How to Cut a T-shirt

Learning how to cut a t-shirt will help you turn a simple t-shirt into more fashion. Many stores sell pre-cut t-shirts, but they are often very expensive. This article will show you how to cut T-shirts beautifully and still save money.

Table of Contents

Cut the shirt into an off-shoulder style

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Prepare a t-shirt

Use scissors to cut the fabric on one side of the shirt. Cut a line along the neckline to serve as a pattern to help you trim the rest.

Using scissors to cut the fabric, continue to cut off the collar of the t-shirt.

Hold and stretch the shoulders. This helps to curl the edges of the cut on the shirt.

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Wear this style with a sleeveless t-shirt or a halter top underneath.

Cut for short T-shirts at waist level

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Prepare a t-shirt.

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Put that shirt on.

Use a tape measure to measure the distance from the hem of the shirt to the waist. You need to cut the shirt a little longer than the waist so that the hemline rolls up to the waist and is not too short.

Use a pencil or fabric chalk to mark the measurement position on the shirt.

Use scissors to cut a horizontal line at the marked position on the shirt. Laying the shirt on a flat surface is easiest to cut.

Drag to roll the edge of the cut line.

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Completed! So you can show off your new shirt!

Cut your shirt into a blazer

Cut sleeves. Start at a point 2.5cm below the armpit and cut upwards towards the collar. Do not discard the cut arm.

Cut off the collar if desired. Cut at the hem for even shoulders.

Drag to roll the cut edge.

Optional: Lay the front of the shirt down on a flat surface. Pull the fabric on the back from the underarms to the center of the shirt.
Optional: Cut a long piece of fabric from the sleeve and wrap it around the part of the shirt you’ve grabbed. Tie a secure knot and tuck the knot inside the wrapping fabric.

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So you can immediately wear this new style of shirt. If you feel the shirt is too revealing, you will wear a tube top underneath.

Cut T-shirts with a razor blade

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Choose a tight-fitting shirt for the best finish.

Choose an area of your body that you want to show off. For example, you can create a razor cut on the back of a shirt.

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Place the shirt on a flat surface. Place a piece of stiff paper on the inside of the shirt so you don’t cut through both layers.

Cut several parallel horizontal lines on the shirt with a razor blade or paper cutter. You can cut lines of equal length or cut a long line at the top and alternately cut shorter lines at the bottom to create a triangle effect.

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Completed!

Optional: Wash clothes. The lines that you cut will roll up at the edge creating a stylized effect.

Bow tie sleeve cut

Use scissors to cut off the hem on both sides of the t-shirt.

Then, cut another line from the bottom of the sleeve up to the shoulder hem.

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Drag to roll the cutting edges. This will create some stretch so you can tie your sleeves in the next step.

Tie the two cut edges back just below the sleeve. This knot will make a lovely little hole.

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Completed! Your shirt has added stylized sleeves.

Advice

Practice cutting with an old t-shirt first so you don’t have to worry about damaging it.
Feel free to get creative with new cuts. You can cut off the shoulders, or cut the fringe and tie it with colored string.
Buy T-shirts in different colors at thrift stores to save money. Note that your purpose is to cut the shirt, so it’s okay if there are a few stains on the shirt.

Warning

You can always cut multiple styles, but you can’t make the shirt the same. Don’t cut your shirt until you know exactly what you want to do.

Things you need

T-shirt
Fabric scissors
Blade or paper cutter
Pen or chalk for fabric

Steps