Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top
T-SHIRT TRANSFORMATION - Refashion old boring T-shirts into 4 different styles of crop top
If you have a plain white t-shirt that’s just sitting in your wardrobe, it’s time to give it a makeover. Today, we’re going to transform that simple t-shirt into four different, cool, and unique styles of crop tops.
These DIY crop top tutorials are beginner-friendly and quick to complete - they won’t take more than thirty minutes of your time. So, if you’re ready to breathe new life into your old t-shirt, let’s get started!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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White t-shirts
Scissors
Seam ripper
Elastic band
Pins
Fabric chalk
Measuring tape
Sewing machine
ELASTIC HEM CROP TOP
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Use a medium-sized T-shirt which is one side bigger than normal size.
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Mark a point 38 cm down from the shoulder of the T-shirt. This is the width from the shoulder to the belly button. Draw a horizontal line at this point.
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After cutting along this line, use the leftover fabric of the t-shirt to cut a circular piece with a width of 10 cm. This will serve as the fabric hole for the elastic band later.
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Fold the circular fabric in half and connect it to the end of the t-shirt.
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Remember to leave a small un-sew space when sewing so you can insert the elastic band later.
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Use an elastic band with a width of 4 cm for this crop top. The length should be around 60 cm, which is 4 cm shorter than your waist size.
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Use a small safety pin to thread the elastic band through the fabric hole.
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Then, sew the two ends of the elastic band and sew the un-sew space at the end.
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For the sleeve of the t-shirt, fold the end two times outward and sew a short seam at the top and the bottom of the sleeve to secure it.
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And voila! You’ve successfully transformed a regular t-shirt into a sporty crop top. This DIY project is perfect for those who lead an active lifestyle.
2. RUFFLE CROP TOP
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Use a small-sized T-shirt for this ruffle crop top. This T-shirt should not be too tight.
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Mark a point 30 cm down from the shoulder of the t-shirt. This measurement is the width from your shoulder to under the breast.
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At the leftover fabric of the t-shirt, un-sew the hem at the end.
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Check the total width of the fabric so you can divide the fabric into two equal parts. It should be 17 cm at each part.
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Connect two parts together to become a circular fabric.
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After that, fold one end of the circular fabric inside two times to hide the cutting and sewing.
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At the other end of the circular fabric, make a loose seam by using the maximum thread stand of your sewing machine.
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Then, put one twist to create a ruffle. Make sure the final width of the ruffle is the same as the T-shirt so you can connect them together.
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Fit two sides of the t-shirt to the ruffle first then fit the rest later and sew.
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And there you have it! You’ve skillfully turned a basic T-shirt into a pretty ruffle crop top. This DIY project is ideal for those looking to bring a sweet touch to their wardrobe.
3. TWISTED CROP TOP
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For this third crop top, I recommend using a small-size T-shirt.
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Draw a straight line at the middle of the T-shirt.
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Next, mark a point 22 cm down from the neck. This is the width from the neck to the middle of your breast.
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Then, cut from the end to that mark.
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Un-sew two sides of the t-shirt up to the same height of the mark at the middle.
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At the end of the T-shirt, fold two ends of each side together first. Then, fold two sides across each other two times to create a twist. Make sure the folding line at each side stays at the end.
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Connect the folding part at each side to the upper line to close the hole between them. Remember to cut the extra fabric after that.
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Use pins to connect the front and the back of the t-shirt together at two sides.
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Then, mark at the end of the connecting.
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From that mark, draw a horizontal line on the back of the t-shirt first. Then, draw another horizontal line at 2 cm under the first line.
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After cutting, at the second horizontal line, fold it to the first line and sew it to finish the end of the back.
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Finally, sew the front and the back together at two sides.
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You’ve changed a normal t-shirt into a cool twisted crop top. This fun project is good for those who want to make their clothes a bit more exciting.
4. RUFFLE SLEEVE CROP TOP
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Use a medium-sized T-shirt for this chic crop top.
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Cut a small piece with a width of 7 cm from the end of the T-shirt. This will be used to make the ruffle for the sleeve of the crop top. Make sure the width of the t-shirt is larger than the width of the sleeve.
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Next, create a loose seam at the other end of the rectangle to create the ruffle.
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Check to ensure the width of the ruffle matches the width of the sleeve.
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At the sleeve, un-sew the seam at the end first. If your sleeve is long, you can cut it off.
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Connect the ruffle part to the end of the sleeve and sew it to the end of the sleeve.
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To create a new ending for the crop top, draw a line 5 cm above the ending line.
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Fold the ending line to the line you just drew and sew it. To make it look nicer, make two seams.
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And there you have it! I’ve completed this DIY project, creating a unique ruffle sleeve crop top that’s not just different, but also symbolizes strength.
Which style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
