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No sew fitted T-shirt, so kNotty!

No sew fitted T-shirt, so kNotty!
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Ever get sick of having x-large t-shirts when you're actually a medium/small size?
Want a cheap way to make a 99cent T-shirt seem fitted?

All you need is a scissors and a cheap T-shirt, and you can show off!

 
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Step 1Fold your shirts in half

Fold your shirts in half
You'll need two shirts, the one that's too big, and one that fits.
Fold both of them in half.
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28 comments
Mar 12, 2012. 10:49 PMtbrown38 says:
this is what you can do with those big clothes that you bought by mistake. next time just make sure on buying and avoid wasting money. most of the time I prefer buying online like this site where i usually bought cheap t-shirts http://www.uniformpoint.com/t-shirt.aspx with them I have no worries of sending back their wrong shipped items.
Jun 13, 2011. 8:05 PMsimplysusans says:
What a great idea! I LOVE it. My daughter is always looking for crafting ideas and upcycling. . . .an added bonus :D
Apr 7, 2011. 1:10 PMsowens1 says:
thank you so much, i had a large t shirt that were wearing for S.A.D.D. pictures tomorrow and this helps so much :)
Sep 9, 2010. 3:48 PMfauxpaslover says:
what happens to the bottom of the shirt??
Sep 18, 2010. 7:58 PMsuperMacaroni says:
It dies.
Jun 24, 2009. 10:14 PMtechnochocolate123 says:
I did this on one of my fave shirts today, and it looks great! My only difference was that I didn't fold them straight down the middle; I just layed them flat and pinned the fitted shirt to the baggy shirt before cutting. Thanks!
Feb 13, 2009. 1:55 PMAntoniaP says:
this is excellent....thanks!
Oct 22, 2008. 8:34 PMsasheen says:
You have no idea how much this helped me!! I have to wear this ridiculous t-shirt to work tomorrow and I so happy my xl shirt will look cute and be different then everyone else!!
Jul 20, 2008. 3:33 PMsexyoldschooler says:
Thanks! I just pimped out my very lame sorority t-shirt for my trip to convention. I'm sick of looking boyish in tees when I have a waistline...rare at my age. Why not show it off without the price tag.
May 30, 2008. 9:40 AMjoinst says:
I tried this yesterday and it came out great! One change I made was to put the knots on the inside of the shirt to make it look smoother on the outside. It ended up with a cinched kind of look. I was able to wear some old shirts that didn't fit me anymore! Thanks!
Apr 7, 2008. 11:21 AMDesignerUserName says:
I'm a large around the...ahem...bust...but a small around my waist so this is perfect. Just have to watch how far up I cut. _
Dec 9, 2007. 3:56 PMbluenebe says:
I have just tried to make it now. It took just 15 minutes and looks really great. Thank you, now I can wear one huge T-shirt with a photo on it.
Aug 12, 2006. 9:52 PMCrash2108 says:
Ha! Like a shirt can possibly be too big.. They are always too small for us americans.
Oct 20, 2006. 10:41 AMakanigel says:
I lost five inches from my waist in months on the GI diet and you can still eat most of the stuff you like. I recommend it.
Mar 17, 2007. 8:49 PMLithium Rain says:
What's the GI diet??
Mar 23, 2007. 12:15 AMhernanai says:
the "going insane" diet
Jul 26, 2007. 11:17 AMdeadly.jello says:
ahahah!! that's clever XD diets are insane! i dont ever stay on diets...im really bad at it....fortunatly for me...i dont really need one either.
Mar 23, 2007. 12:22 AMhernanai says:
No really, Glycemic Index Diet.... Google it...
Mar 25, 2009. 9:04 PMBellaStella7 says:
I am simply stating my opinion so please do not jump all over it... I don't think pants with these knots look decent in any way. They look ghetto. I've seen it and I've turned away. On a funnier note, some lady wearing them came out on What Not to Wear. On an even funnier note, I watched the show.
May 12, 2007. 1:55 AMJames (pseudo-geek) says:
that would look even better.
Dec 18, 2006. 4:39 PMxsquid says:
Very clever! I want to try it right away...
Dec 4, 2006. 3:02 PMradokapi says:
Wow thanks! I just made an awesome shirt from a top my grandma was throwing out. So simple I love it.
Nov 10, 2006. 7:47 AMbublerap47 says:
Graet idea!
Sep 12, 2006. 2:36 AMgizmogal says:
perfect! I've always wanted to figure out some way to make this. :3
Sep 9, 2006. 9:38 AMzachninme says:
Interesting... Hey! Use rubberbands to securet the knots, and when you get hot, untie them :-P
Aug 5, 2006. 1:34 PMbowakowa says:
I like this alot. Damn the fashion torpedoes.
Aug 5, 2006. 1:29 PMsaites2001 says:
Very cool! I just went clothes shopping today, and found that one of the shirts was too big. I wasn't sure what to do with it, until now.

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