Summer T Shirt Reconstruction!

A new summer tube top in your wardrobe this summer? I think so.

Posted by prettiep

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I didn't have to buy a single thing for this project. The only thing that was tricky was sewing the elastic on-- my sewing machine is broken :(

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Wide-toothed Comb or uniquely shaped object
  • Bleach
  • Needle And Thread
  • Bead(s)
  • Old T Shirt
  • 3 ½ in Elastic
  • Scissors

Steps (10 steps, 85 minutes)

  1. 1

    First, find a uniquely shaped object to dip in diluted bleach. Splatter, rub, and stamp on your T-shirt in different patterns with the bleach.

  2. 2

    While it's drying gather up old bracelets, necklaces, and beads.

  3. 3

    Once it's dry cut across the top of the shirt, right below the armhole.

  4. 4

    Turn the shirt inside out, and use a tape measurer to find the middle and mark it with a pen or fabric chalk. (This is at the top of the shirt on the front)

  5. 5

    Sew the elastic on where you made the mark. (Make sure to pull the elastic tight while sewing)
    For me, this entire T-shirt was recycled because I cut out elastic from one of my other clothes to use for this. $$$ saver

  6. 6

    Take a different material, I just used a different T-shirt, and measure from your neck to your cleavage.
    Cut this strip of material thin enough to go through the eye the needle. Cut 2 of these strips.

  7. 7

    Sew the 2 strips onto the top of the elastic.

  8. 8

    Thread the beads onto the material. Both sides should be in the same bead order for prettiest results :)

  9. 9

    Cut another 2 strips of material (thicker) and tie them onto the ends of the beads.

  10. 10

    Your done! Adjustments can be made to the back if it is feeling too loose.