It looks like we have Guest Post month!! So many lovely people sharing their crafts with you on Red Ted Art. Hurray! This week we have the amazing Amanda from Unique Snowflake visiting. She came up with his ingenious way of converting an old T-shirt into a Halterneck for the ladies! Talk about fabulous recycling!
Now to Amanda:
I have had this T-shirt for years, it was aย souvenirย from my holiday in Florida which I bought as I loved its colour & motif but every Summer I take it out only to remember the reason I never wear it is it too restrictive at the neck and arms making you feel even hotter. But not this year, rather than it going to waste I’d have a go at transforming it into something more wearable.
I hope this guide helps if youย want to try as well, its my first how to so feedback would be great.
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fiona Erlandsen says
Awesome, I love it. I have tonnes of high neck t-shirts I can’t wear now. This is the perfect solution.
Red Ted Art says
Brilliant idea, isn’t it!!
Lina says
I love it! Will most definitely try this soon. I find the easiest way to thread a drawstring through a seam (in particular long seems as through hoodies or a pair of trousers that lost their drawstring) is to fasten a large safety neidle to one end of the drawstring and use that feed it through the seem…
Red Ted Art says
Oh Lina, I can imagine you doing something FABULOUS with his tutorial! DO please have a go and then post in Facebook, would LOVE to see what you make!!! xxxx
Denise@ DensDailyLife says
I love this idea, and you look great in your new ‘halter’ ๐
Red Ted Art says
Glad you like it! And yes, Amanda did a fabulous job! My problem is, I don’t have any tees… will have to go and steal one from my husband or get one from the charity shop to have a go!!!
Miri says
Brilliant! I just love this idea! Its also good for those old Tshirts with worn necks!
Red Ted Art says
Oh yes, very good point!
laurie@heavens-walk says
Cute cute cute! What a neat idea! Headed upstairs to see which tee is going to become a halter! ๐
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
Red Ted Art says
Fabulous! Would LOVE to see your creation! Do link back and shows us?!?! ๐
threeundertwo says
What a great idea! So much more girly and cool. Thanks for linking up to Finished for Friday!
angie says
very cool thanks for sharing this idea
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
What a great idea. I’ve seen all kinds of t-shirt redos, but this is a first. Cute and cool.
April says
Love this!!! Thanks so much for sharing. and for putting the directions for each step!!! Looks so cute and original.
Mona says
Cute idea! You look HOT in it…I would NOT in it! ๐
Red Ted Art says
LOL! That is my Guest Poster Amanda looking fab! She will be so pleased to hear your compliments!!! x
Shell says
Cute idea! I saw some of these at a fancy store in Chicago and now I’m going to make one! ๐
Red Ted Art says
Oooh, so much more satisfying when yours is home made!!!
Tanya says
Great idea! Aren’t you smart? You should be so proud of yourself! Great job! I need to make something cute for myself instead of always making stuff for the kids.
Becky says
This looks so easy, even someone like me, who is terrible at sewing can figure it out! Im totally trying this,
Red Ted Art says
I am terrible at sewing two (actually, ok at hand sewing)! Will be giving this a go as well. Amanda is so clever!!! x
Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple says
What a cute shirt, great job!
Red Ted Art says
All the work of the fabulous Amanda!!! x
katie@Impatientlyprayingforpatience says
Well that definitely looks much cooler to wear in this how weather. Great job!
Amy@NewNostalgia says
i so need a sewing machine! Thanks for sharing this cute shirt at “AP Tuesdays!”
Hayley says
I saw this in my Greader and starred it. So bloody cool! I have so many tshirts taht I dont wear cause I dont like wearing Tee’s but halternecks?! Yes please! Reckon you could show us how to make them into vests?
Red Ted Art says
We will have to ask Amanda!! She is the clever one!!! x
Misty says
Nice T-Shirt refashion!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch’s “Sew Cute Tuesday”!
Robin says
Love it and I would love if you would link this project up over at my blog http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com‘s Upcycled Awesome linky party – http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled5
Red Ted Art says
Have stopped by your blog! Thank you ๐
Maggy
Andrea says
I hope you’ll link up to Make It Wear It today!
Becky says
It’s adorable and while I am past my halter top wearing days, my daughter will love this idea!
J. Hill says
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Audra says
FUN shirt! Thanks for sharing the HOW TO!
Thanks for socializing with me Monday til Sunday!
Can’t wait to see what you link up this week! ๐
Its Sew Stinkin Cute says
What a wonderful idea! I need to pull out some shirts that I feel the same way about and take the sewing machine and scissors to them. Great job and thank you for linkin’ to It’s Stinkin Cute Craft Thursday!
Joystick Junkies says
wow great idea and very well written and instructed.
Red Ted Art says
Yes, Amanda did a fabulous job!
Heidi says
Hi there,
I realise this is an old posting but I HAD to say thnk you so so much for this tutorial! I have an old Led Zeppelin shirt that had holes in the armpits (shame!! lol) but it’s one of my favourite shirts and I just made sure I didn’t throw my arms in the air when I wore it (which is hard for me because I am a bit hyperactive lmao) so now I’ll be able to wear my Led Zepp shirt and have my whole armpit showing and no one will batter an eyelid rofl
thanks again!!!
Red Ted Art says
Oh! That is simply perfect!! And you made me smile today!!
cassie says
oh my gosh!!! i am having flashbacks from 10 years ago when i worked at abercrombie & fitch and we sold shirts just like that!!! but they were probably like $40. ๐
Red Ted Art says
Ah well that is a great flashback and imagine if they were really with that much!
Robin says
You have to link this up to Upcycled Awesome!
I would love it if you would link this up in Upcycled Awesome this week. http://tinyurl.com/upcycled57
Diptostee says
Oh! That is simply perfect!! I think this perfect design.
Scripteez says
Amazing style it’s look amazing,keep it up.