This is post #2 in our T-shirt series.
This time we're going to transform an oversized tee into a racerback tank that you can use for working our or a bathing suit coverup!
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What I love about this series is that you can do this while you're on the road. All of the examples I'll show you should take less than 30 minutes, and you just need scissors and a needle and thread to complete it.
PRO TIP: Did you know that at most hotels you can ask to borrow their scissors and request an emergency sewing kit from the front desk?
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ALSO READ: D-I-Y: How to cut a t-shirt | Fringe hem
Materials needed:
* t-shirt
*scissors
*needle & thread
This example is with a 100% cotton t-shirt.
As usual, we're going to cut the sleeves and collar.
So, fold the t-shirt in half vertically.
Match the sleeves together.
Cut the sleeves on the outside of the seam.
Cut across the seam of the shoulders to separate the tee.
Cut a racerback pattern...
Take the scrap, and use it as a pattern to match to the other side - to match the back.
*note: it's just a t-shirt. So, don't freak out if it doesn't match perfectly.
Stretch the back to lengthen the shirt, then tie a knot at the base - where the material starts to widen.
Fold the top strip of the knot in half, and cut down the middle.
Stretch the pieces to lengthen.
Flip to the front of the shirt and trim to create a tank.
Just like before with the back, take the scrap to use as a pattern to match to other side.
Take one of the back straps and match it to the front.
Fold over and stitch together.
Repeat for the next side.
Issa a look: as usual. The tee's edges are best after washed!
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LOL. Cutting up T-shirts huh? Well! I guess this is a fashion trend I'll have to get used to. In my generation, T-shirts were tie-dyed. I remember the first time one of my daughters cut up her T-shirt and I'm like “What's wrong with you? I could have worn that! Now it's ruined!” My daughter's like: “Oh mom!! You are so not with it!” LOL.
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