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!
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So cute! I TOTALLY made one today! Just have to take a pic! 😉
Yay! 🙂 That’s great! 🙂 How did it turn out? I’d love to see it. =)
Pretty cute! I’ll have to take a pic! ;p
So cute! Totally gonna try this!
Thanks. 🙂
Very cute! Thanks for following my blog!
Thanks! 🙂
I find your blog interesting! 🙂
Love this! I’m going to have to steal it.
Thanks!!!
Share pics when you make one! 🙂
Very cute!
Thank you Betsy! 🙂
very cool ja! 😉
Thanks Joy! 🙂
very cute! I have tried to cut up a few tshirts in the past but I ALWAYS end up ruining them!
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. 🙂