What to do with a T-shirt #8
The latest trend is an off-the shoulder top with a tank underneath. And it's really easy to make from a t-shirt.
Materials:
- one or two t-shirts in the same or different colors OR
- one t-shirt and a tank top
- sewing machine, needle and thread, fusible web or glue (optional)
- scissors
1. To make the boat-neck or off-shoulder top, turn the tee inside out. Mark where you want the shoulder to begin on either side so they are even. Mark the middle, the lowest point on the neck.
2. Cut from mark to mark, so you have a slight scoop and a most-straight-across cut from shoulder to shoulder. This is your top.
3. You can wear this top with a tank or make a tank as below:
4. Cut from the armpit of the t-shirt to two inches from the shoulder in a smooth curve. Fold t-shirt in half lengthwise and copy cut on the other side.
6. Cut in the middle through both front and back in a 4-5 inch U shape just outside the neck.
7. Fuse, sew, or glue the edges of the tank for a smooth finish.
8. Wear the tank with the shoulder-less top for a trendy look!
Variations: you can use the extra cut neck part of the tee to make strips that you sew inside the off-shoulder top. In this case, you don't need to make a tank. You can vary the color of the tank and off-shoulder top, too.