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How to cut up a boring tshirt into something funner :) You also learn how to weave strips.
I took my boring old middle school shirt and cut it up so it's a bit more fun to wear (: It's very simple and can do to any old or small shirt you don't wear anymore.
Sorry for poor picture quality. My camera hates me (:

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  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 1
    Step 1

    Get an old plain shirt you don't wear anymore and lay it out on a flat surface.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 2
    Step 2

    Simply cut a slit about one inch away from the seam of the sleeve on both sides.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 3
    Step 3

    Continue cutting from one slit to another by cutting near the collar line for an elegant off shoulder look to be paired with a tank top.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 4
    Step 4

    Fold the back of the shirt in half and cut straight lines about a width of a finger apart from each other. Cut it as long as you desire :)

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 5
    Step 5

    Stretch and pull the strips you made so they curl up a bit.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 6
    Step 6

    Once you are done you can cut the lower hem off if you wish.
    You can do the same to the hems of the sleeves.

    You can leave it all as it is or you can weave it to make some cool designs.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 7
    Step 7

    Take the second string (purple) and pull it up from BEHIND the first string (green).

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 8
    Step 8

    Pull the purple string down IN FRONT of the green string so it makes a loop like image.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 9
    Step 9

    Now you take your third string (torquise) and pretty much do the exact same thing as before. Pull it up BEHIND the higher string (purple in this case) and pull down IN FRONT of the purple string creating another loop.

    Continue this step until you reach the very last string.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 10
    Step 10

    When you are done it should look something like this with one last loop hanging at the end.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 11
    Step 11

    Cut the loop in half and tie it to the strips.

  • How to cut-up a top. Cut Up Tshirt - Step 12
    Step 12

    And voilà! You have cut up your boring tshirt and turned it into something more fun to wear :)

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K2
K2 · Honolulu, Hawaii, US · 5 projects
I love this! My daughter had me do this to my son's old shirts so they look cool enough for her to wear!
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kels.sapp
kels.sapp · Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Thank you so much for this!
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tina.long.4623
tina.long.4623 · Lexington, Kentucky, US
I have so many old t's, I am so looking forward to cutting them up! Thanks for the ideas.
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Grace C.
Grace C. · Liverpool, Nova Scotia, CA · 2 projects
I saw this on threadbanger a while back, is that where you got this project from? You did a great job!
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littledarkone
littledarkone · Edmonton, Alberta, CA
I just tried this. I did it in less than 15 minutes! Thanks for the idea!
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OhhAnnie
OhhAnnie
Great job explaining how to weave the straps! The pictures are fantastic. Thank you soooo much. I look forward to seeing more How-To's from you(:
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Misty M.
Misty M. · Molalla, Oregon, US · 2 projects
This may have saved my wardrobe! I am totally going to have a kick ass look for the Papa Roach concert on Saturday!
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kellykeever k.
kellykeever k.
love it
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RayGun UnDone
RayGun UnDone · Cincinnati, Ohio, US · 12 projects
Awesome! It does look fun, and so much easier than you would think! Thanks for a great, clear tutorial!
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Liz F.
Liz F.
This looks fun to do!
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