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Cut a sexy V in the back of your t-shirt and learn how to weave - Simple DIY Tutorial
Reconstruct old, boring t-shirts by cutting strips into a "V" shape on the back of your t-shirt and making a sexy V. Just learn the basic weave and it's super easy! Your own diy style shirt :)

No sewing required, you just need a pair of fabric scissors.

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  • Step 1

    Watch the video tutorial!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbhC7hPFaLA

  • Step 2

    Cut the neck off - Follow the original seam so your cut will be even. Cut 1in wider than the original neckline for a roundneck. Cut 1.5-2in wider than original neckline for a wide, boatneck or off the shoulder neckline.

  • Step 3

    Fold the back of the shirt in half - Match up the shoulder seams so it is even.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 4
    Step 4

    Decide the shape of the "V" that you want. The wider, or deeper the V, the sexier and more revealing the shirt. Use a rule to mark where you'll be cutting.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 5
    Step 5

    Cut thin strips - about a finger width all the way down. Careful not to cut too low or you'll have a hard time tying a knot in step 7.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 6
    Step 6

    Stretch out the fabric to roll edges. Take each strip that you cut and pull it out so it turns into a thin and even strip.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 7
    Step 7

    Weave - take the second strip and put it under and over the first strip. Still holding onto the second strip, take the third strip and place it under and over the second strip. Continue all the way to the bottom. Make sure you didn't miss any strips before doing the next step because you can still undo and redo the weave at this point.

  • Step 8

    Watch the video tutorial!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh2uwl1QRf4

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 9
    Step 9

    Knot - when you're holding onto the last loop at the very bottom of the V, take scissors and cut the loop in half. Double knot both of them to the previous loop to hold the weave.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up The Back Of Your T Shirt   Sexy V And Weave - Step 10
    Step 10

    Done!!!!! You can repeat the weave if you like the look of having 2 or more weaves. See the difference compared to the main picture at the top? Try it out!

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quahna2012
quahna2012 · Burleson, Texas, US
i want to know how to cut my tee like this
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Elibelle
Elibelle
cute ^^
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Noelia Citialin
Noelia Citialin · Bakersfield, California, US · 7 projects
Thanks for this!
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water and fire fairy
water and fire fairy · 8 projects
woow
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Laura P.
Laura P.
I just did this with an old long sleeve shirt I was going to throw away because it had holes in it. Turned it into a funky singlet and love it's new lease on life!
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salinasiu
salinasiu · 7 projects
Hey Everyone! Sorry I haven't gotten a chance to respond!

For washing, I always put them in a laundry bag and they come out fine for me Happy

For sizes, I think it would work on tight or loose t-shirts, the effect just comes out differently!

Thanks for all the love!! <3 <3
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-Luxe-
-Luxe- · Toronto, Ontario, CA
Just finished this! Will be posting a version tomorrow! <3 Thanks for this fun tutorial.
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Cara  F.
Cara F. · 2 projects
how do you do the braided look?
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Ida Ilona van Toor
Ida Ilona van Toor · Vlaardingen, Zuid-Holland, NL · 22 projects
What a great Idea! Gonna try that next summer!
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Another DIY Fan
Another DIY Fan · Kansas City, Missouri, US · 1 project
This is cute! Does the shirt survive a trip through the washer/dryer, or does it fray?
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