololol

[@sweatytunafish9389]

Omg!!! Turned out so good!!

[@gabbii_v]

in love! this was so cuteee!

[@malviefw]

I'm obsessed! Well done 🙌🏻

[@greggusto]

This turned out amazing!!

[@beepboopbeep5369]

The dress turned out STUNNING!! 😭

[@lesliehernandez5283]

IT CAME OUT SO GOOD

[@helenswrld]

the dress came out so cool !!

[@thegrungedoll]

And the final dress omg😍😍😍it literally came out SO good!

[@denisebailey4764]

Wow so talented love it x

[@myaalexis5382]

WOW You did AMAZING!!! ❤️

[@muffiechu]

I want to do this too!

[@m6508]

This video gave me inspo, sadly it came right after borrowing my sewing machine to my sister🥲 Also the dress turned out super good, would def love to see more trift flips

[@twinelle]

awwwwwww bad timing fs! As soon as you get it back tho, definitely refer back to this video! YESSSSSS I wanna keep doing thrift flips and gonna try to do at least 1-2 a month!

[@Ana-mf3tc]

Loved this idea and your dress came out so nice! ❤

[@evelynflores1839]

Turned out great !!!! Love ❤️

[@unpicatoste]

Omg this is soooo cute!! I’ll definitely look in the men’s tshirts from now on to do one of this for myself 😍

[@christineresusta5894]

i have many shirts in my thrift flip pile and this is really good!! thank you for the idea ❤

[@kristinkeeler7980]

you are so talented!!!! looks amazing :)

[@handmadebylayne]

I live for this kind of content. ❤ Keep up the great work!!!

[@Don-hg8cm]

Omg the result is amazing! I love watching your sewing projects, they really make me wanna learn sewing too! 🖤

[@twinelle]

You can DO it!!! I wing all my projects and learn from the mistakes I make lol!

[@hannekevervaet5222]

So cool!

[@lissettesaucedo853]

omg it came out super cute!! 🥹

[@twinelle]

hehehehe thanks girllll❤

[@neanea_stk5376]

I love the dressing that you make and I love your video you have the fun 💞🎀

[@Allyson1961]

You probably have your blade in your trimmer flipped the wrong way. I did that 😉

[@janet202]

Those t shirts were so cool

[@twinelle]

tyyyyy!!! yusss was going for a red and black type feel

[@janet202]

@@twinelle yes very nice ur so creative

[@sarahb.6475]

That dress turned out way better looking than I thought! And you are lucky to have that trim selling place right there! So close by! And I love shopping in the mens section to get stuff for various sewing projects! ❤😊

[@BreelovesHarryPotter]

Loveee the gothic/Victorian whatever style this is look 🖤

[@erintobiasz]

I love that dress! Great job! It's a work of art!

[@twinelle]

😭😭😭thank youuuu!!! Goal is to make another with the TOTAL opposite vibe!💗💗💗

[@millicentmae3465]

This is so cute! Also, I loved the music in the video!

[@twinelle]

Thaaaanks!!! I listed all the artists in the description if you wanna check them out!❤

[@ivyrose_]

I LOVE the dress so much! It turned out so adorable! I dont have much experience sewing, i really loved it a few years ago and have quit since but i find this so fantastic and makes me want to get back into sewing.

[@twinelle]

Thank youuuu!!! This dress is pretty beginner friendly (just avoid my mistakes LOL) so totally try and take a crack at it especially if you have a few t-shirts sitting around!

[@YOHOMEGIRL]

omg omg omg omg!!! this came out soooo cute!!!!!!!!!!! I've been wanting to do this with all the scarves that I have!! Finally got the motivation! Thanks girly!

[@0pstiha0s]

OMG this dress is sooooo goood!

[@twinelle]

hehehehehe thaaaaaanks!❤❤❤

[@starlightidoru]

OBSESSED oh my GOSH 😍💕

[@beablue9489]

This turned out so cute ♥️

[@twinelle]

hehehe thanks thanksss!❤

[@miffytulip]

your bunny dress is giving melanie martinez its so cutee

[@maxinepiniella7210]

Wow! It looks so good on you!! amazing job 👏

[@twinelle]

ahhh thank youuuu!❤

[@VelvetVolcano]

It turned out so good! I love it! ☺️🌈💖

[@spookysassy]

Omg absolutely love this Danielle! You can tell you worked really hard 💖

[@twinelle]

Ahhhh thanks so much! I’m really proud of this dress🥰🥰

[@irisolympia]

it looks so good!

[@twinelle]

thanks girlllll❤

[@D3adly.l0v3r]

I really want try this the dress came out so good :0 omg please do more diy content!!! I also liked the mirror 🪞:)

[@twinelle]

OMGGG I recently got pink faux fur so ima do another lil mirror transformation but probs only show it off on ig or TikTok

[@Fhdhjdhfjd]

Ur vids make me wanna move to la. I’ve never seen a so many amazing fashion related stores

[@espurrispossessed]

its so cute, punks and metal heads u could make a battle dress like this.

[@riannatripp6594]

Well done ❤

[@twinelle]

Thank youuuuu❤

[@Zuleaz]

Wow this looks amazing, you’re so talented ❤ also love all your videos 😊

[@twinelle]

Ahhh thanks so much!🥰✨

[@lola-pz9or]

IT SO PRETTYYYYYYYYYYY

[@bridgettesitton7018]

Yes I love it!! ❤😊 iam sitting here thinking should I get a sewing machine 🤔 I'll tell my husband it's all your fault lol 😂 you just make it look so easy and I know it's totally not!! But I really want to try after this dress I'll let you know! Loves ya your doing awesome hun xxx❤🥰👍

[@rickymendez8875]

Your dress turned out crazy good! You’ve got a dope style. Thanks for using my songs in your video ❤

[@laurynwilkinson2710]

This turned out sooo good! The way it falls on you is absolutely perfect! 😍 what model is your sewing machine? (I’m inspired to start making things)

[@clarajulia8181]

Love the dress!! But where did u get that clown long sleeve??? I’m obsessed 😍

[@PIXXIIDUST]

these are my favorite dresses to make with all my t shirts ! , so fun right ?its like u get to wear all ur fave tees at once lmao

[@davidparnell3241]

66 degrees in Phoenix this morning! Highs today 98! That's the record set in 1989

[@twinelle]

Ooof the temp is climbing for y'all! Los Angeles has a low of 54 and high of 70 today so it's pretty cool. Hope you're doing well

[@marthaleticia805]

Hey Twinelle ! I love your videos! Especially videos like this :)

[@marthaleticia805]

Also, girl you should do a meet-up in LA! id love to thrift with you

[@twinelle]

@@marthaleticia805 are you in LA??? I’d be down to do a lil picnic date with a whole buncha gorlssss. I’ll plan something soon on a sunny day✨

[@marthaleticia805]

@@twinelle I live about an hour away but idc I’ll drive !! Yasss a cute summer picnic 🫶🏻

[@ROCKHET]

superrr kawaii !!

[@cheyzah]

girl y need to sell these!!

[@lisetteguevara7776]

Omg make me one!! 😅

[@Zampirezz]

Ngl it hurt to see the band shirts get cut up but great job on the dress 🖤

[@poppyhere1230]

❤❤❤

[@anisapierstorff]

can you do a tutorial??

[@ivania321]

daaang dura de la duras :) te quedo muy bonito. Minimum $150 because I saw that labor go down. :) its PERFECT !!!!!

[@twinelle]

muchas gracias amigaaaa!!! yuuuusss new appreciation for fashion designers and reworkers cause getting fabric and trimming alone is expensive AF!

[@OOK11]

My brain hurts lol; me every time I get the machine out. 8 hours later and a back back/ neck and something I'm vaguely happy with that I never wear. Yours are mint tho x

[@mahoupanda2639]

I think the cage rage shirt is an MMA (called cage fighting sometimes) shirt. I love the end result I would totally do this. I am a bloomers fan too, do you think you would ever make bloomers using this method?

[@isaamli]

i cant believe im this early 😵‍💫😵‍💫 i love the thumbnail tho i think this will be gooood

[@twinelle]

hehehehe I appreciate it!!!❤❤❤

[@D3adly.l0v3r]

😵‍💫please tell me what the song is at 8:30 😭please

[@D3adly.l0v3r]

Omg I found it in the description 😭

[@twinelle]

@@D3adly.l0v3r lolol just saw your notification come through and was gonna say lol glad you saw it!

[@anilaebank8033]

May I ask why you only have one bunny? Bunnys are usually pack animals and need at least one friend. No judging tho. I am just curious ❤

[@kalilili]

I think she has more

[@twinelle]

I’ve got 3 bunnies😅🐰🐰🐰but only 2 of them are bonded. I’ve been working on the girls to get along but they’ll literally 💀 each other if in the same area. Bunnies are just like any pets and have diff personalities and preferences. My other buns hate going out around ppl or high stimulated places. Nori (the black bunny I featured) I rescued off the streets of LA so she’s use to the traffic and loud noises. She’s my brave lil girl so I usually take her out if I ever decide to hang out with them in public places✨

[@twinelle]

@@kalilili Hehehe 🐰🐰🐰

[@anilaebank8033]

Oh my Bad! Yes I know I have 5 bunnys myself. Sometimes the bonding Prozess can be very Hard. Crossing my Fingers for you an the Buns!🥰❤️