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How to… make a Halterneck out of a T-shirt (Guest Post)

July 9, 2010

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.

Theย pictures are a bit dark I’mย afraidย as the camera didn’t pick up great detail from this colour t-shirt.
Take one t-shirt to be re-fashioned one that is a snug fit works best, otherwise you may need to take in the sides. ย Be brave take a deep breath & cut off the sleeves.Then remove the trim on the bottom inch of the t-shirt in one piece & keep, this will form the neck tie later on meaning you don’t have toย stitchย one.
Lie the piece flat, if you wish you can draw a straight line across the body of the t-shirt under the neck opening, then cut along it. ย Or like me you can just dive in and cut by guess work.

Then turning the piece so the back is facing draw a line connecting arm hole to arm hole, and cut across the back or just cut away.

The t-shirt should be looking like the below picture now, if you want to neaten the seams around the bottom now is a good time to do it, but I kept mine raw & they just roll up a bit at the bottom.

Now we need to make the halter neck ย piece of the t-shirt, lay the shirt front down and turn over the top front neckline by roughly one inch,ย stitchย across this in a matching thread or use aย contrastingย one for a detailed effect, leaving openings at each end this creates the drawstring for the top.
Take your trim from the bottom of the t-shirt & cut once so you have one long piece, then thread this through the seam.I did this by clipping aย hair clipย to one end & feeding it through, or you could use a knittingย needleย to push it through. ย When pulled though to an evenย lengthย tie a knot in each end of cord &ย runchย front up.

Then wear, sorry its a bit of a bad picture of me butย hopefullyย you get the idea. I made this during an episode of Doctor Who so it’s a quick make to do & I love the fact that I get to wear my t-shirt now.

Loving the Summer sunshine
Amanda.x.

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– How to make a No Sew Tea Towel Kid’s Apron

– Easy & effective Fish Pinata

– Simple but effectiveย paper frames (vlog)

–ย How to make a Flower Pom Pom (guest post) – simply gorgeous – use as wedding decor!

– How to make a Paper Envelope

– How to make a No Sew Bib (out of an old shirt)

– How to make a Fabricย Mรขchรฉ Bowl (from old scraps of fabric!)

– How to make a Paper Flower (from newspapers)ย ย (guest post)

– How to make a Paper Boatย (vlog)

– How to make a Paper Cupย (vlog)

– How to make Swedish Hearts (Paper Baskets)ย (vlog)

– How to make No Sew Bunting

– How to make a Balloon Poodleย (vlog)

– How to make Seedling Pots (out of newspapers)ย (vlog)

– Funky comic partyย bags

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  1. fiona Erlandsen says

    July 9, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Awesome, I love it. I have tonnes of high neck t-shirts I can’t wear now. This is the perfect solution.

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 9, 2010 at 8:07 am

      Brilliant idea, isn’t it!!

      Reply
  2. Lina says

    July 9, 2010 at 8:49 am

    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…

    Reply
  3. Red Ted Art says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:13 am

    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

    Reply
  4. Denise@ DensDailyLife says

    July 9, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    I love this idea, and you look great in your new ‘halter’ ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Red Ted Art says

      July 9, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
  5. Miri says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Brilliant! I just love this idea! Its also good for those old Tshirts with worn necks!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 9, 2010 at 3:44 pm

      Oh yes, very good point!

      Reply
  6. laurie@heavens-walk says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Cute cute cute! What a neat idea! Headed upstairs to see which tee is going to become a halter! ๐Ÿ™‚

    xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 9, 2010 at 4:53 pm

      Fabulous! Would LOVE to see your creation! Do link back and shows us?!?! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. threeundertwo says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    What a great idea! So much more girly and cool. Thanks for linking up to Finished for Friday!

    Reply
  8. angie says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    very cool thanks for sharing this idea

    Reply
  9. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    July 11, 2010 at 2:43 am

    What a great idea. I’ve seen all kinds of t-shirt redos, but this is a first. Cute and cool.

    Reply
  10. April says

    July 11, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Love this!!! Thanks so much for sharing. and for putting the directions for each step!!! Looks so cute and original.

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  11. Mona says

    July 12, 2010 at 7:19 am

    Cute idea! You look HOT in it…I would NOT in it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 12, 2010 at 8:10 am

      LOL! That is my Guest Poster Amanda looking fab! She will be so pleased to hear your compliments!!! x

      Reply
  12. Shell says

    July 12, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Cute idea! I saw some of these at a fancy store in Chicago and now I’m going to make one! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 12, 2010 at 3:15 pm

      Oooh, so much more satisfying when yours is home made!!!

      Reply
  13. Tanya says

    July 12, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Becky says

    July 12, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    This looks so easy, even someone like me, who is terrible at sewing can figure it out! Im totally trying this,

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 13, 2010 at 10:13 am

      I am terrible at sewing two (actually, ok at hand sewing)! Will be giving this a go as well. Amanda is so clever!!! x

      Reply
  15. Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple says

    July 13, 2010 at 1:33 am

    What a cute shirt, great job!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 13, 2010 at 10:13 am

      All the work of the fabulous Amanda!!! x

      Reply
  16. katie@Impatientlyprayingforpatience says

    July 13, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Well that definitely looks much cooler to wear in this how weather. Great job!

    Reply
  17. Amy@NewNostalgia says

    July 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    i so need a sewing machine! Thanks for sharing this cute shirt at “AP Tuesdays!”

    Reply
  18. Hayley says

    July 13, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    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?

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

      We will have to ask Amanda!! She is the clever one!!! x

      Reply
  19. Misty says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:34 am

    Nice T-Shirt refashion!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch’s “Sew Cute Tuesday”!

    Reply
  20. Robin says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    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

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 14, 2010 at 1:07 pm

      Have stopped by your blog! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Maggy

      Reply
  21. Andrea says

    July 15, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    I hope you’ll link up to Make It Wear It today!

    Reply
  22. Becky says

    July 15, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    It’s adorable and while I am past my halter top wearing days, my daughter will love this idea!

    Reply
  23. J. Hill says

    July 17, 2010 at 2:43 am

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

    Reply
  24. Audra says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    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! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Its Sew Stinkin Cute says

    July 19, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    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!

    Reply
  26. Joystick Junkies says

    July 27, 2010 at 11:01 am

    wow great idea and very well written and instructed.

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 28, 2010 at 7:43 am

      Yes, Amanda did a fabulous job!

      Reply
  27. Heidi says

    January 14, 2011 at 12:36 am

    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!!!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      January 14, 2011 at 8:48 am

      Oh! That is simply perfect!! And you made me smile today!!

      Reply
  28. cassie says

    May 26, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    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. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Red Ted Art says

      May 26, 2011 at 5:18 pm

      Ah well that is a great flashback and imagine if they were really with that much!

      Reply
  29. Robin says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    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

    Reply
  30. Diptostee says

    November 5, 2017 at 8:09 am

    Oh! That is simply perfect!! I think this perfect design.

    Reply
  31. Scripteez says

    April 12, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    Amazing style it’s look amazing,keep it up.

    Reply

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