How to make an old t-shirt into a fun tank top

Make an Old T-Shirt Into a Fun Tank Top

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Lay out the t-shirt of your choosing. It's better if it's a little big on you.

Lay out the t-shirt of your choosing. It's better if it's a little big on you.

Cut off the sleeves and collar of your t-shirt. Cut right inside the seam.

Cut off the sleeves and collar of your t-shirt. Cut right inside the seam.

Cut the neckline about an 1 - 1 1/2 inches deeper.

Cut the neckline about an 1 - 1 1/2 inches deeper.

Turn the t-shirt over and cut between 1 - 2 inches away from the collar (depends on how thick you want the straps) down to the bottom of the arm opening in a curve on both sides.

Turn the t-shirt over and cut between 1 - 2 inches away from the collar (depends on how thick you want the straps) down to the bottom of the arm opening in a curve on both sides.

Using the scraps from the sleeves, cut a strip of fabric 2 inches by about 8 inches. Pull on each end until the strip curls up.

Using the scraps from the sleeves, cut a strip of fabric 2 inches by about 8 inches. Pull on each end until the strip curls up.

Wrap the strip around the back of the shirt through the armholes twice and tie a double knot tightly. You can shift the knot to the inside of the shirt after you tie it.

Wrap the strip around the back of the shirt through the armholes twice and tie a double knot tightly. You can shift the knot to the inside of the shirt after you tie it.

Done!

Done!

  • T-shirt
  • Scissors