This is a quick and easy way to transform your men's top into a summery flowy button up tank. And if this tank could fit over my protruding belly, I would have slathered some sunscreen on and slipped this pocketed tank over a swimsuit with some jean cut off short shorts and a straw hat as I head off to the pool. Well, if I had a pool. Or maybe I would have worn it while lounging on my lawn as Beck splashed around in his little kiddy pool. Both sounds nice.
Check out Kate's Summery tutorial she has in store today!
Supplies:
Top
Other tank to trace (if not feeling up to free handing it)
scissors
sewing machine
thread
pins
Instructions:
1. Lay a tank over the top and trace or free hand it and mark where you want to cut out the tank from the top.
2. Cut the straps and neckline out.
3. Cut the bottom to be rounded, then hem. You choose how wide you want the hem.
4. Hem the straps and neckline by folding it under just smaller then a quarter of an inch, then fold again a quarter inch and sew. Or you can just fold it under once if you don't mind the fraying.
This is adorable! I had had the idea to do this a while ago but kind of forgot about it and let it slip into oblivion... but now I definitely want to get it done!! I love how the fabric looks old and geeky on the men's shirt but classy as the new tanktop!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I just scored some great men's button-ups from the thrift store! I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, can't wait to do this...
ReplyDeleteHow do you get the curved hems on the straps/neckline to keep from being wonky? (That's a technical term, of course.) Once you iron does it work out? I found mine look funny...
ReplyDeleteGreat summer tank top! I wish I saw this before I gave away my boyfriend's old shirts. Next time...
ReplyDeleteI have the same question as Lauren Thursday.
So cute! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteHere's how I've been handling summertime fashion!
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Emily
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I love it :) I like quick and easy DIY :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE IT! YOU ALWAYS MAKE EASY AND COOL ALL GARMENTS!!
ReplyDeleteHey is that a shirt that I gave you? It was actually your dads to begin with!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby has a couple of shirts he never wears, these will be re-fashioned ASAP.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great tutorial!!
Such a great idea! I think even I might be able to do this one!
ReplyDeletesuch a great idea, i'll have to try this! i would suggest using a bias tape faceing for the curvy neck and armholes if it's too difficult to turn and stitch cleanly.
ReplyDeleteLove love love!! I've made tanks from t-shirts, but never a men's shirt. This is great! I'm on my way to ask my hubby for a shirt that's too big on him. Thanks for the inspiration! Come by The Southern Institute any time! I'd love to have you.
ReplyDeletesuch a great tank tops women! it looks good! I used to collect every color for every design in tank tops.Thanks for sharing us!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love the tank! I always see the men's shirts smade into kids things, but not women's clothes. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to do this and add bias tape as a contrast. CANT WAIT!
ReplyDeleteI just scored some men's Hawaiian shirts that are bit small for the hubby. I wonder how they will look as a tank? I have always loved Hawaiian prints.
ReplyDeleteYou could make bias tape from the sleeves and use it on the arms and neck, if yours is too wonky.
ReplyDeleteGood idea on making bias tape from the sleeves to use on the arms and neck!
ReplyDeleteTakes me back to my creative Mom. She made something similiar to this in the late 50's. She used the sleeves to make the panties and we had summer pjs. The sleeves when cut short and opened are shaped automatically like panties - just add elastic.
ReplyDeleteHave to try doing it, great idea
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for recycle
ReplyDeleteI just refashioned a freepiled blouse that was my mother-in-law's and I did the same thing. I hope to post it on my blog some time. :) I love your blog and all the DIYs. And you look gorgeous, prego or not. :)
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me! I followed your tutorial(adding a little twist of my own) and I love the way my tank top turned out! I posted about it on my blog and linked to your tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteNiki
http://nikis-notebook.blogspot.com/2012/08/tie-front-tank-top-tutorial.html
Love it.Always so many nice mens button downs at the thrift stores.
ReplyDeleteWow!! like your sHirt so much))
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adorable style))
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