In a rough economy, people are struggling to get by. So, why buy expensive new clothes where there is a treasure trove of potential new outfits in the discard pile? Turn that old shirt in to a sexy new mini skirt and breathe some new life into that 80’s rock band t-shirt!
Simple Steps : How To Turn an Old Shirt into a New Mini-Skirt
Dust off that old Ninja Turtle shirt that’s been sitting in the bottom drawer all these years and turn it into a new fashionable mini that will impress everyone. This process can be done with tank tops and t-shirts alike. A sharp pair of scissors is the only tool needed.
- Lay the shirt/tank top out flat. For a t-shirt, cut a small line into the fabric right below the armpit of the shirt. For a tank top, cut at the seams of the straps.
- Make an even cut all the way across the t-shirt (make sure to only cut one layer at a time, it will be easier to keep a straight line that way. Finish out by cutting the other layer of fabric.
- Then ensure that the lines are straight. For tank tops, make sure to cut off the bulky stitches around where the initial cuts were made.
- For tank tops, slide the shirt on as a skirt and tie the straps off at the sides. The funky new skirt is finished. For t-shirts, slide the skirt on. If it fits as is, great; if not a few minor adjustments may be made.
- Adjusting the fit of the skirt. Cut about two or three inches down the seam on one side of the t-shirt and simply tie the ends together to make the skirt snug.
In just a few minutes, those old clothes are turned into great new clothes. If the patterns of the shirts aren’t desired, they can always just be turned inside out and worn that way.
Simple Steps : Breathing New Life Into Old Shirts
Bleached, stained and hole-filled shirts aren’t always useless; they can occasionally be salvaged and turned into something wonderful! The same goes for high-necked unflattering, but cool looking old t-shirts. Here is a quick way to change up an old shirt. Again, the only thing needed will be scissors.
- Lay the shirt out on a flat surface and make a cut about one inch in from where the sleeve stitches are. Do this on both sides.
- Then simply cut a line straight across the front of the shirt, connecting the two initial cuts.
- For the back, either cut it straight across or dip a bit toward the center.
- Then, make sure to even out any rough cuts and try the shirt on. The neckline can be adjusted to suit personal preference.
In under five minutes, an old shirt can go from drab to fab. Try out these simple tricks and start creating a new look.
Jessica Gleason - Jessica Gleason is merely a woman walking through life with words. She lives to write and writes to live. She has an affinity for cats and ...
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