How to Make a Sexy DIY One-Shoulder Crop Top Out of an Old Sweater
The one-shoulder look is a winning style. Shoulders look pretty no matter your age or size. This sexy DIY one-shoulder crop top is easy to make with an old sweater that’s got some stretch to it. Perfect for a fun night out with friends or that special someone!
Tools and materials:
- Old sweater or t-shirt style top with no buttons
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Pins
1. Cut the shirt
Cut the bottom half of the shirt.
Cut a diagonal line from the collar on one side to the armpit on the other side.
It should look like this.
2. Sew the shirt
Flip the shirt inside out. Pin the open side seam where the arm was cut off. Sew the seam using a straight stitch.
3. Adjust the top
Try the top on. Here this top was a bit too big for me so I cut the sewn side seam. I removed the extra fabric and sewed it down to make it fit better for me.
4. Finish the top
For a professional and polished edge, hem all the cut edges and sew them down. This may be perfect for you. But for me, I cut the top too short even though it is a crop top so I added a bottom.
To make a bottom belt, take the bottom part that was cut off at the beginning. Cut a side seam to open the loop and lay flat. Cut the fabric in half lengthwise. Fold and pin in place. Sew in a straight stitch.
Remove the excess seam allowance. Make sure the right side is facing up. Sew it again and flip it right side out. Tie a knot on either end of the belt.
Sew the belt on the back of the top in a square.
DIY one-shoulder crop top tutorial
This top is so pretty and looks super sophisticated. Please give me a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments. If you upcycle a top like this one, please tag me.
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