I took a little break from blogging due to a busy travel schedule...I'm sure you all have waited with bated breath for this latest post! :)
Here's another DIY Re-cut tee shirt how-to! This style re-cut is my basic go-to style. It's really easy and doesn't take much time. You can embellish a little, a lot, or just leave it basic. I added a little detail to the top.
To start: you need a cool tee shirt that is boxy and probably too big for you. Here are 3 tees I bought at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. You can check out how I re-cut and styled the other 2 here.
Here's the Rolling Stones World tour tee.
View from the back.
With the added extras: bias tape for the straps and 3/4" strips of silk organza.
Cut off bottom section for waist band--I cut about 5", but you can make it larger or shorter depending on how big you want it and how billowy you want the shirt.
Measure your waist--pull it taut and cut off the extra.
Sew together the seam 1/2 inch in using a zig zag stitch.
Cut off arms....
...And neck ringer.
Fold in half and cut neck at gentle slope, as pictured. I used fabric chalk to draw the line of the slope.
Fold down and press the arm seam 1/4" and sew with zig zag stitch.
Fold down and press the top and back seams 1/4"....
...Then fold down again another 1" (approximately--this depends on how thick your tie will be). Fasten with pins (which I rarely use, so it definitely needs it here). Sew along bottom edge of fold approx. 1/4" from seam.
Press seams.
This is the only slightly tricky part: mark or place pins in both the waist band and the top at 4 evenly spaced places--sides and front and back are the easiest. Place the waist band on outside of shirt, right sides together and match up pins or marks. Note: the waistband is smaller than the top. When you sew them together you will have to pull on the waist band to stretch to fit in the top. Tee shirt fabric does a wonderful job of this and it gives it a nice, slightly gathered look. It does not have to be perfect!
I sewed the silk organza strips along the top with a zig zag stitch for a little detail. Be creative and do your own thing!
Fasten safety pin to end of your tie (I used bias tape but you can use anything). Push through opening in seams along the front...
...Then loop it around to the back seam.
And tie it off at shoulder!
A little outfit I styled with it: J Brand Veruka bootcut jeans, leather and metal
Foley + Corinna bag,
Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps,
Tom Ford "Alexei" sunglasses,
guitar string bracelet cuff.
Let me know if you decide to re-cut a shirt or have any questions!
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