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)
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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.
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2
While it's drying gather up old bracelets, necklaces, and beads.
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3
Once it's dry cut across the top of the shirt, right below the armhole.
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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)
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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
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. -
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Sew the 2 strips onto the top of the elastic.
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8
Thread the beads onto the material. Both sides should be in the same bead order for prettiest results :)
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9
Cut another 2 strips of material (thicker) and tie them onto the ends of the beads.
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10
Your done! Adjustments can be made to the back if it is feeling too loose.