The Easiest DIY Top Ever? No-Sew, Multi-Way Top Takes 5mins to Make

Tools and materials:

• Solid and self-finished fabric
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Scissors
• Chalk

Important: This DIY top requires a solid and self-finished fabric; the color should be the same on both sides and it shouldn’t fray when cut. This type of fabric may be slippery, so have something to hold it down (like a phone) when you measure and cut.

1. Cut the fabric

The fabric should be at least a yard long and 24 inches wide (90cm x 60cm. Fold the fabric in half. Mark the fabric to 27 inches (68cm) for the length of the top. You can always increase or decrease this length to match your body. Trim the fabric to the preferred length.

2. Make the sleeve

Fold the trimmed fabric in half. The top fold is the front. Measure down the top fold for the sleeve about 20 inches or 50cm. Mark the fabric and cut it to the desired sleeve length.

3. Make the neckline

Unfold the fabric and refold it the other way, making sure it's even. At the top of the fold, snip a tiny hole with the scissors. Unfold the fabric. 

Place the measuring tape or ruler at the hole. A standard opening is 9 inches (22cm). Place the start of the ruler or measuring tape at the hole. Mark at 4½ inches (11cm) going to the right. Flip the measuring tape around and measure the same distance to the left.

Cut the hole from the center outward in each direction the 4½ inches (11cm) for the neck opening.

10 Ways to wear the DIY multi-way no-sew top

Now I'll show you how to wear the top in 10 different ways!

1. Poncho top

Pull the shirt over the head. Easy and breezy: the top is like a poncho.

2. V-neck top

Turn the top so the neckline is moved forward, creating a V shape in the front and back. This also lengthens the sleeves.

3. One-shoulder top

Carefully ease out one arm through the neckline for a sexy one-shoulder look.

4. Slouch shoulder top

Pull the shirt down slightly to reveal one shoulder. Flashdance vibes!

5. Tied sides top

Grab the front and back end on the right and tie them together. Do the same for the left for this easy blouson look.

6. Tie-front top

Pull the left and right back ends forward and tie them at the front over the fabric.

7. Tie-back top

Do the same tie, but this time at the back.

This is what it looks like from the front.

8. Cape back top

You can also tie the back under the fabric to create a cape back, like this.

9. One-shoulder cape back top

Now, ease out one arm through the neckline to make the cape back top one-shouldered.

10. Double-tie top

With the back ends tie still in place under the fabric, bring the two cape ends through and tie at the front.

DIY multi-way no-sew top tutorial

Isn't this just the easiest top to make and style? You could wear this DIY top on a night out, hanging with friends, at the pool as a cover-up, or even just lounging at home.

Let me know in the comments what you think of this DIY multi-way top tutorial and which way you would wear it!