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DO IT YOURSELF: T-Shirt Weaving

By headbandit updated on Nov 01, 2010
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I have a lot of t-shirts. Long sleeved, short sleeved, too small, too big…. I especially have a lot of oversized t-shirts that I like to wear as tunic dresses. Because I have quite a few, I find it difficult to style them without being repetitive.
So, inspired by books such as Generation T and Youtube tutorial experts like itsblitzzz and secretlifeofabionerd, I decided to try my hand at some t-shirt reconstruction.

I designed the weaving pattern myself, it is quite simple and if repeated a few times creates an interesting chevron stripe pattern on the sleeve.
The best types of garments to work with for this project are probably cottons, jerseys, light knitwear…anything somewhat thin with a bit of stretch, that won’t unravel if you cut into it.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial, feel free to comment or message me with any questions. And be sure to send me a picture if you try it out!

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

For more from me, please visit my personal blog, Le Petit Lapin

**NOTE: When you get to the top of the sleeve, you can just cut the last loop and tie a small knot or bow. Or, use a few stitches to sew it up.

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Skylar_Peppler
Skylar_Peppler on February 08
gonna try this for shore !
StephanieMarieRussell
StephanieMarieRussell on February 05
Maybe I'm confusing myself, but I could not figure this out!
natalieleav
natalieleav on October 10
i LOVE this, but how do you end it?? do you sew it or just tie it off somehow?
Chocosioco
Chocosioco on September 19
It looks great!
JessicaMcCracken
JessicaMcCracken on September 10
I tried this & I can't believe how easy it was! I used a long sleeve, fitted jersey-type hoodie. I did both sleeves & all the way around the hood, & the neck. It turned out great!
ioranisce
ioranisce on July 08
gonna try this
livgogas
livgogas on March 31
swwweeet! gunna try it
ReineRobot
ReineRobot on March 17
Fabulous idea and tutorial!
jaymarie
jaymarie on February 18
that looks awesome! i'd love to try it! (:
Mhalet
Mhalet on February 18
wow!! you should start selling these.
vickilou12
vickilou12 on January 27
lovely and trendy
obvioxduh
obvioxduh on December 20
making this as i write. i love it already! everything is about to be weaved today ^_^
dreambird
dreambird on December 14
I'm definitely going to try this!
jade835
jade835 on December 14
awsomeee i tried doing it but couldnt make it :( stil pretty confuse but yours came out really geniuss
headbandit
headbandit on December 20
please message me with any questions-I've been trying to do the video but it just isn't working. :(
TUnit22
TUnit22 on December 13
So cool
Tsiriano
Tsiriano on December 08
so cool! I want to try this!
justvogue
justvogue on November 18
thank you!!
DianaAlvarado
DianaAlvarado on November 17
i didnt say it to rush you ! dont be rushed :) take your time ;)
headbandit
headbandit on December 20
I'm having a really hard time with the video-please feel free to message me with questions and I will do the best I can to help you out!
headbandit
headbandit on November 17
I am really trying hard on the video! I apologize for the wait, but I cannot figure out for the life of me how to convert an imovie video to a format accepted on youtube. HELP
sparklyrk
sparklyrk on November 07
i know i'm about a year late in finding this, but if you haven't gotten the movie yet, try zamzar.com!
DianaAlvarado
DianaAlvarado on November 17
video please! :)
abbyt123
abbyt123 on November 15
Wow I love this. I did it to my striped nautical long sleeve and it looks awesome! Thanks!
Jessymen
Jessymen on November 15
I love this, I have a lot of t-shirts so this will be great.
FashionFairytale
FashionFairytale on November 12
Love this idea. I'm definitely going to try this one out.
EmmaRayBieber
EmmaRayBieber on November 09
Going to try this!!
anonymours
anonymours on November 08
nice of you to post this!
CynthiaTurnerSmith
CynthiaTurnerSmith on November 08
love this! thanks for the diy
amwulfe
amwulfe on November 06
Definitely trying this. Thanks for the tip! :)
tequiLaShots
tequiLaShots on November 04
very unique and stylish! ;)
headbandit
headbandit on November 04
Everyone- I am working on a short video clip to help understand how to do the weaving- I will link it soon! Thanks for all the great feedback!
boredstephanie
boredstephanie on November 03
looks good but I'm not sure how you pull the strips...any chance you'll make a video?
angelluv203
angelluv203 on November 03
cute
NoelFashion
NoelFashion on November 03
can you please make a video! i tried it on a sock lol but i want to know how you ended it?? and made it the way you did if that makes sense??
titekhin
titekhin on November 03
really cool!
carolineq
carolineq on November 03
tried it! but how do you do the multiple layers of chevron? i only got one row of them... do you do them next to each other??
headbandit
headbandit on November 03
No, if you do large cuts to begin with you know how those still create smaller bars between the weaving? Repeat the process on those middle bars, and keep doing that. I did it 3 times. I can make a video & link it if people are still confused. :)
love_indubitably
love_indubitably on November 03
very cool
dressingmommy
dressingmommy on November 03
How cool!
coldlight
coldlight on November 03
cool diy! i've seen this done to the back of a dress and to leggings, it looks great :)
headbandit
headbandit on November 03
thank you! I thought about trying it on leggings as well ;)
watermoolen
watermoolen on November 02
these are great tips. very clever
everybodywakeup
everybodywakeup on November 02
i dont think mine would turn out the same but i love this
headbandit
headbandit on November 03
give it a try! It's really easy, I promise! You can practice on an old sock or something first, hehe ;)
Kodi
Kodi on November 02
amazing work...it turned out great
bigdeppfan95
bigdeppfan95 on November 02
WOW!! I can't wait to try this..............
hellokmac
hellokmac on November 02
awesome!!
headbandit
headbandit on November 02
Thank you for all of the favorites and comments everyone! I'm so happy you like this! :D
vamp151171
vamp151171 on November 02
Iam so trying this
candyfloss_and_oars
candyfloss_and_oars on November 02
such a great idea!
Muffalish
Muffalish on November 02
Really cute - I'm totally trying it!
vintageburrito
vintageburrito on November 02
what a great idea. Must to this..
Albs_bau
Albs_bau on November 02
Cute, I'm gonna have to do this! It could definitely make a boring tee cool and personal!
leapfrog01
leapfrog01 on November 02
great idea!
silvergloss
silvergloss on November 02
oh wow, that's so simple, I'll definitely have to try this one. thanks for the tutorial! :D
Stereoskyline
Stereoskyline on November 02
I love doing this with old shirts! Makes them look totally new. C:
trinnah
trinnah on November 02
Wow! That's cool! :) Thanks for the tutorial!
butterfliesandkisses
butterfliesandkisses on November 02
love it! faved!
mafirendon
mafirendon on November 02
Genius! :) So cool!
newpairofvintageboot
newpairofvintageboot on November 02
great idea
magali
magali on November 02
Awesomeness! I must try this! I love diy though I mostly end up making a mess.
princesssofia
princesssofia on November 01
this is cool! thanks!
lizzybee
lizzybee on November 01
Amazing. I can't wait to try this!
monchinee_
monchinee_ on November 01
thank god i found this!! im thinkiing of throwing my t-shirts out!! :) thank you
TamQuoia
TamQuoia on November 01
omg i remember this! i loved doing it:)
francescalyn
francescalyn on November 01
cool!
happie
happie on November 01
What do you do when you get to the end? Do you just tie it off or something? Thanks
happie
happie on November 01
thanks!
headbandit
headbandit on November 01
oh, yes, sorry, forgot to add that. editing now... I just cut the loop and tied a little bow.
Indigogirl
Indigogirl on November 01
awesome idea!
maryiangge
maryiangge on November 01
awesome diy!
taylorjonas
taylorjonas on November 01
cool
MsShamz
MsShamz on November 01
amazing!!!!!! love this, you're so creative hun!
opfiend
opfiend on November 01
This is so cool! Thank you for sharing and for starting a blog.
plastikneon
plastikneon on November 01
wow I love this!
memoriesineyes
memoriesineyes on November 01
oohh i cant wait to try this!
HarrySillyHat
HarrySillyHat on November 01
cute
Jazza
Jazza on November 01
amazing article ! i really want to try this! just need to find a top to use!
Juplu
Juplu on November 01
I love love love loooooove this idea ! There's this shirt I have that i've been dying to do something about and now I've found the perfect thign, thanks so much ! defenetly a fav !
SparklesSequinsRhinstones
SparklesSequinsRhinstones on November 01
grest idea!
tanyabell
tanyabell on November 01
love the weaving...great job!
cityofbugs
cityofbugs on November 01
wow, such a cool article!
gangsterpixie
gangsterpixie on November 01
SO COOL! I'm so doing this!

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