Army Vest From Te Shirt

make a cool womens vest from a mens te-shirt

Posted by minxy

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This is a vest I made my self from my dads old te-shirt. Mine has an army print, but you can use any te-shirt to make a new vest! like one with a logo, cute picture or pattern.

It may look hard to make for people who are new to makeing clothes but if it makes you feel more confident I never made a vest untill I suddenly come with this idea one night and whent for it!

Have a go, you will be amazed with your new vest you did not have to buy! Post your versions I would love to see them :)

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • A Vest For A Template(draw around it)
  • Sewing Machine
  • 1 An Old T Shirt

Steps (6 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    First pick an old teshirt you want to use. Make sure its not used before you cut it!

    Also you need to make sure your te-shirt is big enough to cut your vest out of.

  2. 2

    Then, lay your te-shirt out flat and place the vest on top and cut around the front a back piece with a 2cm seem alowance.

    (do not cut out the straps they are done seperatly)

  3. 3

    Then with your vest pieces hem the neckline, arm holes and back so it does not fray.

  4. 4

    Next with wrong sides faceing sew your vest on both sides, and turn the right way.

    (you can overlock the edges if you want it to last longer)

  5. 5

    Finally mesure the lengh of the straps on your previous vest and cut a the same amount from the old te-shirt. Then hem and sew down the strap, before sewing to your new vest.

  6. 6

    Tadaaaa, your finished vest. Now all you gotta do is show all your freinds who will be dying for one of their own! :)