T-Shirt Scrap Refashions and Pattern Adjusting

I have so many t-shirt/ knit scraps and I am always looking for ways to use them. I absolutely love the Elisabethan Eco Fashion styles. Last summer, I used one of their skirts as an inspiration. I have since had to refashion it because I kept finding holes in the pink t-shirt I originally used... it's a refashioned refashion.

Since I have plenty of skirts, I decided I wanted to make a shirt to use up some scraps. I decided to use this raglan pattern as a guide to make a shirt for my mom and myself. I had already used the pattern twice before to make upcycled/ refashioned shirts.

I didn't like the fit under the arms, so after I made alterations to the shirt, I made the adjustments directly on the pattern in case I used it again in the future. When I made a shirt for my mom, I actually had to print a second pattern she didn't need the same alterations.The shaded areas show the differences.

 

Since I wanted to center the design on the front of the shirts, I found it helpful to print the pattern in reverse and attach the two sides together. It made it easier because I couldn't iron a fold in the center or I would have ruined the printed designs. Also, if I made them V-neck, I would have ruined the design.

I have never printed or attached the bottom of the pattern mainly because I just wanted it for the raglan style and knew the length would vary.
Here's my new t-shirt dress:

My photographer had a little trouble handling the camera. These were the best two. The dress ended up shorter than I anticipated, but I had already put a lettuce edge on the bottom and felt it would look weird adding to it. Although I haven't tried it yet, I think it may work with jeans too.
Here is my mom's new shirt:

Mamaw gave me a t-shirt to make her one. I had a pair of "scrap" sleeves from another shirt I wanted to use. I love the earthy tones on hers!

When my niece saw Mimi and Mamaw's shirts, she decided she wanted to make one. We made a pattern and she made the back, but then got distracted by something else and hasn't finished yet. We need another sewing date. :)

 I think my next scrappy t-shirt project might have to be a pair of short or capris or maybe even some yoga pants.