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Turn any boring tee into a fabulous ruffled halter for spring and summer!
I was inspired by Gianny L on youtube. She makes a similar halter but from fabric. I figured out a way to recycle a tee and get the same result! And you only need velcro or buttons if your neck strap isn't that long. Let's begin!!

Posted by Scarlet-Begonias from Everett, Washington, United States • Published 19th April 2010 • See Scarlet-Begonias's 15 projects »

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Step 1
Using a dress form or a friend, mark where you want to cut. Cut from the armpit curving up to the neck.
Step 2
Cut from the armpit curving up to the neck. Cut the turtleneck off if you are using a turtleneck tee.
Step 3
Fold the "bib" front down and cut off the back from armpit to armpit.
Step 4
Sew up your seams and sew the elastic to the back.
Step 5
Using the scraps from the back piece that was cut off, cut elongated "crescent" shapes. Mark where you would like to put them on the "bib," (Cut 8 crescents and make 7 lines. 2 longer crescents will be sewn in the middle.)Pin the crescents and sew. Do not sew the entire length of the crescent to allow more ruffle-ness.
Step 6
(Sorry, no picture for this step! I was getting frustrated with my sewing machine xD)Sew up a tube for the neck strap and sew it to the neckline. If it is not long enough to be tied behind the head without strangling yourself, PLEASE use a piece of velcro or button or something. I did!
Step 7
Now double check that everything is where you want it, and make any changes to fix any problems. Since I didn't have any tailors chalk, my "bib" was a little off.
Step 8
Now, Show off to all of your friends how crafty you are!