Jazz up that boring, old t-shirt!

The Ruched-Neck Tee

We all have some laying around.  Those lifeless, boring t-shirts that are just screaming for some attention.  I'm going to show you how to easily spice them up!

Here's what you need:
-fitted t-shirt
-elastic thread
-regular thread
-measuring tape
-scissors

Hand wind a bobbin with elastic thread.

Cut the collar off the shirt.

Measure down 6-8 inches (depending on the size of your bust) and mark it (I used a pin, you can use a fabric pen or chalk).

Using your elastic bobbin thread and regular thread on top, sew a straight line down to your pin.

This is how it should look from the front side....

Inside out your shirt, and gently pull on one of the elastic thread ends, and gather as much as you'd like.  This is how it should look....

Now, pull the outside thread through to the inside (I suggest using a seam ripper for this part), and then tie a square not to secure the threads.  Do this at both ends.  And now trim your threads.

Turn your shirt right side out and marvel at your handy work!