Do you want to know how to do a t-shirt makeover in less than 10 minutes? Go from plain to WOW with no sewing involved!
Go from this plain T-Shirt...
Using only these...
In less than 10 minutes!
I know. You think I'm joking right?!?!
While I do love a good joke, nope. Totally serious here! Amazing huh?
Here is how to do this super simple no-sew t-shirt makeover!
Take any t-shirt. It can be old, big, boxy, it does not have to be a great shirt!
How to Create Knotted Sleeves for a T-shirt Makeover
Cut off the seams on the sleeves.
Cut along the top of the sleeve all the way back to where the sleeve meets the shirt.
Take the two ends and tie them in a knot.
Or don't.
Making a New Neckline for a T-Shirt Makeover
Fold the shirt in half and cut a new neckline. Be careful. It is easy to cut too large of a neckline. It is always easier to cut more off, so start small!
How to Make an Empire Waist for a T-shirt Makeover
Fold the shirt about 2" below the bottom of where the sleeves meet the shirt and snip tiny straight lines through all 4 layers of shirt. (Careful! Only snip about ½" in length!)
Cut the bottom hem off.
*Optional: You can then go back and cut a new shirt bottom if you like. I cut mine straight across because I didn't have much length on my shirt, but you could easily cut it at an angle and give the shirt a bit more spunk!
Take the bottom seam and cut it apart.
Thread the bottom seam fabric through the snips in the shirt and tie to create a new empire waistline.
And enjoy your new, super cute, super easy, recycled shirt!
(Excuse the blurry mirror photos...I had no one around to take photos of the t-shirt for me!)
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Happy Designing!
If you want other great t-shirt makeover ideas check these out:
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If you are handy with a sewing machine you might want to check out these DIY T-Shirt Makeovers as well
Midnight Rambler
Well that is too cute!
Kendra Goodrich
I love this idea. I've been getting really bored with my shirts lately and this looks like something I can even do!
Teri
That is freakin' awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Mandy
great job, no sew - love it! thanks for linking up at SugarBee Take-A-Look Tuesday! - Mandy, http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com
Jane
Very cute! I'll have to try it! 🙂
The Persimmon Perch
Very clever! That would be great to give some definition to a few of the shirts I have laying around. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
Cheryl
Love it. I always have too many ill-fitting t-shirts that never get worn. Now they can become cute! Thanks for linking it up to Craftastic Monday!
Angie
That is cool! I will have to try it out!
Ruth H.
Wow! How did you come up with that? What a great way to use some of my old tees.
Kaysi
That is great!!! I love how it looks now
Sandy
I have several tee's I don'tuse cause their so ucky.... I'm going to cut them tomorrow..<br />thanks for the tip!<br />Sandy<br /><br />http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Missy
Great idea Ashley! My daughter has a couple of plain jane tshirts that are " too boring ". I will be trying this with those! Such a fashionista for a 4 year old!
Jen
This is a great idea. I love all the simple ways you fancied up this shirt!
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Very cute make over! <br /><br />Your shirt has gotten a good deal of clicks this week for Talented Tuesday, and I've featured it on my side bar! Make sure to stop by and grab an "I've Been Featured" button!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with Talented Tuesday!
Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com
It turned out great!<br /><br />I have a weekly Thursday blog party especially for people to share things they've made to be worn. Stop by if you'd like!
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WOW! Thanks for the great tutorial. This is one I will for sure have to try!
Misty
What a fun idea!!<br /><br />Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
A*
Really great idea, I love empire line - so flattering. I must try this!
Casey
that's a really good idea! I think I'll give it a try with an old t-shirt
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Cute idea! Just wanted you to know I featured/linked to your post on my blog today. Thanks for the inspiration (=
Justine
Hi! I just came by from Meet Virgina's blog. I love the idea with he sleeves!
Diane
Love it - I have some really boxy t-shirts and I just altered one of them. I skipped the empire waist, since I am busty enough as it is. But I've been looking for a cute sleeve and this is it.
I also rounded the sides, since it's a men's shirt and I needed the room for my booty!