This weekend I cleaned out my dresser, since I am trying to get my life organized this year… one project at a time! I found a bunch of T-shirts I was going to throw away, but instead I decided to cut them up so I could use them as workout shirts. I used to do this all the time in college so I decided to see if a woman in her mid-30’s could still whip up some tattered T’s. (and I totally can, even though I was sober this time… okay… almost sober)
I had an Angry Birds and a Batman shirt I had worn to Hudson’s b-day parties with the same theme. (yup… I am THAT mom) For the Batman shirt, I just cut some slits in the back to make it more comfy to wear to workout. I decided to do a ripped pyramid for the Angry Birds shirt.
First, I cut off the arms to make it a tank. Then, fold the t-shirt in half, and used a magazine as my guide. (I wasn’t about to go searching for a ruler) Then you just cut slits until you hit the magazine… about a half inch apart. When you are done just pull the strings to make it look better, and you are DONE! This makes for an awesome workout shirt since the air gets on your back so you don’t sweat as much.
I also cut up a Miami Heat finals shirt we got for free at work. I decided to make this one into a t-back tank top. You just cut the arms off, then cut the back part so you basically have just the neckline. Then cut two slits down the back and braid it! You will need to sew a bit for this last part, but it is really easy. Just sew the braid to the neckline. I used blue thread since it was all I could find at the time from a sewing kit. You cant see it really anyway. Then just stretch the braid and trim the armholes to make it fit how you want.
I made both shirts in about ten minutes and I think they look really cute to workout in!
Cute! I want one! You can set up an etsy shop!
haha, yes I will add that onto my "do-do" list! 😉
Great idea to make a cute and quick work out tee!
Yup! It took me 10 minutes to make them both! (ask my husband, he was even surprised!)
Wow-so cute!! I Have a few t-shirts that could use some of these alterations.
Yes and there are SO many different ways to do this.. I just did the easiest ones that I remembered. I used to get pretty fancy with these!
These look so awesome. I have a ton of old t-shirts that could use a re-vamp. I might just try this when I'm done organizing the whole house. Yikes (Early spring cleaning)
I am in full organization mode too! Its stressful and freeing at the same time!! 🙂 Have a great week!
I like that. Make me one
You got it miss fashionista.. but you have to put it on your blog! hahaha
So cute! Thanks for sharing. #meetupmonday
Thanks Amy! Have a wonderful week!
Great idea! The shirts look so cute and comfy!
They could be lounging shirts too! Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Cute! I like the idea of getting more air to my back when I'm working out.
YES! I hate sweaty back! Have a great week!!
How fantastic is this?!!! A woman after my own heart! Fitness + super cute apparel + DIY! Love it! Great post and idea, thanks for sharing! I'll pin it! 🙂
Hahaha.. I am glad you liked it!! Thank you for pinning! 🙂 Have a great week!
you're kind of a fashion designer now too! very good!
HAHA! Project runway here I come! 😉
I have soo many old t-shirts that I could do this to! I'm getting out the scissors now!!!
And there are tons of variations you can come up with too.. have fun! 🙂
These are just adorable! I'm going to definitely give this a try because I have a ton of old ts that would be great workout shirts. Yeah! Pinning!
thanks for pinning! I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Awesome! How appropriate that you are using Shape magazine as a ruler. I love repurposing old clothing 🙂 I've been using old t-shirts to make a rug (though at the rate I'm going, I may just make them into trivets or something way smaller than a rug!).
yup, if Jada can't motivate me to get my butt to the gym then NO ONE can!! hahaha.. a rug, wow that def sounds ambitious!
What a super cute idea! I love it! I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board and my DIY board.
Thank you! That was such a fun linkup, I will go check out the board later to repin some stuff!
Love this idea – super cute!
Thank you! Have a wonderful week… its almost Friday! 🙂
This is so cute! Love it! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays at 9AM eastern time 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
I will be sure to check it out, thanks for the heads up! 🙂
Oh my goodness, this is totally and completely cute! LOL – using Shape magazine as a ruler. You;re awesome!
I have got to make this!
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Thanks Jennifer! I just linked it up on my most favorite Thursday blog hop… can you guess which one? 😉
Which one?! 😉
I'm actually so thrilled you linked up this AWESOME post to the #SHINEbloghop!
I'm pinning this to my Deliberate To Do List board!
Have a great day!
xoxo
Wonderful idea. Pinning this and setting up an upcycling craft project for my daughter's Girl Scout troop…. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you! I think that is so awesome that you are going to use it with your daughter's Girl Scout troop!! Have fun!
What a fab idea! I don't know if I have any T's that I want to part with… Maybe I'll have to try it with a cheap-y one first. 😉
Great idea! I have to dig around and see if I can find a t-shirt I can tear apart! 🙂 I started doing yoga so I bet this would be great for that!
These are so cure! I tried to make a couple of these once and one worked and the other was horrible. I love the one with the triangle air spot. 🙂
CUTE!!! Now, I need to go through my drawers and get to cutting. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
XOXO
Love these, great way to recycle old tshirts too.
This is awesome, just what I need.