Sooo, I bought this Monki shirt on sale, and I decided I wanted to change it up a bit. It was very long, so i wanted to shorten it and cut off the sleeves for a more summer-y look. Here's a little DIY tutorial on how I did it, hope it inspires you.
I wanted to go for a no-sleeve look, soo
1.
I drew with a pencil how I wanted my shirt to look. I wanted to go for a deep opening on the sides.
2.
Next you start cutting. If you want to rip of the sleeves, you can rip it by the seam. It gives a better result instead of only cutting. If you turn the shirt inside out, you can use a seam cutter or scissors to cut off the thread and pull it out. Then start ripping when the seams are loose enough.
3.
So, if you want yours a bit scruffy and edgy, take a cheese grater and just grate the seems and other areas. (This is a great tip for Denim as well, if you use a cheese grater to rub against the fabric, it gives a scruffy ripped effect)
4. Adjust each side if they're not completely perfect, and BOOM. you got yo self a nice DIY cut off shirt. PERFECT FOR SUMMER :)
5. OPTIONAL. You can also add studs, patterns and fabric or more holes to the tshirt, giving it a more personal look. I'm thinking of sowing a pattern with colorful thread on the collar. If i can get around to it!
One example :) HAVE FUN!
22 comments:
You're so creative, that shirt is looking lovely. So effortless :)
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Ruth :) x
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This is great! love the idea...xx
Wow! that is such a brave thing to do! haha I love ittt<3
xoxo
-Celia
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great post!
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Thank you| Great job, love it! :) x
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Nice DIY!! :)
With love,
Miriam (varios-angulos.blogspot.pt)
Nice!!
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great diy honey , super original!
xxxx
cool diy! :))
kis from indonesia
nora
omg you have amazing eyes!
love Poppy xx
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looks great, you did a fab job!
xx
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nice shirt really cool idea!! followed u on instagram - fashionsitaera. wld love it if you would drop by my blog and we can follow on FB/GFC/INSTAGRAM if u like
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ooh I love the studded shirt :)
The last shot was PERFECT WITH A BIG BANG!!!! SWEEET DIY. Nice work on the collar too!!
Love this post!
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Did the same :) Love it !!
Bisous
Great Blog!
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Lovely DIY! I'm really liking studs at the moment haha! :D
Good idea ! :)
nice! xo
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