A Summer Tank Top, Restyled

By Cyndi Coon Tue., May 17 2011 at 11:15 AM

Categories: Thrifty Maker

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A plain tank top is essential, but can also get a little boring.

Our tip this week: spice things up a little with a patterned fabric, a few cuts, and a few stitches.

Learn how to make your own restyled tank top after the jump.

MATERIALS:
-- Cotton tank top
-- Cotton Fabric (to add in)
-- Matching Thread
-- Scissors
-- Fabric Chalk
-- Clear sewing ruler
--Straight Pins
-- Sewing Machine

METHOD:
1. Use fabric chalk and a ruler to mark center point of the tank top

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2. Use again to draw a straight line from center point to arm pit

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3. Begin at the shoulder seam and cut out all of the area from chalk line to seam

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4. Choose a fill in fabric that you'd like to use. I this case pink wood grain was used

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5. Roll over the cut lines and pin down
6. Tuck fill in fabric in and pin in place

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7. Sew all seams on a sewing machine

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8. Trim excess fabric and threads
9. Enjoy!

Photo: Cyndi Coon

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