Inspired by Christine, had a shot at altering my own CHA t-shirt, and here are the results. Wasn't quite sure where to start, so had a look at tops I already had for inspiration, and here's my 'creative process' (!?)

1. Cut out scoop neck right round neckline and ran stitch along raw edge. Cut off bottom couple of inches to shorten overall length.

2. Cut off sleeves just below shoulder seam, unpicked sleeve seams, sewed pleat into cuff-ends and attached this end back onto shoulders.

3. Tried t-shirt on and realised that combo of wide scoop and heavy sleeves created off-the-shoulder Flashdance effect (now I'm all for retro looks, but firmly believe that if you did it the first time round, you probably shouldn't go back there).

4. Felt dejected, ate some chocolate and asked the cats for advice - they looked concerned but were ultimately not much help.

5. Neatened strip of fabric I'd cut from hem and used this to make a halter neck to keep sleeves up.

6. Cut out slogan that had come away when I'd cut the scoop and stitched onto bottom of shirt with a funky zig-zag stitch.

7. Put t-shirt on and spend a frustrating 5 minutes trying to photograph self.

8. Tidied sewing area, picked up husband from a work's night out. Husband suggested I make t-shirts for the cats. Cats looked horrified. I think he'd had one or two beers . . .

So that's my first brush with altered clothing, and I'm sure won't be my last. Looking forward to seeing more altered creativity from other members!

Jen xxx