Princess T-shirt Dress Tutorials--Basic Dress

So, here is the basic t-shirt dress tutorial.  Honestly, it really is easy.  I, of course, went overboard, but that is just me.

So to start you need...

1. T-shirt (for my 6 year old, I got an adult M)
2. Sheers (really good ones).  I have Fiskars Dressmaker.
3. Ribbon
4. Fabric glue.  I use Aleen's Fabric Fushion.  I have used this glue to make some Halloween costumes and it works really well.  It is very strong and durable, but you have to let it fully dry.
5. Wax paper

STEPS:
1. Lay T-shirt flat on a flat surface

2. Cut off sleeves and collar

3. Lay wax paper down on the table and under any area of the shirt you glue.  The glue is very wet and it will seep through.

4. Now, to make the drawstring collar of the dress.  All that has to be done is to fold the back and the front collar areas of the shirt down about an inch toward the inside of the dress.  Glue the folded area so there is a space to slip the ribbon through. See the pictures.

5. Let dry.  Cut off any excess material.

6. Slip the ribbon through.  I used a bamboo skewer to push the ribbon through.  I started in the front of the dress and used one ribbon all the way around.  Many people will use 2 ribbons (1 front and 1 back and make bows over each shoulder).  I also just an idea to make a back tie dress.

7. Try the dress on and pull the ribbon so it creates that drawstring effect.  Below is a picture of the basic dress.  Once you have this down, let your imaginations run wild and free.  Embellish with more ribbon, duct tape, jewels, other fabric, etc...

NOTE:  Again, I am no seamstress.  I do not like the sewing machine.  One day I will get lessons in sewing.  Just right now I don't have the time.  All, that being said, I measured NOTHING!  Everything was eyeballed.  So, if you are looking for exact measurements, I am sorry but I don't have them.  That is how I roll :0)