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How to Make a Dress Out of a T-Shirt
By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide
Draw a straight line across the back of your t-shirt, connecting the bottoms of the arm holes. Cut all the way across this line. Now measure this line and mark the exact middle of the shirt by dividing your measurement in half. Mark the line all the way down the shirt.
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- How to Make a Dress Out of a T-Shirt: what You'll Need
- Mark the Front of the Shirt
- Cut T-Shirt and Sleeves
- Cut Straps from the Sleeves
- Mark the Back of the Shirt
- Measure to Resize
- Stitch up the Back of the Dress
- Attach the Straps to Finish
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