Altered T-shirts (pic heavy)

[pikaboo26]

Most of my wardrobe consists of t-shirts (since they're cheap), so I'm always looking for quick ways to mix them up a little. Also, I can't sew, so I usually just take a pair of scissors to T and call it a night. Here are a few that I've cut up (somehow not all the pictures came out the same size):

A Harry Potter shirt that was a little too short-
Front:


Back:


A T-shirt from a local band that was too small-
Front:


Back:


A halter made from a waaaay too big blue t-shirt that used to have a pocket on the front-
Front:


Back:


I got most of my ideas from a book called Generation T. They're not really anything special, I just thought I'd share some ideas. 

[Dragon*Fly]

Love that book, and the shirts look great!!

[amid]

great ideas! i've got tons of ill fitting tshirts to experiment with!
a question: how did you do the criss cross lace up thingy on the shirt in the middle photo? is it just decorative or does it come undone?
thanks!

[pikaboo26]

No, it actually unlaces. I cut a big dip down the back of the shirt (after cutting out the neck first & widening it), then I poked little holes up each side of the dip just big enough to fit the lacing through. The fabric I used to lace it up was the extra fabric I cut out of the back of the shirt. I had to keep cutting around in a circle to keep the fabric together as one big strip (it wasn't big enough lengthwise to cut across once and make a piece long enough to use). It takes forever, and unless you're really desperate for matching fabric (as I was) I don't recommend it. You can use another old t-shirt or ribbon, etc. for the lacing and it should turn out about the same.

[Fun4Bambi]

Those are great...I especially love the one that laces up the back.

[hughsie]

Tshirts are so much fun! and yours are lovely

[pikaboo26]

Thank you! The compliements are  much appreciated.   

[creatively chelsea]

Those are awesome! I might have to try them!
Nice work!

[shayneblate08]

I really like them, you did a good job with it.