About the Project:
Have too many unflattering T-shirts and don’t know what to do with them? No problem! The following project is one of many different and easy ways to turn your old T-shirts into a workout tank top. Wear it during your workouts between classes and exams!
Materials Needed:
- Old T-shirt (make sure it’s your normal size, nothing smaller or larger!)
- Scissors
Step-By-Step:
1) Lay your T-shirt flat on a level surface. This way, your cutting won’t be jagged or uneven. Cut around the seams of the crew neck collar and the bottom hem of the shirt. For the sleeves, roughly estimate how large you want your straps to be, and start cutting from there. Be sure to cut down straight ¾ of the way, and then curve into the end of the sleeve. This will prevent it from taking a weird shape when you wear it.
2) Flip the shirt over and starting from the straps cut a deep “V” down the middle. This makes the shirt more flexible when you make the racerback part.
3) Here comes the fun part: set the shirt aside and take the shirt’s bottom hem that you cut off in Step 1. Snip away the threaded seam. Take the fabric-only part that you cut off and stretch it out as much as possible.
4) Take the stretched out fabric and tie one end about 2 inches above the bottom of the “V” in the back. (Sorry about the picture quality!)
5) Begin wrapping the fabric around the straps. When finished, double knot the end and cut off any extra fabric.
6) Optional: If you want to make your tank top hi-low, fold the shirt to match up the sides and lay it flat. Starting from the front, cut straight about 4 or 5 inches above the bottom of the shirt. When you reach the side folds of the shirt, start angling the scissors downward and finish cutting.
7) And there you have it! Have fun wearing your revamped shirt to the gym or even out and about. Wearing a sports bra or a camisole underneath makes it look even cuter. You’ll be sure to get lots of compliments!