I know, I know, it does sounds too good to be true, but you really can make a fun, summer maxi dress in fifteen minutes or less when you start with a t shirt and add some knit fabric to the bottom. It’ll seriously take you longer to choose the fabric than to make the dress.
Continue reading to find out how….
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The Renegade Seamstress 
I started on my version yesterday. I did a reverse appliqué on the top with some of the skirt fabric, so it’s taking more than 15 minutes. I’m also doing mine with an empire waist. Love the idea of just cutting a slit! I’ll send pics when I’m done.
Thanks for posting!!
TerriKW
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Oh, I can’t wait to see your version, Terri. I love the idea of a reverse applique, it’s on my list of things to do next month.
Nice!! You could also place the skirt seam offset in the front and leave it open at the bottom for the slit.
That’s a good idea, Brenda!
Wow!! I am sure to try this at home as soon as I can! Thanks for sharing 🙂 The dress looks really pretty! 🙂
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Great instructions, I think you have just saved all those short tees that I was going to ditch.
YAY! Save those t’s!!!
I’m going to give it a whirl!
Let me know how it works for you Debbie. I’d love to see your version.
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of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.
Fabulous as always! I love the photos!
Thanks so much, Susan! The creek is right behind my house. I love hearing the water at night.
Looks great Beth! I really like how you pointed out the no-hem bottom. With knit fabric, I really don’t think people notice it at all. Saves time and frustration for those less comfortable with knits. Another great project!
Thanks, Tamika! Not hemming saves loads of time and helps make this a quick and easy project.
Cute dress!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-15-minute-maxi-dress/2014/07/01/
–Anne
Thanks so much Anne! Always a pleasure!
Hi I have recently been reviewing the refashion tutorials, as I came across them by accident on Pinterest. I must say that your tutorials are the best and easy to follow. I have a lost of long sleeve t-shirts that I would like to lengthen into tunics, do you have any ideas. Living in England we do not get very warm summers or for very long, hence the long sleeve t-shirts.Thanks Sonja