Just in time for Labor day!!
What you’ll need:
* American Flag Inspired T-Shirt
* Scissors
* Ruler
* Cloth Marker/Chalk
Step 1:
Mark shirt along the front and back of the collar for more of an “off the shoulder” type look. Make sure to mark the front deeper than the back. Also mark the bottom of the shirt. Crop it shorter if you’d like. I cut right above the stitching.
Step 2:
Cut along marked lines on the neck and the bottom of the shirt. Remember not to cut the front and back of the neck at the same time.
Step 3:
Start about 5-6 inches from the bottom of the shirt, and mark a horizontal line. This is where the fringe will start and your stoping point when you being to cut. Then mark 1 inch vertical strips along the bottom on the shirt. This will be the fringe.
Step 4:
Cut along vertical marked lines until you hit your stoping point. For this I cut through both sides of the shirt at once.
Step 5:
Once strips have been cut, pinch the top and bottom of a single strip and pull. This should stretch the strip and cause the sides to curl in. Repeat!
Step 6:
Put on and go find a bbq.
June 13th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
thank you sooo much for this tutorial! ive been obsessing for weeks over an american flag shirt, and I’ve almost resorted to spending fifty bucks for a mediocre top on ebay. All I had to do was find a five dollar shirt at walmart to make this cute top! thanks!!!
June 13th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Thank you for reading Lauren! Glad I could help!
Amanda – One of Each
xoxo
July 7th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
where do you get an american flag top that isnt to expensive i cant find one in walmart but i would really like to make this top xx
July 21st, 2011 at 5:12 pm
ohh you are an artis!!
xx
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September 2nd, 2011 at 8:13 pm
love!!! perfect for the fourth of july!
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September 2nd, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Thanks for this DIY, sure is great help. Rather than buying really expensive one, why not make your own right? :)
Kaye
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http://thestyleflux.blogspot.com
September 2nd, 2011 at 8:23 pm
There’s nothing better than a DIY! Thanks!
September 3rd, 2011 at 6:07 am
I just found your blog via Pinterest and LOOOOVE it! Seriously, you have incredible style. :) SO excited to read more! I am following now, but my name will read “Jessie Ann”… not sure why it’s doing that. :P
I also have a question-
The picture on Pinterest showed some leopard print loafers, I don’t know if you were wearing them or it was from somewhere else (since the picture was only from the waist down) and you just shared it. But if you know what I’m talking about, could I ask where they’re from?? I am now dying for a pair. :)
September 3rd, 2011 at 9:53 am
I love your diy projects. You are awesome!
xx
September 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 pm
It looks great, really love your blog!!
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September 5th, 2011 at 8:01 am
Great DIY!
Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole
September 5th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
This is a very inspirationnal post. Where are my scissors? Love the final top, very playfull!
September 6th, 2011 at 8:31 am
I love your t-shirt!!!
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xoxo
P
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