How To Cut Off The Shoulder T-Shirt - Fashion Wanderer

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Sometimes refashion is as simple as cutting an old shirt to make a new style. In the tutorial, learn how to cut an off the shoulder t-shirt. This step by step instructions demonstrate cool t-shirt cutting ideas without sewing.

For this no sew off the shoulder t-shirt, I used a classic white t-shirt made of skin tight ribbed material. Now, I love to wear the top with high waist denim jeans.

When it comes to recycling old clothes into something new, there are a variety of t-shirt upcycle ideas to choose from. Explore more fun ways to cut a shirt, and also learn how to make your own DIY off the shoulder t-shirt.

If you’re looking from more inspiration, then these no sew t-shirt refashion projects are perfect to add flare to any capsule wardrobe collection. Upcycled clothing is also really fun to wear because you get to say, “I made it myself!”

Before and after photo of the plain white tee and the no sew off the shoulder t-shirt — Before and after photo of the plain tee transformed into the off the shoulder t-shirt.

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After the thrifted transformation, the top totally gives an upgraded flare to my capsule wardrobe.

Using the easy no sew hacks to easily upgrade any tee into a cute off the shoulder top.

You can turn any of your favorite tees into this off the shoulder t-shirt with this simple no sew t-shirt alterations technique.

I love this no sew off the shoulder t-shirt so much because it looks feminine. In addition, I can wear it anytime with jeans.

For best results, just make sure the shirt is skin tight and ribbed cotton material. Are you ready to give it a try and cut an off the shoulder t-shirt?

More No Sew T-Shirt Upcycle Projects:

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Side view for this no sew off the shoulder t-shirt

Prep Time: 10 minutes Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Cost: $5.00

One of the most fun ways to cut a shirt is with no sew off the shoulder t-shirt alterations. Learning to cut an off the shoulder tee is an easy t-shirt reconstruction project for beginners to practice.

Maybe your looking to lighten the top, or give your shoulder a little breathing room. Allow the sun to glisten off your neckline and shoulder blades. Cut the neckline yoke and lets remove some excess fabric.

This no sew is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Pick a t-shirt to cut, measure and mark with fabric chalk, and then cut along the line. Follow along for detailed steps to properly measure the cutlines.

Materials

Ribbed T-shirt

Tools

Fabric Chalk
Measuring Tape
Scissors

Instructions

Lay the t-shirt flat on the table. You will be cutting through the entire shirt, so make sure the front and back are laid out perfectly flat.
Next, measure from the shoulder seam along the sleeve 1 ½” down and mark with chalk. Again, measure on the other side sleeve 1 ½” and mark with chalk. Then, connect the two chalk marks with a smooth arching chalk line.
Lastly, use your scissors and cut along the line to create your no sew off the shoulder t-shirt.

Notes

I used a 100% cotton ribbed t-shirt for this upcycle project. I recommend a ribbed material when you cut the off the shoulder t-shirt because it will naturally snug to your shoulders and sleeves .