My DIY Workout Shirt

I have this t-shirt that I never wear anymore because it’s a little loose on me now. I don’t want to get rid of it since it has a sentimental value to me. It’s my first race shirt from my first 5k race. This shirt will always be a reminder of where and why I started running.

So, instead of just letting it sit in my closet, I turned it into a whole new workout top. 🙂

DIY Workout Shirt

any old loose-fitting T-shirt,
a pair of scissors or cutter

1.a.) Cut the ribbed neckline.

b.) Cut the sleeves downwards starting from the shoulder curving down below the armpit seam. You decide how thick you want your straps to be.

2. Turn the shirt to the back and make a narrower racerback. Then cut a deep V shape from the neckline.

3.) To give your tank a high-low look, lay your shirt sideways and flat. Starting a few inches from the front center of your shirt, start cutting diagonally until you reach the back. Fix the front and back center by cutting it a bit straight or else you’ll end up with a weird pointy shape.

4.). Cut the bottom hem from the scrap of cloth from #3. Knot the string a couple of inches above the V. Wrap the string all the way down around the center of the racerback. Knot the ends together tightly. Trim the loose ends.

Clean up the edges of the shirt and DONE! .Throw it on with some cute yoga pants, grab your towel & water, and hit the gym!

When you guys make yours, please share it to me. Email me your photos at jaml905@yahoo.com.

I’ll collect all your pictures together and feature them here on my blog. I can’t wait to see your creations!

17 thoughts on “My DIY Workout Shirt”

Mzee July 22, 2016 at 7:14 am

Nice read with great instructions. https://agilefashionista.wordpress.com

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naughteebits September 21, 2012 at 8:55 pm

So cute! I TOTALLY made one today! Just have to take a pic! 😉

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jaml905 Post authorSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:50 pm

Yay! 🙂 That’s great! 🙂 How did it turn out? I’d love to see it. =)

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1. naughteebits September 26, 2012 at 12:21 am
  
  Pretty cute! I’ll have to take a pic! ;p
  
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Claire @ Let's Go On A Living Spree September 7, 2012 at 3:22 pm

So cute! Totally gonna try this!

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jaml905 Post authorSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:24 pm

Thanks. 🙂

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kristyshealthrevolution September 7, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Very cute! Thanks for following my blog!

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jaml905 Post authorSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:44 pm

Thanks! 🙂

I find your blog interesting! 🙂

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karenllaing September 6, 2012 at 12:18 pm

Love this! I’m going to have to steal it.

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jaml905 Post authorSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Thanks!!!

Share pics when you make one! 🙂

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Betsy Moats (@WarriorBetsy) August 21, 2012 at 9:35 am

Very cute!

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jaml905 Post authorAugust 21, 2012 at 9:49 am

Thank you Betsy! 🙂

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joybrewed July 29, 2012 at 5:32 am

very cool ja! 😉

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jaml905 Post authorJuly 29, 2012 at 1:46 pm

Thanks Joy! 🙂

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lindsay @ never say never July 27, 2012 at 8:59 pm

very cute! I have tried to cut up a few tshirts in the past but I ALWAYS end up ruining them!

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jaml905 Post authorJuly 27, 2012 at 9:07 pm

This was my first attempt and it’s not perfect though. My cuts are a little crooked. Lol.

Thanks. Hope you post your pics of your DIY shirts too. 🙂

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