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Thursday, September 23

DIY Instructions: "Bro-Tank" that Shirt.

You, like the rest of the population, probably have a towering stack of unfitted, generic, t-shirts that say things like "Seniors 08", or "Breast Cancer 3-Day".   Maybe they were free, or maybe you forked over $15 to student organizations for them, and you have now realized it was a huge waste of money.  After all, you likely only wore a shirt 5x before retiring it to the "sleep-shirt" status.  They're great for lazy days around the house, or to protect your "real clothes" while you're painting a wall, but otherwise, these shirts often become forgotten memories.  I have a super HOT, SASSY, FUN, CREATIVE, EASY way to reinvent these boring shirts.  It's time to meet- "The Bro-Tank."

It's easy, just follow steps, 1-2-3.  
1. Pick a shirt from the stack.  If you like the color and the length, it will work. 
2. With a sharp scissors, cut off the sleeves, at first just cutting them at the arm-hole/shoulder seam on each side.  Cut the arm holes as long as you would like to (vertically).  On the single layer of fabric in the front cut a line towards the ribbed collar,  making the Bro-Tank straps about 2" wide. 
3. Turn the shirt over with the back is facing up.  Cut only the back layer of fabric from the bottom of the arm hole to the collar (in a C-shape), creating a t-back, while leaving the front full-coverage.

Bro-Tank Tip: ALWAYS wear a sports bra underneath, otherwise, um, awkward? And if you're going to the gym, pair it with a bright, contrasting, neon sports bra; think hot pink or lime green.  The combination of a little ribcage and a little pop of color underneath is totally alluring. 
XOXO, Dylan

11 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:13 PM

    yesss. so glad you made a blog post about this. I love the bro-tanks, but wasn't really sure how to wear them. your blog should be published! just sayin'.

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  2. thank you!!! i really appreciate the encouragement :)

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  3. Anonymous1:18 AM

    Just found this blog from stumbleupon, I love it and I'm already deciding which shirts to turn into bro tanks! Thanks so much!

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  4. I'm glad you like my blog!!! That's awesome! I hope your bro tanks turn out well :) I'd love to see pics!

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  5. cool blog! this is def my fav thing to rock during the summer i cut all my t's :P

    devyn

    www.dressed2love.blogspot.com
    www.missgustto.blogspot.com

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  6. Thanks girl! I like your blogs too! Never been to NYC but it's on my list of places to go this year!
    Dyl

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  7. I'll do this right now!!!

    thanks!

    http://iamchibee.blogspot.com

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  8. Anonymous4:00 PM

    Hi! Im kinda confused by step 3. Could you post a picture or re explain?

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    1. Absolutely! So for step 3, the shirt is laying face down, with the front of the shirt flat on the floor. The back of the shirt is facing upwards (facing you). There are two layers of fabric in the shirt, the front layer (covering your front side) and the back layer (covering your back). For step 3, only cut the back layer, leaving the front layer flat against the floor. Cut the back layer inwards to make a C shape that starts at the bottom of the arm hole and ends at the shoulder. This will create a "T" back once you do both sides. If you were to cut both the front and back layers of fabric you would end up totally exposing your chest. Does this help?

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  9. What do you do with the neckline? Do we cut off the crew collar?

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  10. Do we cut off the crew collar?

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