Cut Up T Shirt: 3 Columns On Back With Weaving And Bows

Using the concepts of t-shirt weaving, I created this sexy 3 column design on the back of a t-shirt.

Posted by salinasiu

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In this video, I show you guys how to cut three columns in the back of the t-shirt - two narrow ones on the side and one wide in the middle. You can choose to leave them as horizontal strips, weave all of them, or tie the middle strip into bows!

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 1 Scissors
  • 1 T Shirt
  • 1 Metal Ruler

Steps (10 steps, 40 minutes)

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    Here's the full video tutorial! Check out my YouTube channel, Salinabear for more tutorials :)

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    Here's the t-shirt I started with. It's a size small in American Apparel created by Hamburger Disco. The image is a swarm of hamburger bees!

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    Step 1: Cut off the neckline to your liking

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    Step 2: Plan out how wide you want each column. I cut where the white lines are shown.

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    Step 3: Cut the two narrow columns on each side

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    Step 4: Braid the two narrow columns using this tutorial -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh2uwl1QRf4&feature=share&list=SP9680F0D62BB133EE

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    Step 5: Cut the wide column in the middle

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    Step 6: Your choice to customize the middle column. You could weave it or use another idea but I tied 3 strings together to make a "bow" look. I created strings from the bottom hem that I cut off in the beginning.

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    Step 7: Optional, but I cut off the first four strings to get rid of the logo and create a lower back. I cut where the white lines are shown.

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    Done! Here's the final look!