Cut Out + Keep

Zipper Tank

Follow the steps.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/zipper-tank • Posted by Jenna C.

Styling Tips: 1. The contour of the silver zipper lines make a bold statement with black leggings and other high-contrast accessories. 2. Throw on a cute cardigan or biker jacket - the base look is versatile!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 10

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Styling Tips: 1. The contour of the silver zipper lines make a bold statement with black leggings and other high-contrast accessories. 2. Throw on a cute cardigan or biker jacket - the base look is versatile!

Instructions

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    Gather your materials. Place cardboard inside shirt to prevent tacky-glue from leaking through the material.

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    Cut a 30" piece of black zipper tape. Cut another at 20" (for the back), followed by a 20" piece of white zipper tape.

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    Lay 30" piece of zipper tape diagonally across tank to determine placement.

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    Trim zipper tape corner to fit edge of garment, under arm and at sideseam/hem point.

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    Glue zipper tape into place.

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    If it looks good, admire your work! Tacky glue gets pretty messy.

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    Flip shirt over and line up the 20" contrasting pieces on the shoulder and center-back of tank as shown.

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    Glue white strip into place, making sure it's perfectly centered.

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    Glue the black strip across the back shoulder, and let dry completely.

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    Once dry, try it on and make your friends jealous...

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    ...even as you're walking away! TIP: If you actually got glue splotches on your tank (we sure did!), you can use scraps to add to the design and conceal it, or hide it with a brooch!