No-Sew Superhero Cape

Here's a classic I recently adapted from my second book, Generation T: Beyond Fashion, because, hey,  it's superhero season (okay, okay, when is it not...). A plain T-shirt is the key ingredient to this phonebooth-like transformation. Whether you're a superhero at rest, or in action (leaping tall buildings in a single bound, racing faster than a locomotive, and generally exercising capabilities beyond those of mortal men (and women) -- you know, the usual), this cape has got you covered. Well, partially covered. The superhero in my household requested an orange lightning bolt on his cape, so once I created the basic shape, I made a couple of stencils I could layer to get the two-color effect.

No-Sew T-shirt Infinity Top: Wear It (in at least) 4 Ways!

The best thing about T-shirt season? Umm...T-shirts. Here's a no-sew T-shirt project to help you kick off a totally sweet summer. Punch it up with custom textiles, and then wear it any way you like -- the possibilities are infinite...or nearly!

No-Sew Laced Up Tank Top

Mark your calendars: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you walk, run, or responsibly conduct a breast self exam for the cause (do it once a month!) here's a T-shirt transformation tutorial (plus a bonus throwback!) to honor all of you making a difference and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Just set aside an old baggy T-shirt, a pair of scissors, and in 10 minutes you've got yourself a fitted tank top (inspired by the Outer Lace tank top in Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt). Get the team together and tie-dye and snip your way to its completion, then wear it for yourself, or wear it for a loved one--I know I will be!

Altered Chevron No-Sew T-shirt

Here's a cool shirt perfect for a summer picnic or evening out!  And it's entirely no-sew and so easy to make. Here's how you do it!

What you need:

– T-shirt (this shirts ia a Men's Large Hanes)

– Scissors

– Tape

– Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Gold

– Tulip Sponge Pouncer

Lay your shirt out and mark a diagonal line from under the arm to the top of the opposite shoulder.

Cut on the line.

Cut the shirt on the shoulder down about 12 inches.

Cut open and tie a bow from the fabric left of the cut.

Now cut off the top of the sleeve.

Cut two lines on the sleeve.

Cut them open.

Tie Them.

Take your paint and put it on a paper plate.

Tape off your shirt in a chevron pattern.

Put a piece of cardboard between your shirt.
 
Paint your shirt with the pouncer

Let dry about 3 hours, then remove the tape.

Here's  how the bows look on the side.

When you wash this shirt, wash in cold and hang dry.

A fun, summer, no-sew t-shirt.

Have a wonderful Monday.

Lots of love,

Anne

See more of my tutorials at my Wobisobi blog!