How to Make a Shirt Cute by Cutting it Up
T-shirts are abundant and run rampant in many closets. The t-shirt bought at a concert, the one given to you as a product promotion, a race shirt and other shirts emblazoned with some slogan or another -- they are all in the closet. Some t-shirts are not worn because they are too big or have a boxy cut, but they are not discarded because they are in good condition or hold sentimental value. Armed with a pair of scissors, you can transform these shirts into cute and stylish attire.
Instructions
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Scoop-Neck Tee
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Lay the shirt on a flat work surface, and evenly line up the front and back of the shirt's sleeves and bottom hem.
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Cut the edge of each sleeve just above the hem.
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Cut off the bottom of the shirt just above the hem.
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Cut out the neck band of the shirt, removing one inch of t-shirt fabric to create a scoop neck.
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Test the fit of the shirt. Remove additional one-inch bands of fabric around the neck, testing the fit after each cut, until the neck is scooped enough to fall off one shoulder.
Halter Top
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Lay the shirt on a flat work surface, and evenly line up the front and back of the shirt's sleeves and bottom hem.
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Cut a one-inch-wide strip from the bottom of the t-shirt. Set the strip aside.
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Measure 12 inches from the bottom of the shirt, and mark a line across the shirt with chalk.
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Cut off the bottom of the shirt at the line, creating a tube.
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Snip two holes through the front layer of the tube. The holes should be eight inches from each other and one inch from the top of the fabric.
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Thread one end of the reserved strip of fabric from the outside of the tube through the left hole.
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Bring the strip from the inside, and thread it out the right hole.
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Adjust the strip so it is centered.
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Wear the halter top by securing the ends of the strip behind your neck.
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Tips & Warnings
Use sharp scissors to make clean cuts on the shirts.
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