5-minute t-shirt neckline refashion. I go through project phases I think. A few years ago I wanted to refashion my entire wardrobe. And since then I haven’t really refashioned or sewed much. But last week when I was in Texas I saw this t-shirt at the airport and LOVED it. I am all about mexican food and I just had to have that shirt. Nevermind that I can’t wear high collared shirts (I feel like I am going to choke in them lol).
So when I cam home I decided that I would cut the neckline into a deeper oval. And now I think the shirt is perfect for me!
It’s super easy to do. There is no sewing involved. Here’s how to alter a t-shirt neckline:
- Try the shirt on and decide where you want the new neckline to fall. Mark that spot with a pin or write on the shirt lightly with a pen, right above where you will make the cut.
- TIP – make the neckline a little higher than you think you want. It’s easier to go back and make the neckline bigger, than try to make the neckline higher later.
- Use GOOD scissors. As you can see in the photos I started off with some cheap scissors and ended up using my good fabric scissors – they make a much smoother cut on the fabric.
- To make the scissors cut as smoothly as possible, start cutting at the top of the front, cut through the collar ribbing and then hold the fabric that you just cut with one hand and pull the fabric taut as you cut. This will let you cut in a straighter line without as many jagged edges.
- Once you cut all the way along the front, smooth the t-shirt and cut the same line along the back, so both sides match.
- Then wash and dry the t-shirt and the neckline should roll, making it look more finished.
- If the neckline is still too high, follow the neckline along and cut off as much as you need to so you get the effect you are going for.
The 5 minutes I mentioned does not include the washing and drying time (just in case you were wondering LOL)
And I didn’t have anyone in the house to show you how the shirt looked when it was done so I had to take some selfies – sorry about that haha!
Now I am so excited to share my LOVE of tacos with the world!! I love my new shirt!
You can see some of my refashion projects below in the RELATED POSTS at the bottom of the page 🙂
Have you ever refashioned anything?
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I went as far as removing all double fabric bits, on the sleeves and the bottom. It is amazing how the shirt feels much lighter and comfy, thanks for giving me the courage to risk ruining my brand new Frida shirt, it is now one of a kind 🙂
Great idea, Thanks for sharing it.
I’ve done this to nearly every crew-neck t-shirt I own. I remove the entire ribbing around the neck and then cut it into a rounded v-neck in the front. I also trim large boxy sleeves into a more feminine cut. You can also cut slits into the sides of your t-shirts to give it more of a tunic look if the cut is too narrow. I’ve cut so many t-shirts that people have started asking me to do it for them LOL.
Love this!! I was in Waco two Fridays ago and purchased obligatory grey #shiplap t-shirt at MM. Loved the soft material but hated the fit when I tried it on back here at home in Florida. Just read your blog, grabbed my scissors and went to work on my shirt. Modeled it for my husband who said “#shiplapsexy!” Thanks so much for the inspiration 🙂
Love the look, but if you cut through the shoulder seem, what keeps it from unraveling?
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Hooray, you got your gray Texas souvenir shirt after all! I love THIS SHIRT so much, and kinda need one now! I THINK about doing this to shirts, but I get SCARED! Way to be brave;)
I adore you Kristen!!!
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I’ve been doing this for many years,like you i can’t stand anything up high on my neck,as i feel like i am being choked as well.I also buy a lot of mens t-shirts as they seem to have more colors available and are cut more fuller than womens.I save the ribbing as i sew a lot of kids clothes,so always have ribbing available for the kids shirts.
Isn’t it great to be able to do these things??
Kathi
That is so awesome Kathi!!
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Will do mine too…..it is a mens t shirt bought from Paris, at a very low price Euro 5, I bought the sequined patch, and as you said the collar is too much high up. Am recycling lots of items in my wardrobe I will do the collar as per your idea THANK YOU from Malta
I’m going to give this a try. What I’ve always done in the past is to cut the front ribbing, then make a vertical cut down the center front about 3″. It looks a little unfinished, but does the job. I can try your method with one that I’ve cut in the past. Thanks.
Try it Mary and see what you think 🙂
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You are gorgeous! And love the shirt, too.
You are so sweet Lori. Thanks for making my day!!!
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OMG – I hate t-shirts that have that ribbed neckline up high like that and I have sooooo many of them. I have wanted to do this for so long but I don’t have any kind of a machine that can sew on knits and just didn’t know how to go about it. This is awesome. So there is no finishing needed?
Hi Trish!!
Nope – just cut it and it’s fine!
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I’ve always wondered about trying something like this. I’m so with you on that “my t-shirt’s choking me” feeling! Thanks for showing me how! My T-shirt stack is about to meet a scissors!!
Yay Laura!!
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You have just expanded my wardrobe. I hate anything tight on my neck so this is a perfect fix for my t-shirts. Thanks!
Yay I am so glad Dawn!!
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I love this, because I also do not like wearing high-necked t-shirts. I always wish more places would sell “girl” t-shirts… lower neck, narrower cut around the waist. Your selfies are very cute:)
Aw thank you Seana! I felt a little self conscious posting them. You are so sweet!
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OMG- I LOVE the shirt- super cute cut too. Turned out GREAT!! I do this to so many shirts I receive as gifts because rarely are they v-neck like I prefer. This last one though I had my hubs help me- he wasn’t so careful & it turned out more like something one would move to the rag bin 🙂
Have a great weekend Jen & hope to catch up with you in a couple weeks in SLC!!!!
Gina! You are so sweet to leave me a comment. I am SO excited to see you in a couple of weeks. I can’t wait to catch up!!!!
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