DIY Off the Shoulder T-shirt

Thanks to my addiction to Pintrest I am finally able to put my pile of old t-shirts to use, besides taking up space in my dresser.  Also since I really miss the 80's I am very thankful for some of the 80's style to be coming back and I am able to be in style without spending a dime!!  Win Win!!


I do recommend watching YouTube videos, but not for step by step directions..more for ideas on how you may want to cut your shirt or how you may NOT want to cut it.  I do warn you most "tutorial" videos I found come with a lot of extra "chatter" that has nothing to do with cutting a shirt and often turns me off from watching the video.  So if you like to hear the word like after every like word...then watch...if not you have been warned ;) 


The following is some images of my first shirt cutting to create the off the shoulder look.  For now I am just practicing so I really don't care what shirt I am using and if it does not turn out the way I want I can either cut more or my Husband can have it for his scrap cloth pile in garage!  




Here is the original T-shirt bought for $5 3 years ago...been worn more than $5 worth..

Here I am just cutting about three finger width on each side of the original collar 

Now cutting the seam off the arm just to create the rolled end look

Cut off the bottom seam also so that it will roll up 

Folded shirt in half to create even triangles for both sleeves

Cut triangle through both sleeves

After all cuts have been made I pulled/stretched the shirt to make the cuts "roll-up" and make it look more authentic.  




Final product

Final product for now I should say.  I am not totally in love with the sleeves and will probably cut away at them some more.  But for my first attempt I am pleased with myself and ultimately that's all that matters ;)