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Patriotic T-shirt Makeover

June 23, 2012 by Shatzi 42 Comments

patriotic tshirt makeover

Independence day for our family is probably different from most of you.  My husband grew up selling fireworks every year with his family, and we’ve taken on the tradition.  Our family runs 3 different locations.  The 4th of July is one of our busiest selling days.  We usually miss the big fireworks show.  Not that we don’t make up for it later.  We have a big barbecue and invite everyone who helped us sell to light off some of the leftover fireworks.  But, the one thing my kids do love to do every year is go to the little parade we have here.  I always try to have all 3 kids dress patriotic.

After I did the “Love” t-shirt makeover, I’ve been wanting to try more.  The other day, I had a fun idea for a Patriotic t-shirt. Here’s what I came up with:


patriotic tshirt makeover 3

Here’s what you need:
patriotic tshirt makeover supplies

A white t-shirt
An old red t-shirt
An old pair of jeans
Something to make the stars (I used Silhouette white heat transfer, you could probably also use a white fabric marker to draw the stars.)
Fusible Fabric interfacing (just a small square. I only used it for the jeans)
Freezer Paper

The first thing you need to do is cut the strips of Freezer Paper. You need four. Two that are 4” x 1” and two that are 8 1/2” x 1”. When you have those cut out, then iron them on to the outside of your t-shirt.  Make sure the freezer paper is shiny side down.  It’s hard to photograph white on white.   I didn’t measure or anything, I just eye-balled the placement.  The cool thing about shirts like this is they are meant to look a little shabby, so perfection doesn’t matter as much.

patriotic tshirt makeover step 1

After the freezer paper is ironed on, cut out a slightly larger square of the red t-shirt and pin it on the inside of the shirt.

patriotic tshirt makeover step 2

Turn the shirt right side out and stitch around the freezer paper.  If the freezer paper starts to peel up, just iron it back on. I used red thread, but if you’re worried about mistakes showing up, you can totally use white. When you’re done, just peel off the freezer paper.

patriotic tshirt makeover step 3

After you’ve stitched around all four rectangles, turn the shirt inside out again and trim the excess red.

patriotic tshirt makeover step 4

Then turn turn the shirt right side out and cut out the stripes. Just make sure you’re only cutting the white and not the red underneath.

patriotic tshirt makeover step 5

Now for the jeans and stars.  Cut out a square that is 4 1/4” x (slightly over) 2 1/2” .
patriotic tshirt makeover step 6

If you’re using the silhouette, cut out and iron on the heat transfer stars.  If you’re using fabric markers, draw the stars on.  Iron the fusible fabric interfacing onto the back of the jean square. Then, iron the jean square onto the shirt.  I don’t have pictures from that part. Sorry! I was getting excited to see this finished!

When the square is in place and ironed on, stitch around the square. I’m hoping that after lots of washing, the edges will fray a little bit.

Patriotic tshirt makeover step 7

And that’s it! You’re finished and all ready for the 4th of July!! This is a really simple afternoon or naptime project.

patriotic tshirt makeover 2

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Comments

  1. Thrifty Miss Smith says

    June 23, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
  2. Christine says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    What a clever idea. This really turned out good!

    Reply
  3. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    This is absolutely adorable!! Hoping my boys aren’t too big yet for this cuteness!! Thanks so much for linking up again! You are such a creative gal!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

    Reply
  4. Mama Jodi says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:23 am

    This is absolutely adorable. I could see this selling in a high end store. Love it!

    Reply
  5. Mikel Lyman says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:31 am

    Adorable… great idea!

    Reply
  6. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Absolutely the cutest–the shirt is great too :) I hope you’ll link up to my Patriotic Project Parade!

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

    Reply
  7. Kaysi says

    June 25, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Cute! I love how you used jeans for the blue, genius!

    Reply
  8. Etcetorize says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Your such a smart cookie! I love the shabby chic look of it. Hope to try this out soon. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize!

    Reply
  9. Marilyn says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    How awesome.. I absolutely LOVE it.. Great tutorial!!.. I would LOVE if you could please share / link this awesome post to my Mannequin Monday’s party happening now pweeease.. LOVE this.. Hope you can stop in.. Wishing you a beautiful evening.. xo.. Marilyn – (Officially your newest follower )..

    Reply
  10. Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    This turned out great! I love that you cut out the stripes after. Super cute!

    Reply
  11. Annmarie Pipa says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    oh wow! perfect!!! you have talent!!

    Reply
  12. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    June 26, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Oh that is really cute! Not to mention clever!

    Reply
  13. Jenni says

    June 26, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    neat! I like the way you made the reverse applique!

    Reply
  14. Jess@Coxs Corner says

    June 26, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    This is an awesome shirt! I really like the idea! I’ll definitely have to try it someday! I saw you at Sumo’s linky party! I’m so glad I stopped by!

    Reply
  15. Danielle Wagasky says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Such a perfect shirt! I am a new follower via GFC

    Reply
  16. Crystelle says

    June 27, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Wow! This shirt is so cute. You went through a lot of work, and he loks great in it!
    Nice sewing!

    Reply
  17. Claiming Our Space says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    This is too cute. Now you just need to make an adult sized version! Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.

    Reply
  18. Sara @ My Merry Messy Life says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    This is such a creative idea! I love how you cut it out from the back like that. Thanks so much for linking up to Hookin on Hump Day!

    Reply
  19. Full Circle Creations says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    What a clever idea. Very cute. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

    Reply
  20. Shasta @InTheOldRoad says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I love your t-shirt…so creative! Such a cute little model too :) I’m pinning this to my All Star Block Party feature board on Pinterest. Thank you for linking up with us.

    Shasta
    All Star Block Party

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  21. Earning My Cape says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    That is so cool! I love the technique! You make it look so easy!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)
    ~Susie~

    Reply
  22. Katie Adams says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I love this shirt and great tutorial! Isn’t Freezer paper just the coolest stuff? I would love for you to stop by and share at my weekly linky party going on now at The Crafty Blog Stalker! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-stalking-thursday-47.html

    Reply
  23. Michelle Paige says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:25 am

    What an adorable shirt! I love how you used the jean material! Would you be willing to link this up to my Red, White, Blue & You Link Party? I’d love to have you! Thanks, Michelle http://www.michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/05/red-white-blue-you-holiday-link-party.html

    Reply
    • Michelle Paige says

      July 2, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks again for linking up! I’m sharing your T-shirt tomorrow on my blog!

      Reply
  24. Danielle Wagasky says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Hi there! I just wanted to let you know I featured you in my Fourth of July Round up. Stop by and check it out and snag a featured button.

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  25. Carri says

    June 28, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    What a cute idea for a shirt… I actually “pinned” this it’s so cute…

    Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!

    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  26. Mackenzie says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    SO CUTE! I love that you made a shirt for a little boy that looks SO awesome; hard to do! Thanks for sharing on Saturday Show & Tell at Cheerios and Lattes last weekend! We love having you join us and hope to see you again this weekend! See you soon!
    Mackenzie :)

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  27. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    June 29, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Love this! We will be featuring it today on our Patriotic Round-Up!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  28. Connie says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:10 am

    You are so creative! I love that shirt! I’ll be added this project to my list of to do’s! I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please stop by to check it out :)http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/06/versital-blogger-award.html

    Reply
  29. Rachel says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I love how the stripes are sew on from behind and the t-shirt is cut away. It creates an awesome look. Great Job! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  30. BrittanyLane says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:15 am

    love, love, LOVE!! Max is getting so big. This is the cutest idea. Love your blog makeover too! It looks fantastic.

    Reply
  31. Angie Ramirez says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    so cute!!! Thanks for sharing at Create & Inspire.. Featuring you today! :)

    Angie from Little Inspiration

    Reply
  32. Recipes We Love says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    This is adorable!

    Reply
  33. Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
  34. Tutus & Tea Parties says

    June 29, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Love this shirt! Oh how I wish I could sew. Thanks for sharing with us at our Pinteresting Party. Hope you will come back and share again this week.

    Reply
  35. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 30, 2012 at 11:03 am

    It’s PERFECT! Featuring you today! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  36. Christine says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:19 am

    Shatzi!! That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!! Really I do!!

    Thank you so very much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream to Reality! :)

    Reply
  37. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    pinning! thanks.

    Reply
  38. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I loved this so much I featured it today: http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2012/07/will-craft-for-fun-47.html

    Reply
  39. Meg says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Featuring this adorable shirt on this weeks All Star Block Party!

    http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/07/all-star-block-party-5.html

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  40. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Cute! Congrats on being featured on Tales of a Trophy Wife today!

    Reply
  41. Lil' Bit of Country says

    July 4, 2012 at 11:56 am

    This inspired me to make one for my son and one for me!!! Thanks

    Reply

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