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)
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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.
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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.
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3
Cut out two pieces of elastic slightly shorter than the fabric pieces. The elastic, stretched, should measure the same length as the rectangles.
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4
Pin the elastic onto the back piece.
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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...
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6
Sew the two pieces together, making sure it is inside out.
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7
Trim the sides of the bandeau so the front connects to the back smoothly.
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8
Cut another piece of elastic; this one will run vertically down the front.
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9
Sew the elastic down the center to make the gather.