Super EASY Beginner Friendly Way to Upcycle Your Old T-shirts!

Hey guys! I’m so excited to show you this super easy, beginner-friendly way to upcycle your old t-shirts. It should take you no more than 30 minutes to make.

Tools and materials: 

  • Old t-shirt
  • Scissors or rotary cutter
  • Pins
  • Sewing machine
T-shirt upcycle

1. Cut

Cut off the bottom of the shirt just below the breastbone.

T-shirt upcycle

Cut off the sleeves leaving the bottom edges of the shirt open.

T-shirt upcycle

Cut a V-neck on the front and back.

T-shirt upcycle

2. Fit

For a snug fit on the bottom half of the shirt, pin the sides to fit your body.

T-shirt upcycle

Remember to sew with a zig-zag stitch on stretchy T-shirt material. Then cut off the excess fabric.

T-shirt upcycle

3. Neckline

Fold over the edge of the front neckline and use a short zig-zag stitch. Gently stretch the material as you go. This will create a wavy shape.

T-shirt upcycle

Fold in the front center of the neckline, pin, and sew it down.

T-shirt upcycle

4. Bring it all together

Pin the top to the bottom with the right sides facing. Then sew them together, and you’re done!

T-shirt upcycle

Before:

T-shirt upcycle - before

After:

T-shirt upcycle - After

T-shirt upcycle

How cute is this fitted, fashionable V-neck tank top? This quick and easy project is the perfect way to upcycle old t-shirts.


Give it a try and leave me a comment to let me know how it goes.


Next up...  Upcycle a Mini Skirt With Me.


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