How to Cut up an Old T-shirt for Summer

Jessica Shaw
by Jessica Shaw

Hey guys! I’m so excited to show you how to cut up an old t-shirt for summer. This is a great way to repurpose and upcycle your clothes. Let’s get started!

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How to cut up an old t-shirt for summer

1. Cut the sleeves

Lay your shirt on a flat surface. Cut off the sleeves cutting just past the seamline.

How to cut up an old t-shirt for summer

2. Front collar

Cut the front of the collar starting at one side, creating a V-neck, and stop cutting at the front of the opposite side.

How to cut up an old t-shirt for summer

3. Back collar

Turn the t-shirt over to continue cutting the collar at the back. Cut out a square shape that extends from the top of the neckline to midway down the shoulder blade. Remove that piece of fabric that was the neckline.

How to cut up an old t-shirt for summer

4. Make it a halter top

Now, cut across the back from the armpit hole from one side to the other. This will create halter straps.

DIY halter neck top

5. How to wear

Put on the shirt and tie the straps at the back of your neck.

DIY halter neck top
DIY halter neck top

DIY halter neck top

I love this fun and easy-to-wear halter. Most of all I love that I took something I was no longer using and gave it new life. Give this DIY a try and leave me a comment to let me know how your halter top turns out.

 

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  • Maritza Maritza on Aug 04, 2024
    How stupid is this “idea!” Don’t you have anything else to do? Like maybe crack open a book, and get an education?
    • Gcb110575027 Gcb110575027 on Aug 04, 2024
      Why did you even read the article let alone leave a mean comment. This young lady might have a dream to be a fashion designer one day - you never know. You are a bully!
  • Cur113209816 Cur113209816 on Aug 04, 2024
    I love this idea. I’ve been cutting off the sleeves of old t shirts for a while but this is a great option!! The finished product is so cute!!
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