DIY $5 Shrug
This is such a quick and easy little project! I made it in about
20 minutes tonight after I got home from work.
I saw a picture of one on Pinterest –
If you haven’t checked Pinterest
out yet you should go take a look at it. I love it!
Click on the red “Follow me on Pinterest” button in my sidebar!
The picture let to a tutorial on this website:
I started with a plain black T-Shirt that I had.
I saw some today at Walmart for $4 each – a variety of colors.
Start by cutting the shirt right down the center.
Then you will sew a hem all around the shirt – from the bottom of one
cut side to the other, including the neckline.
Now you simply run a ribbon through the hem!
I used about 3 yards of ribbon, .27 cents per yard at Walmart.
Leave enough ribbon hanging down on each side of the shirt
to tie a bow. And you are done! Ready to try it on!
Please excuse the horrid self-picture – it was the end of the day
and I am looking a little ragged. But the shrug is darn cute huh?
The nice thing is you can tie it at any height you want.
It definately looks better on my figure when I tie
it lower down. One of the things I love about shrugs is that
they hide the back fat… you know, roll that shows up
under your bra strap? Or is that just me…..?
So I plan on making about 345 of these in every color and print under
the sun to get me through the summer – it not only hides the back fat,
it does a pretty sweet job disguising the dreaded muffin top too…
Not that I struggle with that, you know..
So – isn’t this a fun project?? Or am I just easily entertained?
Sandy
356 days ago
How fun…I like it!! I want to try that one!
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Cindy
356 days ago
Just found you on Pinterest ~ one of my favorite spots:) Love the shrug also!!
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Karrie
356 days ago
Ooo that’s cute! Did you end up using a larger T-shirt than you would normally wear? I must make one or ten of these!
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Julianne
356 days ago
Karrie had my question also…..I am thinking it must be a size larger, but for $4 (or 65% off of $2 @ one of my favorite Thrift Stores next Monday), I will experiment too. Thanks for yet another inspiration…;-)
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Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse Reply:
May 26th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
It fit me pretty well, I used a large but it seemed to run small. I don’t think you would need a bigger than normal size because of the gap that is left in the middle, it makes it bigger. Does that make sense?
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
356 days ago
Very clever! I like it! I especially like that it’s versatile enough to tie it at different heights for differen looks.
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Terry
356 days ago
Fabulous idea that I am definitely going to try. i love how it looks but when you mentioned it covers back fat and muffin top — now I’m definitely in.
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Jana
356 days ago
I.love.it. thanks for the tutorial! I’m running to Walmart today! :0)
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Ruth
356 days ago
How cute!
I just may have to try that!
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Adena
356 days ago
omg!! I LOVE Pinterest, just found it a few days ago. I love this shrug. And I have plenty of rolls to hide LOL. I looked at the original tutorial too and the pics there…they are all the real short ones. Is that because they tied them tighter or used a smaller size shirt? I love the way it looks tied lower…so not at accent a muffin top!!
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Carolyn
356 days ago
That’s a great project and I’m definitely going to give it a try! What a versatile wardrobe piece, too!!! It looks fantastic on you BOTH ways!
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Jill @ Craft in a Northern Town
356 days ago
I’m soooo doing this. Thanks for the tip!
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jan
356 days ago
OK, now teach Mother how to make this cuz I will need one in every color of the pallette……………
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Nan Tovar
355 days ago
I LOVE this idea! I guess I’m just too cheap to shell out money for those cute ones they have at Ross. Thanks for the tip!
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Lynn
355 days ago
love it. how simple and very attractive addition to our wardrobes. I love the black of course, but this could be made in many colors and patterns and look great.
brilliant!
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caroline @ c.w.frosting
353 days ago
How fun and simple! I can imagine dressing this up and down in so many different ways! Don’t have a sewing machine yet but will be pinning this for future reference.
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Érica Próspero
352 days ago
Hi I’m Erica, I live in Brazil, I love your blog, your ideas are wonderful, always come back to accompany his works. Hugs.
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melesa garrison
344 days ago
Back fat is definitely from the pit of hell
but I’m glad there are things to cover it up *for those of you that have it* ROFLOL
The shrug is darling, but I don’t have a machine. You really lookdarling in it.
Have a great day!
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