Tie Back Top
Open backs are sexy
Posted by PinkWeeds
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While browsing Pinterest I came across a top that I just knew I could DIY. And when a girl at my work presented me with a t-shirt that described my feelings for my current situation pretty well, I knew exactly what I would do with it. Of course, you could use any type of top to do this- as above is a more blousy top.
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You Will Need (8 things)
- Sewing Machine
- Straight Edge
- Measuring Tape
- Tailors Chalk
- Straight Pins
- Elastic
- Fabric Scissors
- T Shirt
Steps (18 steps, 60 minutes)
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Start by removing the neckline and sleeves.
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Now use your straight edge and tailors chalk to mark a straight line along the back about 2 inches below the under arm.
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Cut along that line. (I also ended up cutting open the side seams that were left so that the top back was only attached along the shoulder seams.)
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This part might seem a little tricky (but it's not.) Take the top half of the back and fold in half, lining up the seams.
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Cut in half along the fold line.
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Now take your measuring tape and measure your back under your bust. Subtract 2 inches from that measurment and cut a piece of elastic to that length.
Fold your elastic in half and mark with tailors chalk. -
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Now fold the bottom back portion in half and mark the top center with tailors chalk.
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Pin the center of your elastic to the center of back of your top. (Make sure that your shirt is turned inside out at this point- very important)
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Then pin the ends of your elastic to the ends of your top
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Sew your elastic on to your shirt using a zig-zag stitch and sewing along the edge. Be sure to stretch the elastic as you sew.
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Fold over and sew down using a straight stitch and again, stretch as you sew
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Next try on your top and pin your new side seams for the top of your blouse
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Sew that seam.
The back of your top should look something like this now. -
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Next take one of your sleeves, remove any seaming and open it up.
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Fold in half and cut open.
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Pin and sew to the open cut on the back of your top.
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And that's it! Tie your back and you are done