If you have a lot of T-shirts that are ugly or too big, you can recycle them all. With a little creativity, even an ugly t-shirt from an entertainment show, which is usually three sizes larger than your body, can be saved. This article will give you a little insight on how to modify your t-shirt, such as juggling a large t-shirt to fit your body. If you want to experiment more deeply, in this article you can also find ways to turn a t-shirt into a completely different outfit.
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Method 1 of 4: Changing a Loose T-shirt to Fit Your Body
Step 1. Mark the length of the shirt you want, either with a safety pin, chalk, or pen
If your shirt is too long, you can use it as a dress, or if it's too short, you can wear leggings or long jeans underneath for a casual Bohemian style.
Step 2. Mark the sleeve length if the sleeve is too long. If you are changing a lot of shirts, try using a ruler and then measure each shirt
Step 3. Pinch the seam at the hem of the shirt, then pin it with a needle
Use 3-5 needles from the armpit to the bottom. If you want to wear a tight T-shirt, you may want to use safety pins to prevent punctures. Try pinching the same number of stitches on each side of the shirt.
Step 4. Pinch and pinch the sleeves if the sleeves are too loose
Step 5. Take off the shirt, then sew according to the marks you made
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To adjust the length of the shirt, fold the shirt against your skin to create a hem. To sew a t-shirt, you can do it as usual, but be careful not to let the t-shirt material build up. You can sew the t-shirt by hand or by machine.
Modify Your T Shirt Step 5Bullet1 - If you're not sure that your measurements will result in a t-shirt that fits, use long stitches, so that the seam stays in place but is easy to remove if the garment doesn't fit. For now, don't cut your t-shirt yet.
Step 6. Turn the shirt over and try it on
Mark any areas that feel tight, loose, too long, or too short.
- When the shirt fits, sew the shirt again with stronger stitches. We recommend that you use a sewing machine if you have one.
- If the t-shirt is not enough, repeat the steps above. Remove the old stitches before sewing again, then sew the garment until it feels snug.
Step 7. Cut the unused fabric
Now, your t-shirt is snug.
Method 2 of 4: Turning a T-shirt into another Outfit
Step 1. Make a crop top
Cut and sew your t-shirt so that it fits snugly against the bulkhead. Then, make a small cut at the shoulders for a cooler t-shirt. If desired, you can also trim the side seams, and use safety pins or ribbon instead.
Step 2. Make dumbbells out of an old T-shirt, no sewing needed
With the dumbbell design, you just need to cut the shirt, fold it, then tie a knot between the hem, resulting in a combination of bodice and tie. You can also ignore bodice and tie, then cut the fabric around the shoulders which can be used as a tie.
Step 3. Make a tank top from a T-shirt
A guide to making a tank top out of a T-shirt is available at wikiHow. To make a tank top out of a t-shirt, you'll need a simple sewing kit and a sewing machine.
Step 4. Turn an old t-shirt into a sexy bikini
If you have a nice t-shirt you want to juggle, cut and sew it into a bikini. However, make sure you make a strong bond, so that there are no incidents on the beach!
Method 3 of 4: Coloring Shirts
Step 1. Single color t-shirt stencil with screenprint
Use fabric ink or paint, as well as screenprinting fabrics and frames to turn a plain t-shirt into an eye-catching one.
Step 2. Stencil your t-shirt
Make a stencil from the printout and stencil paper, then after you cut it, paste the design onto the front of the shirt.
Step 3. Color the shirt with tie-dye
You can dye a natural fibrous shirt with a tie-dye, including cotton, hem, linen, or rayon shirts. If you choose a 50/50 mix, the resulting color will look very faded.
Step 4. Create a unique t-shirt design with bleach
Use liquid bleach, gel, or a bleach pen to draw or spray designs on an old t-shirt.
Method 4 of 4: Folding and Tying the Shirt
Step 1. Fold the sleeves of the shirt as desired
Step 2. Roll up the bottom of the t-shirt, twist it into a loop and tie it
Step 3. Use high-waisted pants, skirts, or whatever else you'd like to use as a pair of a folded shirt
Tips
- If you're on a budget, you can hunt for used T-shirts at a thrift store or online. Once you get a used t-shirt, you can start experimenting.
- If you have a black shirt that you want to tie-dye on, use a different mixture of water and bleach. After being given a motif, color it as usual.
