Bandeau From T Shirt

Just in time for summer!

Posted by Judy

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I have too many t-shirts and not enough bandeaus, and then I had an idea... :)

Yay for more t-shirt reconstructions! I wore a strapless bra under it in the pics, but you can wear it without or sew extra lining/padding.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Elastic
  • Sewing Machine
  • T Shirt
  • Scissors

Steps (9 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Find an old t-shirt. (This one I had already cut into a tank top) Cut out a rectangle for the front of the bandeau. It should be as wide as the measurement across your chest.

  2. 2

    Cut out another strip with the same length. You can make this strip thinner if you like; this will form the back of the bandeau. I left the edges raw, but you can hem them if you want a more finished look.

  3. 3

    Cut out two pieces of elastic slightly shorter than the fabric pieces. The elastic, stretched, should measure the same length as the rectangles.

  4. 4

    Pin the elastic onto the back piece.

  5. 5

    Sew the elastic onto the bandeau. This was the first time I used the zigzag stitch on my machine, so that's why it's uneven...

  6. 6

    Sew the two pieces together, making sure it is inside out.

  7. 7

    Trim the sides of the bandeau so the front connects to the back smoothly.

  8. 8

    Cut another piece of elastic; this one will run vertically down the front.

  9. 9

    Sew the elastic down the center to make the gather.