When I decided to become a runner in the summer of 2013, I instantly became obsessed with workout clothes and everything about them. I wanted all types of colors and styles of everything, but I realized that all of those things became very pricey as over time.
What I DO HAVE is a buttload of old t-shirts that could use a little jazzing up and as I came across this pin ..
I realized I had everything to up-cycle an old t-shirt. I decided to start try this out with a t-shirt I did not really care about. I will warn you that this was my very first attempt at this, so it didn't come out PERFECT, but it was a good try. I plan to buy fabric scissors and practice a little more on t-shirts I don't care about in the future. Here we go!
This is all you will need:
You will absolutely have an easier time using fabric scissors, but if you don't have any, grab the best pair of scissors that you own.
First start by making these cuts:
You will also need to cut off the neck area and the bottom stitching of the shirt. You will need to save the bottom stitching to wrap around the back of the shirt.
Now flip the shirt over and grab the back side of the shirt, you will need to scrunch it up. Once you have it how you like it, start wrapping the scraps of t-shirt that you cut off around the back of the shirt.
After you have finished wrapping, tie the end of the scrap of t-shirt that you used in a knot and cut of the remaining parts. That was the last step, now you try it on!
This is how it looked in the front, not bad!
This is the back side, it obviously isn't perfect, but it isn't the most hideous thing I've ever worn. (haha)
Next time, I will definitely invest in a pair of good fabric scissors, use a way cooler shirt, and probably also choose one two sizes bigger instead of just one size bigger. Hopefully your shirts turn out way cooler! Good luck!
-Gabby
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