Ok, so I wanted to try to draft my own pattern, did that, then I was afraid if I had measured wrong or anything I would mess up good fabric, soooo, I took an Old Tshirt and chopped it up applying my pattern! It actually turned out half way decent!
Low Cut, Empire Waist, Halter Top
Old t-shirt to cute top!
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First the measurements:
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trace all of your pattern onto a tshirt:
NOTE: I made the waist pieces and the front & back of shirt half size and cut them out on a fold: -
Pin along & sew along dotted edges. Right sides together!
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Back of shirt. Pin & sew right sides together.
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Pin & sew front & back of shirt together. Right sides together.
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Cut 2 strips from tshirt for straps. Cut & braid half of the straps. Gather the top of boob covers, place strap behind & sew.
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Cut 2 rectangle shapes out to cover strap ends, fold ends over, measure & pin around where strap meets top, slide off the strap & sew.
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Slide the covers back on the straps & voila... your shirt is done!
I hope that covers it all! Sorry for the overload of pics! It's my first real tute! Any questions, just ask!
Enjoy!
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Posted By:Craftinista »
July 10, 2008 23:10
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Taz
11 Jul 08:49
This is super cute! Nice way for me to use some of my
t-shirts too.:D
Craftinista
11 Jul 11:56
Thanks! I've done this to a few of mine! LOL
Cat Morley
11 Jul 13:07
That looks great *runs to find some old tees*
lizanne
11 Jul 15:22
This is SO cute! My husband had better hide his t-shirts. :)
Craftinista
11 Jul 16:55
LOL ... just steal the old shirts from the bottom of the drawer ... he won't miss them! LOL
aLLaNi p.
11 Jul 17:24
genius! and just on time for summer!!!
Craftinista
12 Jul 12:29
Thanks!
MIHO
25 Jul 18:49
I gotta try this. It rocks!
Craftinista
26 Jul 14:44
It's super easy too! Thanks!
Little Yggy
13 Aug 16:48
I like it ^^ Good job!♥
Craftinista
13 Aug 18:49
Thanks!
leeli s.
23 Apr 15:00
this is very s nice shirt
Sunshine
18 Oct 19:10
I love it, really cute, and your tutorial was really great!
Angel Amy 0:)
29 Oct 16:12
I'm lovin' it! I've got T's that have holes, stains, or are just not flattering because they are so square shaped, I can see doing lots of these, with some variations. Thanks for such detailed instructions, very helpful!