After posting my first entry last week I have gotten a bit scissor happy! lol......If it's knit and not being used to it's full potential, it's fair game! :)
I also realized I should have taken more photos of the process to post a tutorial as so many of you requested more instructions. (thank you) So, I will be posting step by step instructions for 2 new tops!
Today's top is a NO SEW refashion of a plain tee. I decided to use t-shirts for the Spring Top challenge because I think everyone has plenty in their closet that could use makeover OR if you don't, they are cheap and accessible to pick up. (it's all about being thrifty but looking fabulous right?)
The "KnotTEE" spring top...
(please share the top you create from this tutorial in our Flickr group!)
download and print off the tutorial HERE
download and print off the tutorial HERE
Materials:
1 t-shirt (any color. best if it's 1 size larger than you normally wear)
scissors
measuring tape
Step1: Cut up the middle from bottom through the top
Step 2: Measure from the outside of the collar 10" down to the middle line you just cut. Cut away the material. Repeat on the opposite side.
Step 3: Cut off the remaining collar.
Step 4: Cut strips about 3" long and about 1" wide all the way down each side.
Step 5: Starting at the top, take 1 strip from each side and tie in a knot bringing the center together. Continue all the way down.
Step 6: Cut off the cuff of each sleeve.
Step 7: Cut a 1" slit on the "top" of the sleeve
Step 8: Cut a 3" slit into the sleeve. (this creates 2 pieces to knot like the front of the shirt) Tie into a knot on each sleeve.
and you are done! It's not a "fancy" top but it's one that ANYONE can do - even your kids - and that's why I wanted to share this design. It's still a plain colored t-shirt but now it's got texture, interest and something people will notice about it.
If you try this tutorial out please share your photo in the Brassy Apple Flickr group!
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