Sunday, July 17, 2011

No-Sew Tank Top from an Old T-Shirt


These have to be some of my favorite summer tank tops. 


Let me show you what to do:














The photo below shows me cutting the sleeve from the wrong side.

Cut the sleeve open from the side that has the seam.

If you were still wearing the shirt it would be the part under your armpit.
(THANK YOU DIY'er for finding this mistake!)







There it is!
Summer Perfection.

 Enjoy!




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54 comments:

  1. Artzy AngelaJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Love it! I only wish our theft stores had such swell shirts as that one!

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  2. LalitaJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    AH! I'm a college student in NY and just discovered your blog. Thank you so much! I love messing around with DIY things that are dorm-room manageable. I just tried this and it looks a bit different but still looks good!

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  3. AmyMarch 9, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    thank you for the tutorial.

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  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    awesome tutorial. im going to try this soon.

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    neckline for the tutorial isn't so hot on bigger chested girls, but otherwise looks awesome!

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    1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2012 at 4:16 AM

      tried this and neckline was a bit indiscreet on the larger chest, but found an easy fix just tie a few more strips a little higher in the back and the neckline comes up giving more a draped effect in the front, not exactly as pictured but still cute and keeps the girls just peeking out without hanging, also if you need a little extra support without wearing a bra under this a fitted tube top either in a matching or contrasting color works really well, and it helped on the sides to cut right underneath the arm seams instead of below also for the bigger chested gal, awesome tutorial, I have a stack of old boxy family reunion/volunteer tshirts destined for the rag bin that will now be reused, and with the way you have it cut I can use them on the wrong side and just have the color without the annoying logo's awesome tutorial!!

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  6. LarraKyleenMay 10, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    I tried a similar tutorial and after trying it, I found that the back tie holds better in the wash if you cut one long piece and wind it in a figure 8 around the straps.

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  7. cheap men tank topsJune 18, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I always wear cheap men tank tops for school. I used to collect every color for every design. I transferred to a school which requires their students to wear their so ugly school uniform.Thanks!

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  8. AnonymousJune 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Love it! I cut the neckline a little lower, but my favorite part is the back.

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  9. NicoleJune 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Awesome! Gonna do this today. P.S. Love your tatoos. :)

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  10. Korrine WojcikJune 27, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you! <3 <3

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  11. ClaudiaJune 28, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    definitely a relief in the hot kansas summer sun. And I didn't have to buy any shirts, i just have a bunch laying around. Thanks!! (p.s. your tattoos are loverly)

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  12. خياطة وتفصيلJuly 3, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    It looks beautiful! thank you so much :)

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  13. Korrine WojcikJuly 3, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    So happy to hear that! Thank you for trying it out!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    One of your steps/pictures is wrong. Where you show where to cut the sleeve before you make the strips, you are showing the wrong place to cut. Luckily had 2 sleeves and only needed one. :)

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  15. cheap tank topSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I like this easy way of making nice and cool tank top. It is interesting and having fun to make new and stylish things from old stuff or materials.

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  16. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I like this concept. I visited your blog for the first time and just been your fan. you are showing the wrong place to cut. Luckily had 2 sleeves and only needed one. :)

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  17. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Yayyy!! A new top!!!!

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  18. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM

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  19. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I just did this now, thanks!

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  20. FunxyJune 2, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks for this tutorial! I've been wanting to try to make a cute tank top out of a T-shirt (and maybe embellish it a bit afterwards). I think I'll sew some seams along the edges, too, just to stop fraying and rolling. I will do this as soon as I get my hands on a T-shirt I'd like to sacrifice to the cause. :)

    P.S. I like the tattoo between your shoulder blades. What language is that?

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  21. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    These summer tank tops clothes are really awesome. This blog is very interesting for me and others . Keep Sharing !!
    Thanks :)

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  22. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    How do u wear a bra with that

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  23. JeanneJune 20, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Do you think this would work with a "tech" shirt?

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  24. Korrine WojcikJune 20, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    What is a "tech" shirt?

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  25. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Turned out great for me! Thank you!

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  26. UnknownOctober 9, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    It looks beautiful! thank you so much :) I will try it with my shirts

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  27. I could be wrong..........January 9, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    awesome love it, wait till I go to the thrift shops again stacking up on 99 cent t-shirts from the guy side. thanks

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  28. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    This is awesome. I can not think that a simple tshirt can change in a ladies tank top. This is amazing.

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  29. AnonymousMay 13, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    What happens when washed? Does the neck area curl or fray at all?

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  30. Korrine WojcikMay 14, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for checking out my DIY blog! Some shirts might fray, but all of mine have held their shape. Some will curl, but I think it looks pretty cool when it does that.

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  31. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Just did this to a shirt! Way awesome and easy, thanks!! :)

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  32. Jillian MichaelAugust 13, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Its really looks good and awesome. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post.

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    just did this thanks :)

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  36. Gianna BlakeMarch 27, 2018 at 7:59 AM

    So adorable DIY tank top. I also don’t know how to sew so such ideas are really nice for me. I also needed the tank top for my yoga sessions but have already purchased the two pairs of Carbon38 tank tops. These are pretty nice and comfortable too so will suggest everyone having a look at their collection.

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    I love this! surely try this at home with my shirts.

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