Random Ruffle T-Shirt by Natalie Chanin

Intermediate | 16 min

Taught by Natalie Chanin

Basic sewing skills can transform a plain t-shirt into one of your favorite go-to wardrobe pieces. The random ruffle t-shirt uses a simple appliqué technique that’s quick and easy, yet true to the Alabama Chanin style.

Learn how to:

Transform your plain t-shirt
Use a simple applique technique

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on how to transform a plain t-shirt into one with pizzaz
4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by artist Natalie Chanin
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview of Random Ruffle T-Shirt00:51

Ruffle Technique
Materials00:31
Cut ruffle fabric strips02:16
Draw lines for appliqué04:16
Hand stitching the ruffles08:09

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

T-Shirt Top pattern (see pattern sheet at back of Alabama Studio Sewing + Design)
1 yard of 60” wide organic cotton jersey fabric in light-weight Silt
¼ yard of 60” wide organic cotton jersey fabric in light-weight Black
for appliqué
Paper scissors
Garment scissors
Rotary cutter and cutting mat
18” transparent plastic ruler
Tailor’s chalk or disappearing ink fabric pen
Hand-sewing needle
Button Craft thread in Slate and Black
All-purpose sewing thread
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