Turn an Old T-shirt Into THIS
Today, I’m going to show you one way of turning a plain old t-shirt into a super-trendy fashion garment.
You don’t even need a sewing machine for this upcycle. Even better, it takes less than ten minutes to make!
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Tools and materials:
- Old loose t-shirt
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Safety pin
1. The t-shirt
You need a long t-shirt that’s loose enough to fit over your hips.
2. Make the cut
Lay the t-shirt out flat and line up the side and lower edges carefully.
Cut straight across the shirt through both layers just below the armholes. Use a ruler to keep the line straight.
3. The tie
Put the top of the t-shirt aside for another project.
Cut another half inch (1 cm) from the raw edge of the lower piece.
Cut through the strip to make one long tie.
4. Thread the tie
Attach a safety pin to one end of the tie.
Find the center point of the original hem of the t-shirt.
Use the points of your scissors to make a small hole in the outer layer of the hem, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) either side of the center.
Thread the tie through the hem, feeding it in through one hole, around the circumference of the hem and out of the other hole.
Cute skirt upcycled from a t-shirt
Pull your new skirt on and use the tie as a drawstring to gather the waistline.
You can leave the lower edge as it is or turn up a narrow hem.
Ten minutes to a new skirt! Let me know what you think of it in the comments.
Next, learn Why You Should Cut up Towel This Summer.
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