So there was this post a while back where I declared my undying love and extreme gratefulness for the abyss of knowledge that is Pinterest. Now it's okay, it's not taking over, but it is finding it's way into my day in small doses. haha something funny - I just bought the window up to get the pinterest link, got lost and totally forgot I was blogging. Seriously. Now where was I?
So I'm doing my usual cruise and I come across some really cool t-shirt restyling. And I go searching, start clicking blog links and find this tutorial showing me how to make an old t-shirt into something new and fun. So I decided I had a spare 10 minutes in my day, which is a lie actually because it's 6pm and there is no dinner made, in fact nothing even thought of, I never have 10 minutes spare in the day, but actually I made 10 minutes become spare because I was so freakin excited about this idea. So watch this. How cool is this.
Firstly, the old t-shirt. I got an old one I have worn til it's faded and it's been in the bottom of my drawer forever, or at least since I lost a lot of weight a few years back. Secondly, you need scissors. Like not the scissors you use to cut up cereal boxes for the kid's projects but the great scissors you stash so noone can find them, like these. My favs.
Then cut. Cut the sleeves off, and then straight across, just below the neck/collar.
And then fold the top inch over on the front and back and sew across to create a place to thread your strap. Yes. I got the sewing machine out. I didn't change the thread though. I had nothing to match so figured white would do.
Then I got the old neck-band from the t-shirt, cut it once to make a long strip and I threaded it through the front and back of the -tshirt, using a skewer, pencil or knitting needle.
And then. Then you realise magic has happened. You have this. Oh yes. Lovin' it.
At which point my hubby walks past, stops, and says "Pinterest, right?" haha oh yes.
A few tips, firstly, don't use your super tight t-shirts. Baggy is better. I think also next time I do this, probably in about 5 minutes despite the lack of dinner, still, I'll look for a t-shirt to do this with, I'll try and find one with a logo down as low as I can, because as you can see I ended up with the 'Wisconsin' word around my neck - a lower logo would have been better.
EDIT And yes, I have black straps showing and I have been flaaaaamed for it more than once in the 100,000 times this has been repinned - forgive me I was in a hurry.
Look at the possibilities. Like using strips of material taken from the sleeves and plaiting the neck cord. Tying bows at the shoulders. Cheap dollar plain coloured t-shirts that all of a sudden become freakin amazing.
Oh yes. Pinterest. I think I love you.
Laters.
Such a cool idea! I'm definitely going to try this. BTW you look fabulous. I'm a little behind on reading blogs so I just now saw your tattoo photos. Like I said, you look amazing. :)
Posted by: Julie Howard | March 26, 2012 at 02:20 AM
Very cute! How did you finish off the arm holes?
Posted by: Kathy Miller | March 26, 2012 at 02:45 AM
I made one today from a mans size large Seattle Mariner shirt, I LOVE it! It was sooooo easy and took only 15 minutes, thanks!
Posted by: Toni Driver | April 22, 2012 at 11:47 AM
I'm also thinking using a ribbon for the straps instead of the collar would be super cute! Thanks for showing us your idea!
Posted by: PickleDVM | April 22, 2012 at 02:34 PM
I have three buff teenage boys....they keep cutting sleeves off of tshirts....is there a more - sophisticated tshirt redo for boys?
Posted by: KBarra | May 25, 2012 at 05:32 PM
I just made one of these with my Uncles 2009 Cancer Benefit Tshirt. I LOVE IT! Now it won't be sitting in my closet forever anymore! Thx!
Posted by: Shawna | June 08, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Wows its cool!!!!!!!you did a great job...Definitely i will try this...
Posted by: Custom t-shirts | June 19, 2012 at 04:15 PM
This looks Awesome, Love it..
Posted by: Anne | July 23, 2012 at 01:19 AM
I love this so much I couldnt wait to run up stairs and try one .. I took a old shirt first and it turnd out really cute so now I found one of my Dad's old Seattle Mariners T-shirts and cut it up !! I love it I cant wait to wear it tomorrow !! My room mate (a guy) is going to say Pinterest right !!
Oh yes PINTEREST I LOVE YOU !!!
Posted by: Brenda Murray | August 16, 2012 at 05:51 PM
I cut and joined the cuff of the sleeves for the strap. Looks great! Wasn't sure how I would have used the existing neck cord.
Posted by: Jill | January 06, 2013 at 01:33 PM
THANK YOU. My truck driver husband brought me home a t shirt that says "The only thing tougher than a trucker is a trucker's wife". I absolutely LOVE this T shirt and how it proudly displays just how hard it is to be away from my husband for weeks at a time, it is the UGLIEST shirt I have... LOL! Its black with a great logo but it has a real high neckline that is TIGHT. Is not flattering AT ALL. I have tried to find a tutorial on how to make this ugly t shirt cute and nothing was hitting the mark. Then I saw this and knew that even though the logo is high, its still a pretty damn cute shirt. I am going to try this RIGHT FRICKING NOW ... wish me luck! eeeeek! lol!
Posted by: AMY | February 07, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Just three simple words: I LOVE YOU!!! Thanks so much for this brilliant and easy idea! Tomorrow I'm gonna try...
Posted by: Adriana | May 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Obrigada, ideia genial, vou ter muito de cortar bj
Posted by: anabela | May 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM
I am SO doing this TODAY!
Posted by: Bknaturally | June 03, 2013 at 12:36 AM
What did u do to the back?
Posted by: Mymumz | June 15, 2013 at 05:24 AM
I love that this is something not just a twenty-something would wear!
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