Instructions on How to Cut a T-Shirt
- 1). Turn the T-shirt inside out. With a marker, mark where you want the sleeves and neckline to fall.
- 2). Cut off the hemming seams on the neckline and the sleeves. This is the part of the T-shirt with the machine-stitched stitches. Cut the neckline carefully, snipping away just a little bit of the material at a time, trying the T-shirt on frequently to make sure that the neckline isn't too low. Usually an inch or less from the original neckline will allow the T-shirt to show a hint of collarbone. Cut the sleeves using the same method, cutting off either 3/4 of an inch or removing the sleeve altogether for a tank top style. Be sure not to cut the seam at the top of the shoulder that pieces together the two T-shirt pieces.
- 3). Cut the side seams carefully so that the sides are separated from each other, leaving only the shoulder seam to hold the shirt together. Cut several cuts, as though adding a fringe. Only cut an inch or so into the fabric. Cut the same number of lines on each side.
- 4). Match up each strip of fabric and tie together in a secure knot. This will re-seam together the T-shirt without sewing. Whether it is see-through depends on the size of the strips and the tightness of the knots.