DIY women's T-shirt from a men's T-shirt. How to decorate a T-shirt with your own hands: master class with photos
The most popular outfits in the summer are tank tops, tops and T-shirts. But no matter how limitless the range of these outfits is in modern retail outlets, we always want something more. And to become the owner of such an original T-shirt, you need to purchase its plain version and decorate it to your taste. Moreover, today there are a lot of options available, how to decorate a T-shirt or any other outfit in the most interesting ways.
Add some flair to a simple white tank with lace
How to decorate a T-shirt with your own hands
Summer is exactly the time when you want to endlessly renew yourself, changing your wardrobe in every possible way. But for this it is not at all necessary to wander around fashion stores all the time and leave all your fortune there. It’s enough to set aside a little time, prepare an old T-shirt and use your imagination. Such a modest set will allow you to shine in new outfits every day. Perhaps this will be the first step towards creating your own fashion line, and your design ideas will not go unnoticed, becoming very popular. And to get started, you can consider the ideas of “experienced” stylists for decorating T-shirts with your own hands.
Try making a beautiful weave on a T-shirt
Perhaps someone is intimidated by the prospect of picking up a needle and thread. Indeed, many women simply hate sewing. But you don't have to pick up a needle to turn a stretched-out T-shirt into a fashionable tank top. It’s enough just to use scissors to trim off all the excess on the T-shirt: the neck, sleeves, part of the neckline - both front and back. It should be a full-fledged T-shirt. Next, all that remains is to decorate the chest with any sticker you like - transfer it using an iron, and fasten the straps with decorative braid, first wrapping them around the back in a tight cord.
Very beautiful and original
Cut out the silhouette...
...attach lace with thermal tape from the inside...
...and glue with a hot iron
You can decorate another one with flounces and lace cut from one T-shirt. To do this, cut strips from a T-shirt are decorated with lace along one edge, and sewn to the base T-shirt on the other. First, the flounces are attached from above, starting from the neck, and then the decoration continues downwards. Moreover, the upper balls are wider, and downwards they become smaller. The result is a kind of picturesque frill. This option is suitable for romantic girls.
You can sew a kind of corset lacing on the back
Beads, stones, buttons...
And of course lace
From T-shirt to T-shirt; lace included :)
An ordinary undershirt can easily be turned into a top that is suitable for both a club and a youth party. You just need to decorate a T-shirt, for example, lilac, with roses made from the same lilac ribbons and beads. It is advisable to use ribbons and beads of different sizes, and make rosettes of different sizes. Such a flowerbed will make the girl simply fragrant.
T-shirt decor ideas
There are many interesting ways to decorate a T-shirt with your own hands. You can either pick up ideas on the pages of glossy magazines or on the Internet, or come up with them yourself. First you need to decide on the clothes that will need to be altered. So, for cutting with scissors, a cotton T-shirt or T-shirt is more suitable, because it will not stretch, fray, and will not lose its shape, unlike stretch models. You will also have to practice to get the perfect result, because what is planned does not always work out the first time. Then you need to decide on the decoration method, prepare the decor and you can start working.
This cute T-shirt can be made from a regular T-shirt and lace ribbon
One option is to decorate the back of an old T-shirt or tank top. After all, in summer an open back looks very sexy and stylish. Gentle romantic girls can make a T-shirt with a huge heart-shaped cutout on the back. To work you will need sharp scissors, chalk, adhesive fabric tape and regular silk tape. First, the T-shirt itself, which has a loose fit, is selected and carefully laid out on the table.
Interesting and stylish idea with a zipper
Next, take a sheet of A3 format and depict a neat oval heart of the required size on it. But to get a proportional heart, you need to fold the paper in half, draw one half so that the middle of the heart is on the fold line. After this, the sheet is opened and the heart is cut out. The pattern is applied to the T-shirt, its middle is determined, and a stencil is outlined with chalk. Then the heart is carefully cut out with scissors along the outlined contours. The contour of the heart is laid with adhesive fabric tape and ironed. In this case, the glue transfers to the fabric and the tape is removed. Now a silk ribbon is laid over the resulting layer of glue. Due to the glue along the contours, it is simply glued, the ends of the tape are bent inward. If there is no such adhesive tape, then it is enough to simply sew the tape on a machine or by hand - with a hidden seam. This neckline can also be made in the form of skeletons, and the T-shirt can be decorated with lace, an old zipper, paint, buttons, or twists of twine. There are a huge number of such methods. It's just a matter of taste, imagination and diligence of handmade craftswomen.
A ruffled “cuff” that you can design yourself will add charm to any outfit
Video
Greetings to all lovers of handicrafts and customization! Not often, but it happens that I have a desire to redo or improve something. And now I will show you how to decorate a white tank top with lace applique. White T-shirts are a timeless hit every summer, but when there are too many of them, you want to do something with them.
I have several white T-shirts in my wardrobe and I hardly ever wore this one. But, quite recently, I acquired a wonderful, beautiful olive-golden color and planned to decorate a dress or blouse with it that will appear in the future. By the way, I bought two of these laces. So I still have the opportunity to decorate other products.
Having once again taken out a white T-shirt from the closet, I thought about whether to wear it or not? And then, I remembered my wonderful lace, attached it to the T-shirt and, without hesitation, decided to decorate it with it. Moreover, I have a wonderful addition to such a T-shirt, shorts with golden embroidery. I just have white T-shirts, so I had nothing to lose, and I got to work.
Customizing is a very exciting and endless activity. Therefore, we will invent and create new beauty! I wish everyone success on this path!
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Useful tips
Don't throw away your old T-shirt, since it can be made completely a new item or accessory.
There are many ways remake an old T-shirt, and you will find the most interesting ones here.
All you need is a couple of simple tools and a little time.
1. T-shirt with side lace inserts from an old T-shirt
1. Measure the side panels and, based on the measurements, cut the sides of the T-shirt (including the sleeves).
2. Cut each insert in half to sew onto the T-shirt.
3. Lay the T-shirt flat and sew on the lace inserts on the left and right using a machine.
4. Use pins to secure half of the lace inserts, leaving the areas where the sleeves will be untouched.
5. Using a machine, sew where you have marked with pins.
Here is another version of a T-shirt made in the same way:
2. Sleeveless vest made from T-shirts with your own hands
*After wearing it for a while, the ends of the T-shirt will curl a little, which actually makes it look even more interesting. If necessary, you can trim the T-shirt, for example, by cutting the central part even further and pulling the T-shirt back.
* Instead of ribbon, you can use the pieces left over from the T-shirt after cutting. You can also use laces or other suitable parts.
3. Tank Top with Woven T-Shirt Back
4. What to make from a T-shirt: a top with eyelets on the shoulders
You will need:
Old T-shirt
Set with hole punching pliers and eyelets
1. You can trim the top of the T-shirt and sleeves yourself and trim the edges with another fabric - in this example, leather was used.
2. Make holes and insert grommets.
3. Thread the laces through the holes. Make sure the head opening is large enough to fit the top easily.
5. T-shirt with a cut-out top from a men's T-shirt
You will need:
Fit-to-fit T-shirt
Scissors
Chalk or white pencil.
1. Turn the t-shirt inside out and apply your desired design.
2. Carefully cut out the traced design.
* If you use a high-quality cotton T-shirt, you can wash and dry it without the risk of ruining it.
*Edges may curl slightly.
6. Tank top with a bow on the back, made from a T-shirt
You will need:
T-shirt
Scissors
Pins
Sewing machine or needle and thread.
1. First, wash and dry your T-shirt if it is new. Place her on a flat surface with her back to you. Make sure the seams are symmetrical and the T-shirt is pressed.
2. Using a pencil, draw a line along which you will cut. Choose the width and length of the future bow yourself. The shape of the line should resemble the Latin letter U.
3. Start cutting a U shape along the line on the back of the t-shirt. Be careful to only cut out the back portion, not both sides of the t-shirt.
4. Fold the cut piece of fabric in half and cut off half. You will use the larger half for a bow (folding it like an accordion), and you need to cut the second half in half - you will get two strips.
Tie one strip around the middle of the bow and secure with thread and needle. If necessary, cut off excess.
5. Attach the bow with pins and sew it to the back of the T-shirt. It is better to sew at the top so that the batik is a continuation of the collar.
6. Turn the T-shirt inside out and you're done. You can make several bows, but then you need to cut an even larger U on the back.
* If you couldn’t sew the bow evenly, it’s okay, you can always fix it. The main thing is to take your time and you will succeed.
7. How to make a T-shirt with a tree pattern from a T-shirt
8. T-shirt beach dress
You will need:
T-shirt (possibly with a bright pattern)
Scissors
Needle and thread.
1. Cut off the sleeves. Save them - you will need them later.
2. Place the T-shirt with your back facing you.
3. Cut large crescent moons where the sleeves were - do this only on this part of the shirt (the back), DO NOT touch the front.
4. Turn the T-shirt over again and cut out the collar, about 2cm from the stitching.
5. Turn the T-shirt over again and cut this part of the T-shirt in a straight line just below the collar. It turns out that you have cut off the part that connects the back - don’t worry, then you will connect all the parts using a “pigtail”.
6. Cut the lower back of the T-shirt into three equal vertical strips. Pull these strips a little to make them longer and a little narrower.
7. Start braiding from these 3 stripes (from bottom to top).
8. Take your collar, fold it in half and find the center. Mark this place.
9. Using thread and needle, sew the braid to the center of the collar.
10. Cut strips from one of the sleeve cutouts and use it to cover the seams that are visible where the braid meets the collar. Simply wrap the strip around the joint and secure with thread and needle.
9. What you can do with their T-shirts: T-shirt twisted into a butterfly shape
You will need:
Wide, long T-shirt (preferably sleeveless)
Thread and needle or sewing machine.
1. Prepare a T-shirt. Cut out sleeves if necessary.
2. Turn the T-shirt inside out and cut it in half along the side seams.
3. Place one half on top of the other. Twist the half on the back side once.
4. Pin the rolled half and the front of the T-shirt and join with a stitch. Turn the T-shirt inside out.
10. Fashionable T-shirt with a pattern cut out on an old T-shirt with your own hands
You will need:
T-shirt
Scissors
1. Place the T-shirt on a flat surface and draw with chalk the pattern shown in the picture with red broken lines.
2. Carefully make cuts along the indicated lines (see image).
3. Pull the fabric a little so that the strips of fabric curl a little.
* If you want to make the same pattern on the reverse side, just repeat steps 1-3.
* If you wish, you can give the T-shirt a more rounded shape - just fold it in half lengthwise, draw one “wave” as in the picture and cut it out.
11. A beautiful top made from a large T-shirt, without the use of threads or needles
You will need:
T-shirt
Scissors
1. Mark with chalk on the front of the shirt what is drawn with red lines in the image.
2. Cut along the lines.
3. Mark with chalk on the back of the shirt the other lines that are drawn in red in the image.
4. Cut along the lines.
5. On the back, cut the middle section halfway lengthwise.
The front of the T-shirt after cutting.
The back of the T-shirt after cutting.
6. On the front of the T-shirt, tie two stripes into a knot, then move them back and tie them to the back stripes.
*If necessary, you can cut off excess parts of the fabric or tie them in a bow.
12. What can be made from a large T-shirt: a beautiful pattern without threads and needles
You will need:
T-shirt
Scissors
Ruler
Rivets.
1. Using a ruler and chalk, draw straight lines to the right and left of the collar. In this example there are 11 lines.
2. Using scissors, make cuts along these lines.
3. Make one cut at the bottom of the T-shirt, on the left or right.
You can tie the halves in a knot:
For the reader's attention, a new short review dedicated to how you can take and remake old, perhaps no longer needed, T-shirts. After all, there's nothing wrong with finding a use for old, useless things.
1. Fluffy rug
An original fluffy rug that can be made from scraps of old T-shirts, tied in a special way on a construction mesh.
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2. Bags
Colorful T-shirts that have stretched, worn out or are out of fashion are a great material for creating unusual handbags. For example, from any knitted T-shirt you can sew an original string bag in just half an hour. People who are good at sewing can choose a more complex option and turn unnecessary T-shirts into a beautiful handbag.
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3. Necklace
Waste T-shirts cut into strips can be turned into unique, stylish necklaces and chokers. Moreover, there are a lot of options for creating such jewelry. For example, T-shirts can be cut into thin cords and made into a massive necklace-scarf, or thicker strips of knitwear can be woven into an original necklace, which can be decorated with suitable accessories.
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4. Grid
Lots of neat round cuts will allow you to turn an old tunic or long T-shirt into an original mesh dress. After the last cut is made, the T-shirt needs to be soaked in hot water so that the cuts are rounded and do not unravel in the future.
5. T-shirt with lace
The most ordinary T-shirt can be turned into a trendy item this season by simply sewing a small piece of lace or guipure to its neckline.
6. Original parts
Pieces of organase, lace or lace will help transform old, boring T-shirts. Lace inserts, organza petals, flowers and fabric bows will turn even the simplest T-shirt into an exclusive piece of clothing.
7. Sandals
An old T-shirt, cut into shreds, is perfect for decorating old flip-flops and will allow you to transform them from simple flip-flops into original summer sandals.
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8. Earrings
An old T-shirt or top can be used to create stylish long earrings. However, to create such decorations, in addition to T-shirts, you will also need special accessories, which you can buy at a craft store.
9. Bracelets
From a few T-shirts and a small amount of accessories you can make countless different bracelets.
10. Laundry basket
A plain plastic or wicker laundry basket can be decorated with scraps of old knitted T-shirts, thus turning it into a stylish piece of furniture.
11. Pom-poms
Creative individuals will surely like the idea of transforming unnecessary knitted T-shirts into bright voluminous pompoms that will become an original decoration for the apartment.
12. Fashionable cuts
The original slits on the back will help give the T-shirt a new fashionable look. To do this, armed with chalk, you need to outline a diagram of future cuts and carefully cut out all the necessary details. The finished product should be soaked in hot water and left to dry.
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13. Unusual painting
You can refresh a boring plain T-shirt with the help of original painting with an ombre effect. To do this, mix a quarter cup of dye, four cups of warm water and four tablespoons of salt in a plastic bowl. Gradually lower the bottom of the T-shirt into the prepared mixture, hold for one minute and rinse thoroughly under running water. And in order to get the original spotted effect, you need to sprinkle the wet T-shirt with the rest of the dry dye, wait until the product dries and rinse again in cold water.
14. Fashionable print
Using special paints, cardboard stencils and a foam brush, you can decorate a nondescript plain T-shirt with a stylish print.
15. Romantic top
With minimal sewing skills and a sewing machine, you can turn a boring plain T-shirt into a charming and very fashionable off-the-shoulder top with a ruffle.
Summer is just around the corner, but prices in stores are not encouraging? We offer you 25 cool ideas on how you can update your wardrobe for the new season with a minimum of financial costs.
With the arrival of the new summer season, we immediately rush to the store for new T-shirts and light blouses, which we want to have in stock for the summer. But prices for new things are rising from year to year. Just like the mountains of “outdated” things in the closet. So why not “revive” them at minimal cost? , you will not only give it a new look, but also please yourself with a beautiful thing.
We have collected for you the coolest ideas on how you can “revive” an old T-shirt with your own hands. We hope you enjoy them and get inspired to create your own designs.
How to remake a T-shirt with your own hands: 7 creative ways
To update an old T-shirt, all you need is scissors, paints, colorful threads, lace, felt or beads, and a little imagination.
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How to remake a T-shirt: drawings and prints
One of the simplest but most effective ways to update an old T-shirt is to draw something on it with your own hands. To do this, it is best to choose a white plain T-shirt and paints or felt-tip pens for the fabric. Everything else is a matter of taste and imagination.
To make a large design on a T-shirt, first make a stencil on paper. Next, place the stencil under one side of the T-shirt and draw the design with a felt-tip pen.
A plain T-shirt will also become more interesting if you add prints to it. Making them at home is very easy, and a T-shirt remade with them will look even cooler.
How to update an old T-shirt with lace inserts
Lace and lace inserts will give an ordinary T-shirt even more lightness, a romantic note and flirtatiousness. You can update an old T-shirt in this way in several ways: add an insert on the back, on the sides of the T-shirt, or decorate the collar.
How to remake a T-shirt using scissors: making stylish cuts
Fringes and slits on T-shirts are more relevant than ever. All you need is a pair of scissors and some dexterity to repurpose an old T-shirt into a fashion item. Simple cuts like these will instantly make an old T-shirt look special and give you something fun to do on the weekend.
How to remake a T-shirt: embroidery decoration
Don’t want to radically remake your favorite T-shirt, but your soul is asking for something interesting? Add a little embroidery! Such neat embroidery on a T-shirt will look most attractive on the side of the chest or on/above the pocket. The T-shirt update is quite small, but very stylish!
How to remake a T-shirt: interesting applications
Appliqués on a T-shirt are another way to repurpose an old item and make it new. You can use fabric, felt, beads or to decorate a T-shirt. All these elements will help you perfectly “revive” a T-shirt that you will enjoy for many days to come.
DIY T-shirt alteration without sewing
You can repurpose an old T-shirt without much effort and without even picking up a needle and thread. For this job you only need scissors. See in the photo below how an ordinary T-shirt can be turned into a stylish blouse or loose-fitting T-shirt.
How to update an old T-shirt with dyeing
Do you like colored T-shirts? Then stock up on paints and take out a white T-shirt from the closet, which is suitable for the experiment. We have already told you, so following our advice, you can create a bright fashionable item with your own hands.
There are two ways to dye a T-shirt using the ombre technique:
- using paint in a spray bottle (then colors can be combined);
- dipping a T-shirt into a container of paint and keeping it there for a certain time to create a gradient.
Now you have lots of great ideas for fun ways to repurpose old t-shirts and reuse them instead of just throwing them away or storing them in your closet. In addition, such updating of old things will help you significantly save your budget.
