As a witty take on a men's black-tie shirt (but not the sight gag that is the tuxedo-print tee), scan a length of lace and make two print-outs on heat-transfer paper (available at office-supply stores). Iron onto a plain button-front shirt that timeworn classic you may be slightly sick of. Or download our lace panel template.
Iron-On "Ruffle" How-To
1. Using ink-jet printer transfer paper, print out 3 sheets of the lace design.
2. Cut around the edges of the lace design. Follow transfer paper directions.
The shirt is paired with a high-waisted skirt "A wasp-waisted skirt flatters so many different body types, Katie says. "It can be very slimming, and it can give the illusion of an hourglass figure. Pale yellow is also an unexpected neutral for spring; it complements black, white, and khaki.
Credits: Men's shirt, $68, bananarepublic.com. "Bruna" pencil skirt by Eva Franco, $215, March Boutique, 914-923-2100. Earrings, $180, TenThousandThings, 212-352-1333
If you are comfortable with a sewing machine, why not just sew on a length of REAL lace on each side of the front of a shirt? Follow the illustration for guidance on where to place the lace. In this example, the lace appears to be 3" to 4" wide, and you'll probably need one to two yards of lace, depending on the length of the shirt.
randy-sue: my thoughts exactly!
you could use your scanner and create your own pdf of lace to match the color of your shirt.
Why not just take a couple of lenghts of lace and some fusible web and attach the lace right to the shirt?