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Old Tee Makeovers Part 1: The DIY Workout Top

Posted by Alexandra C. | Friday July 20, 2012

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If you're like me, you probably have a huge collection of souvenir tees from various events. That charity run you did last August (yup, you've got that tee) or that time you volunteered for the food bank (that one is somewhere in your closet too). The tees just seem to accumulate until you don't have any drawer space left.

Well, why not re-purpose those old t-shirts and revamp them into something new and wearable? In this first DIY project, we'll be taking an old, clutter-causing tee and turning it into an easy throw-on work out tank (also great for your post work out activities too). All you need for this DIY is an old tee (preferably oversized) and a pair of scissors.

The How- To:

1. First, cut off the bottom hem. It should be cut so that it is one long strand (not a loop). Keep to the side, you'll be needing this for later.

2. Next, cut off your sleeves.

3. and 4. Cut your neckline hem. This t-shirt was already a v-neck so I just cut off the ribbed hem portion. If your tee is a crewneck, you'll need to cut the hem off first then cut a V-neck neckline.

5. and 6. Cut the back portion into a V-neck as well, to match the front. I traced an outline first, then cut. If you have a crew neck tee, you can cut the front and the back into a V-neck together.

7. Take the bottom hem strand that you left to the side. String it through the back.

8. and 9. Bringing the back straps together, start to wrap the strand around. This creates a racer back tank.

10. Tie it off!

Here's how the tee looks. Pretty cool, eh? It only takes a few minutes too!

The Final Look

There you are! This project is a beginner craft so don't worry about any technical stuff. When you're finished you have some sweet new workout apparel.

What do you think of this DIY chicks? Is this something you'd try?

(via rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com)

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21 Comments

	on July 20, 2012 gl0ss 6,194 said: This is cute!
	on July 20, 2012 bubbles77 28,057 said: Awesome..I love this !! My daughter's friend is so creative, she can turns an old t shirt into a brand new look. I will show her this idea also. I have gotten to be so crafty and creative since joining this site, thanks chicks.
	on July 20, 2012 fredamans 12,209 said: Very cool idea! Thanks!
	on July 20, 2012 Bren 25,851 said: That looks really good over top the black tank top...Good idea Alex
	on July 20, 2012 eflores85658 872 said: i Like it!
	on July 20, 2012 Vlicious 3,821 said: clever! I like it!
	on July 20, 2012 AlexJC 50 said: @tiffmorris I was wearing this tee mostly at the gym or to bed, but it was just a baggy oversized tee, its definitely a lot more flattering and fun now. It's still a throw on and go type of tee but much more put together and cuter!
	on July 20, 2012 mamaluv STAFF said: @Tiffmorris - most of my tees I don't wear because they are so oversized as to be unflattering or just are too plain that I would wear them on their own. I definitely find this to be true of most freebie t-shirts. Adding the visual interest of the racerback automatically makes it cuter, at least to me.
	on July 20, 2012 Tiffmorris 1,792 said: If you already don't like the Tee enough to wear it, why would you suddenly like it as a tank?
	on July 20, 2012 mamaluv STAFF said: I'd try this! I have quite a few old tees that I end up using as pajamas because I don't know what else to do with them.