How to Cut a Shirt
Cut off the sleeves., Trim off the neckline if you wish., Pull the edges, so they curl over nicely., Wear the shirt on its own.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut off the sleeves.
Start about 1" (2.5 cm) below the armpit and cut all the way up to the neckline.
Don't discard your scrap fabric. , Cut at the seam so that you don't create a one-shoulder effect. , Optional:
Lay the shirt face down on a flat surface.
Pinch the fabric together at the base of the armpits.
Optional:
Wrap your fabric scraps around the pinched area.
Tie a knot to secure the fabric and tuck the knot underneath the wrap. , If it reveals too much skin, then wear a bandeau or a tank underneath it. -
Step 2: Trim off the neckline if you wish.
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Step 3: Pull the edges
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Step 4: so they curl over nicely.
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Step 5: Wear the shirt on its own.
Detailed Guide
Start about 1" (2.5 cm) below the armpit and cut all the way up to the neckline.
Don't discard your scrap fabric. , Cut at the seam so that you don't create a one-shoulder effect. , Optional:
Lay the shirt face down on a flat surface.
Pinch the fabric together at the base of the armpits.
Optional:
Wrap your fabric scraps around the pinched area.
Tie a knot to secure the fabric and tuck the knot underneath the wrap. , If it reveals too much skin, then wear a bandeau or a tank underneath it.
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