Got a lot of t-shirts piled up in your house? Why not turn them into cute spaghetti strap tank tops for the summer? Or, if you’re hanging out at the thrift store and pick up some cute t-shirts, think about remaking them into a nice tank top. I found this one at the thrift store for $2. I decided to remake it into a spaghetti strap tank top. Wasn’t that difficult and it turned out so cute!
Items Needed:
- t-shirt
- matching thread
- sewing machine
- needle and thread (optional)
Directions:
Cut sleeves off t-shirt. Just cut along side the seam all the way up.
Cut off top part of neckline.
To secure the ends, fold down edge of cut parts around neckline and arm area. Press down.
Make sure to double fold before sewing down in order to protect the edges. Press down.
Topstitch folded area of neckline.
Topstitch around arm areas.
Make straps for t-shirt. Just cut a piece from the sleeves that were removed. This t-shirt only takes a small amount of strap. I sewed one piece and was able to cut in half and use for both sides. Of course, it will depend on how much is needed after measuring. So, you may be able to get away with only making one long strap and cutting in half.
An easy way to make the strap is to fold and press, with iron, each side of material and then bring together. See picture above. Sew strap by topstitching. Make sure that is securely sewn together.
Fold down pointed area where strap will be placed.
Attach strap and sew down with machine or needle and thread. Do other side.
Before attaching front and back pieces together with straps, try on t-shirt to see how much strap length is needed. Then, attach front and back piece together with strap. Sew down. Repeat on other side.
Here’s a look at the finished product. Simply adorable….
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Nice job making some cute changes to your tshirt. Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags party this week.
You’re welcome Aliza!
This looks super simple, but I don’t have a sewing machine. 🙁
Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
XOOX
You’re welcome!
What a great idea! I have a couple of t-shirts that I’m gonna try this on. I’m not a great seamstress, but I think (and hope!) I can manage this!
Hi Fatima! I’m sure you’ll be able to turn some of your shirts into the spaghetti strap tank top…
Hi Sharon, it too cute, I will try it. Sharon on another note, I need some help, I making toys and stuffing them with the tiny polystyrene balls, please help me with an easy way to work with this stuff, it’s a nightmare working with it because it just flies all over.
Turned out adorable! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
You’re welcome!
that is nice 🙂
Thank you Jack!
Love how you turned the tee into a tank!
Thank you! It was easy to remake this into a tank top.
ooh, this looks easy enough, i might try it with one of my old shirts!
Hi Roaen! Yep, it’s definitely not hard to to do. Plus, I have so many t-shirts that I needed to do something with some of them….