How to Make a Strapless Top from a Man's Shirt
Making a strapless top from a man's shirt is a do-it-yourself project that is a good way to make a fun, feminine top. The first time you try this project, you may want to use an old unloved T-shirt. It may take a couple of tries to get the strapless top looking just right. This pattern works best if the shirt is a little form-fitting; you don't want to start with too loose of a shirt because it will sag, but you don't want a shirt that is really tight because you want extra material to work with. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- T-shirt
- Chalk or soap
- Flat surface
- Pair of sharp scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions
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Put on the T-shirt. Decide where you would like the neckline to be and mark it with the chalk or soap. If there is a logo or image on the shirt keep in mind that it will be higher once the shirt has been made strapless.
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Lay the shirt on a flat surface with the front side facing up. Using the scissors, cut off the sleeves in a diagonal line from the underarm of the shirt to the neck.
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Flip the shirt over and cut the back side starting at the bottom of the left arm hole straight across to the right.
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Place the shirt front side up and cut out the neck in an even oval using the lines that you marked earlier as a guide for the lowest point.
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Using the remaining shirt, usually from the bottom seam but you can also use the fabric from the back of the shirt that you cut off, cut out a long strip that you will use for a drawstring.
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Fold over the shirt 1 inch and sew 1/4-inch from the edge. This creates a casing for your strap.
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Thread the drawstring through the new collar. Put the new shirt on and adjust the collar. Tie the drawstring around your back (for sleeveless) or around your neck (for a halter top).
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Tips & Warnings
You can use ribbon or other multicolored shoelace for the drawstring. Braid materials together for a fun, funky look.
Save the material that you cut to make patches.
