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Make Tops and Shirts

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own DIY tops for all seasons.
  1. Dying and Screen Printing
  2. Add Patches and Appliques

How to Distress a Sweater

Learn how to destroy a sweater by carefully picking at the seams for a deliberately deconstructed look.

T-Shirt Transformations

Show Us Your T-Shirt Surgery Projects. Upload a photo and tell us all about how you made your t-shirt into something more fabulous and new.

Make a Baby Doll Shirt - T-Shirt Surgery

Make a Baby Doll Shirt. Turn a T-Shirt into a baby doll shirt with this photo tutorial. Baby doll shirts are easy to make with the right instructions.

T-Shirt Transformations

T-Shirt Transformation. Have you ever turned a t-shirt into something new? Share you t-shirt transformation stories with us.

Free Shirt Patterns

Shirts can be tricky to make without a pattern. Good thing that there are plenty of free patterns all over the internet. I've done the homework for you with this list of some of the best free shirt patterns and tutorials.

How-To Dog Shirt

How-To Dog Shirt. Learn how to make a dog shirt out of a sleeve with this photo tutorial.

How To Duct Tape Dress

How To Duct Tape Dress. Lear how to make a duct tape prom dress with this complete photo tutorial.

T-Shirt Surgery

T-Shirt Surgery at it's best. Learn how to make your t-shirt fit better, turn it into a different kind of top, make it into a purse and more. It's time to start wearing those old t-shirts again.

How to Make an Apron Top

Follow these instructions to make a basic apron top. This is an easy project for anyone to try.

Make a Corset Top

Make a corset top. Learn how to make a corset style top with these step-by-step instructions.

How to Make a T-Shirt into a Tank Top

Use these no-sew instructions to make your t-shirt into a fitted tank top.

Turn a T-Shirt into a Halter Top

Step-by-step instructions to turn a boring t-shirt into a cool halter top that fits like a glove.

Screen Print a T-Shirt

Learn how to screen print the at-home easy way. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions for beginners.

Spray Painted T-shirt

Use these step-by-step instructions to make a t-shirt look like it was professionally screen printed.

Tie Dye a Shirt

Step-by-step instructions on how to tie-dye a shirt.

Turn a Shirt into a Wrap

Turn a button-down shirt into a wrap with these easy step-by-step instructions.

How Can I Make My T-Shirt Fit Better?

Step-by-step how-to make your t-shirt fit better.

Simple Tie Dye Instructions

Step-by-step instructions on how to tie-dye a shirt.

Create Iron-on Transfers

Tips for creating wearable art with your inkjet printer.

Fabric Paint And Applique Tee Shirt

An example of ways to combine different embellishment techniques for true creativity.

Dressed Up Sweat Shirt

Here's a project that will convert a plain sweat shirt to something special. Also a great way to eliminate a stain with out eliminating the sweat shirt.

Turn a T-Shirt into a Tube Top

Turn a T-Shirt into a Tube Top. Learn how to make a tube top using nothing more than your favorite worn-out t-shirt with this complete photo tutorial.

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