I ordered tees for the whole family from a great Mom & Pop internet store (MarinePride.com) and since they do their own screen printing, I was able to request that the design on mine be printed a few inches lower than normal to make it easier for me to lay my pattern on top and not have to worry about cutting off the design. I've usually had to fudge things a little when I've remade football tees in the past.
Here's the Before:
And the After:
I think it came out perfect!
I re-used the ribbing from the tee instead of binding the neckline. It was the perfect length for my new vee-ish neckline. Karma.
This is the tee under the jacket. I'll be wearing this and the new jeans for Family Day on 11/23. Notice how the jacket collar and flaps match the color of the Drill Instructor cover (that's hat in civilian-speak) on the tee. Karma again.
I also bought a little "jewelry" to wear on the jacket, and probably everything else I wear that week.
It all looks great, Debbie! Jacket, tee and badge. Enjoy your holiday but most of all spending time with DS#1.
ReplyDeleteWow, loved the jacket on its own but with the remodeled tee and pin it's fabulous. Congrats to all of you: proud, loving, family and your dedicated, hard working son. Hope you have a wonderful visit.
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is wonderful! I love a jeans jacket. You'll be the envy of all with your custom T!
ReplyDeleteThat loos great, Debbie! I love your jacket! It came out super nice!
ReplyDeleteBeen through this great day with my son. Join your local Blue Star Mom's group.
ReplyDeleteYour shirt and jacket look great! Have a wonderful time and bring camera and kleenex.
Debbie - have a wonderful time! I know how proud you are of your son and you've made an amazing wardrobe to take with you on the trip.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Please thank your son for me. Enjoy your time with him. g
ReplyDeleteI ove a good t-shirt makeover and yours is the best I've seen yet! Enjoy the graduation.
ReplyDeleteI hope you packed lots of tissues too! That jacket is made of awesome. You can go ahead and make me one just like that. kthanxbye. :P
ReplyDeleteps. have a safe trip!
I love the re-made tee shirt. The whole combo is terrific. . . your family will steal the show for sure. Congrats to your son for making it through. Hope you have a memorable time.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son!
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a wonderful time.
Great looking t-shirt. Have a wonderful time with your son. Congrats to him.
ReplyDeleteLove the new jacket. Really turned out great with the contrasting collar and pocket tops. T-shirt looks great.
ReplyDeleteWell, you're all set to go! I can't tell at all that you're excited (ha ha). It's nice that you were able to customize your tee because you could talk to the actual shop owner!
ReplyDeleteYour post brought a tear to my eye. Mushy me....
ReplyDeleteI love that you're a proud mama. It's fun to see how this show up in your clothes.
I hope you have a great trip. You'll certainly be well dressed!
Looks great! Everything is perfect for a proud mom to wear. You've made a fabulous Wardrobe. Have a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, do you have a post somewhere in your archives about how to do a Debbie-style t-shirt makeover? You'd think a t-shirt would be foolproof for fit, but those boxy rectangles are so unflattering on me. I'd love to try your methods!
ReplyDeleteTerrific remake. You're an inspiration as a mum :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one seriously cute refashion! Love how it works with the jacket, too.
ReplyDeleteRebecca, Check the Tutorials button at the top of my blog.
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