From an old T-shirt into a fashionable T-shirt. The eternal problem of girls is that the closet is full, but there is nothing to wear. All outdated and stretched items are sent to a landfill or are doomed to be carried around within the confines of the house or cottage. Don’t rush to say goodbye to your favorite T-shirt if it has lost its wearable appearance. You can give it a second life, and yourself an updated wardrobe item. Next, we’ll talk about how to make an original T-shirt from an old T-shirt.
Tools and materials
In order to feel like a designer of a line of exclusive T-shirts, we will need tools that are in every home. And this:
- old T-shirt;
- scissors;
- soap / chalk / pen;
- lace;
- beads;
- stencil;
- fabric paint;
- acrylic paints;
- needle and thread;
- iron;
- pins.
All these materials are needed to create different models. Therefore, think about what you are missing: romantic lightness, hardcore, cool inscriptions?
How to make different types of T-shirts from a T-shirt
It happens that the sleeves are damaged, but the thing itself, in principle, looks normal.What could be easier than just cutting off the sleeves? Of course, they can be ironed, hemmed with a neat seam and made into candy. But the spirit of adventurism and casual fashion dictate their own rules. The more untidy in appearance and the bulkier the clothes, the cooler it is. Trends make our work easier. Now individually create what you like.
Attention! To make an off-shoulder T-shirt, simply cut the collar into a deep boat neck.
How to turn an old T-shirt into a regular T-shirt, step-by-step instructions
- First of all, you need to take a T-shirt as a sample, with the straps and neckline you like, in the form of a template.
- Place the tank top on top of the T-shirt and lay it flat on a flat surface. The surface can be a table or the floor. Whatever suits you.
- Use soap, chalk, or even a pen to outline the intended sections. Mark the width of the strap and the depth of the neckline. If you are satisfied with the collar and it does not look stretched, leave it as is.
Pay attention to the depth of the neckline in the armpits. If you are not sure how the finished product will look, start with minimal trims, with the possibility of adjustments. Otherwise, you’ll have to throw the damaged T-shirt in the trash.
Important! If the inscription on your favorite clothes is cracked or erased, revive it with ordinary acrylic paint. Just choose the appropriate color and draw the inscription. After drying, you can even wash the salvaged item in a machine.
How to make different models of T-shirts from an old T-shirt
With a deep neckline (“alcoholic”). A chic trend that clearly emphasizes the figure and is popular among fashionistas. First, you need to turn the T-shirt inside out and attach the template T-shirt to it with pins along the shoulder line. We outline the contours of the sections, controlling the immobility of the T-shirt.Unfasten the template and trim off the unnecessary fabric. If you want to give it a neat look, iron the edges and stitch on a machine. This action can also be performed manually. Ready.
With straps. You need to cut out the shape of the T-shirt excluding the straps. Where you planned them, fold the fabric two centimeters and hem it so that you get loops. Now thread the lace or chain through the front and back loops diagonally. Repeat the same on the other side. Use a ribbon or any other accessory as straps.
Reference! To paint a thing with a fashionable ombre, dilute the fabric for dye according to the instructions and lower the product into a container with dye halfway.
With fringe. For this product you will need two T-shirts of the same tone. If you want to create contrast, simply choose matching colors. The front of the T-shirt, which will later become the fringe, needs to be trimmed at the edges. Now cut it vertically creating a fringe. All that remains is to sew two necks. The resulting fringe can be decorated with beads or woven into braids.
With side inserts. It's easy to do and will look very sexy. In this way, the size increases by 10–20 centimeters. Having cut off the sleeves, we rip the T-shirt at the seams on both sides. We sew two strips of lace vertically between the edges with a margin of about two centimeters. Instead of lace, you can use thick transparent fabric.
With cutouts or decorative elements on the back. This is where your imagination can run wild. Decor of this kind is made with different elements and symbols. Butterflies and hearts are cut out using the template, and a “braided” back or bow is made.
Tips to help you get the job done right when altering a T-shirt
- Knitted T-shirts are ideal for transformation. The good thing about the fabric is that it doesn’t have to be hemmed at the edges; it won’t roll up.
- Measure seven times and cut once. Do not overdo it. It’s better to trim later than to “grab” a lot of fabric and risk spontaneously exposing unpredictable areas.
- Use only sharp scissors when working.
- When making cuts according to the template, secure the material with pins. Make sure that the template does not move off the item being modeled.
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