The T-Shirt Diary

          Okay, before you decide to throw away that old t-shirt of yours, maybe you should consider trying out some of this very simple yet very rewarding add-on to your closet. And if you are bold enough to try it on a new T-Shirt it’s truly rewarding. Fashion is an art and as in any form of art, creativity is all that is needed after a bit of thinking and then innovating.

Slasher Scarf:

All you need is a T-shirt (with a bit of stretch) and scissors.

 

 

     Cut the jersey into a long rectangular strip. This will be your basic length and wide of your scarf. So you decide your size and cut out.

     Now, fold your fabric beginning at one end, zig sagging and forth until the other end align with the sack.

     Hold firmly, so they don’t slip and start cutting even slits on the long sides of the stack. Now turn the stack and cut slits down the opposite site while aiming between the cuts on the opposite side.

     Now, the most important finishing move and the fun part. Unfold your scarf and start stretching the holes one by one with your fingers. You will see all the rough edges curls under and gives extra texture to the slash. Once all holes have been stretch, take the scarf on both ends and stretch the entire scarf. Viola!!! You have your funky slasher scarf.

Strapless No-Sew Shirt:

Needs: A T-Shirt, Scissors, Tape, Gold Fabric color, Brush and Safety Pins.

     Tape the T-Shirt right under the arms (these makes it easier to cut a straight line).

     Flip the shirt upside down. Now the bottom is the top of your shirt.

     Now, cut out a 1 inch strip across the bottom of your shirt which you will use it to make the tie of the shirt.

     Cut the strip open on one side and stretch it. Now it should make a stretchy chord like piece.

     Tape of your lines as shown in the picture and make is equally straight (unless you want it otherwise).

     Now start painting your lines between the tapes with the golden fabric color. Make sure you use some hard cardboard or plastic bag in between your shirt. Now let it dry for 4-6 hours.

     Mark the middle front of your shirt and cut a small slit (just the first layer, not all the way through), big enough to fit a safety pin though.

     Tie one end of the chord that you made to the safety pin. Weave the safety pin all the way round and bring it out at the other end. Now you have a cute strapless shirt to wear for the remaining of your summer days.

T-Shirt Flower Dress:

          Okay, this one is not a very simple to do thing and needs a little bit of extra work and time. But sure is worth it and if you are one of those artsy type of person when it comes to fashion, you sure is gonna love this one to bits.

          You will need a few different color T-Shirts, a slip or a stretchy dress, Scissors and Sewing Machine.

      Cut long strips out of the T-Shirts. Here is a plain one but it’s not limited. Play your mind to get whatever you desire. Like punk using printed T-Shirts.

     For the base, a slip or a stretchy dress because of all the sewing you will do, the base fabric needs to be able to support the stitching. Just make sure it’s a long enough because, it will get shorter as you go.

     Now start sewing the flowers patterns with the cut out T-Shirt strips. It’s no rocket science. Start from where ever you want and fill the dress.

     Start sewing with one end and go spiral. And it doesn’t have to be perfect because we really don’t want to be perfect. We want the textures.

          The T-Shirt Diary is a DIY (Do It Yourself) projects and we will continue more in days to come with some most innovative and easy to make designs. Stay tune.