UPCYCLE A T-SHIRT INTO A BOW TOP

This croquette inspired top can be made in under an hour and only requires three materials - an old tee, scissors and some ribbon. No sewing required.

  • Duration

    1 hour

  • Tools

    T-shirt

  • Learners

    55+

  • Video

    3 minutes

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN...

Neckline creation

Techniques for cutting and shaping a square neckline to suit personal style.

Cap sleeve adjustment

Methods for transforming standard sleeves into fashionable cap sleeves.

Ribbon weaving

Skills for weaving ribbon through fabric to create a secure and decorative closure.

Ruching technique

How to gather fabric using ribbon for a stylish, ruched effect.

Custom fitting

Steps to ensure the modified garment fits perfectly, including marking and cutting excess fabric.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED...

  Old T-shirt
 
 Ribbon
  Fabric scissors

COURSE LESSONS

Brilliant Course

Easy to follow, nice result. This was my first introduction to upcycling and I loved it. I am excited to progress onto more difficult project now I feel confident on this no sew project.

Maddison Wright

Unique Design

I was really impressed with how well this came out for me. As someone who isn't creative I was worried about the difficulty but Holly explains how to do it very clearly, super pleased with my new top.

Vivienne Childs

So Creative

I have completed this course as I had lots of old t-shirts that I didn't like anymore and I turned them into this top. It was really nice to feel creative without having to learn the technicalities of sewing!

Florrie hughes

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Created by

Holly Stirman

Fashion Designer
Holly Stirman has worked in the fashion industry for four years and has experience with sustainability, pattern making, fashion design and sewing.
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