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Make Your Own T-Shirt: Empire Waist With A Personal Touch

This DIY project turns a boring t-shirt into something feminine.

Elizabeth Seward

By Elizabeth Seward
New York, NY, USA | Tue Jun 30, 2009 07:30 AM ET

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Elizabeth Seward

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Clothing | Do It Yourself | Green Fashion | Reuse

Most of us have t-shirts we don't really wear outside of the house. Most of us have a desire to fill our wardrobe with cute clothes. Because of the above, I have made an effort to show you how to turn your boring old t-shirts into hot summer wear. This t-shirt transformation project is no exception. With just a pair of scissors, an iron, and heat transfer paper, you can make this empire waist shirt that you won't find in stores.

How to make an empire waist shirt from an old t-shirt:


1. Locate your t-shirt. Cut a plunging neckline with a pair of scissors. Keep the sleeves as-are.


shirt photo
Elizabeth Seward

2. Cut a long strand long enough to tie around your waist of either from the section of fabric cut out from the shirt or from a different piece of scrap fabric entirely.


shirt photo
Elizabeth Seward

3. Using heat transfer paper and an iron or heat press, print a personal message onto the long strand of fabric. I printed off some words about music and its influence on my life.


shirt photo
Elizabeth Seward

4. Put the shirt on and wrap the belt around your upper waist, just below your breasts. Having the belt here gives the shirt an empire waist feel.


shirt photo
Elizabeth Seward

This project is an easy way to reuse an old shirt and spare fabric. On top of that, you'll be sporting a fashionable shirt with a personalized message. You can't buy that in stores!

More on DIY T-shirts:
Make Your Own T-Shirt: Slitted Back
Make Your Own T-Shirt: Shoulders Exposed
Make Your Own T-Shirt: Halter Top
How To Go Green: Wardrobe

 
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