Add Corset-Style Details to the Sides or Back of a Tee

This DIY fashion idea works when you want to spice up a boring tee and when you have a shirt that might be too baggy. You can make your corset-style top and avoid having to spend money by cutting some holes or inserting eyelets in your t-shirt and running a long strand of string-like fabric through them. Make sure to tie everything up at the bottom, and you have a brand-new look.

We recommend using store-bought eyelets or hemming up the holes to prevent them from becoming larger over time or stretching out. But then again, it's just an old t-shirt anyway!

Combine Two Shirts Into One Larger, Flowy Top

We're in love with this unique idea for a flowing top. All it takes is two shirts, scissors, and a little sewing know-how. Take a slightly baggy shirt, cut a v-shape along the bottom, and cut off the sleeves. Then, sew your two shirts together, and you've got a completely new look. This is an especially good top for the fall when it might be time to shelf that tank top.

There are also a couple of different ways of going about this idea, and you can pick and choose depending on what kind of flowing top you prefer.

Make Your Own Collar for a Sophisticated Look

Have a shirt that fits well, but think it's a tad boring? If so, then adding your own collar can change things up a bit and add some texture and sophistication to a boring tee. Just take some fabric you like, such as lace, ribbon, or random fabric from another tee, and make a few simple cuts to your shirt. Next, sew on your new collar, and voila, a completely new look.

You can take your new-collared shirt out on a dinner date or anything else that calls for something a bit more formal than a simple tee.

Give Your Shirt Some Bow Shoulder Sleeves

This no-sew idea is a fun way to change your look and spice up an old shirt. Make two simple cuts on each sleeve and then tie everything up into lovely bows while carefully applying machine-washable glue, so everything stays in place. You can use just about any type of shirt you want for this idea, but we think this pairs especially well with solid or printed tees.

So, if you're just starting out sewing or don't have the time to learn, this is a great alternative DIY fashion project. It's also an excellent way to recycle old clothes.

Create an Edgy Slashed V-Neck in Just Minutes

Adding a couple, or a lot, of slashes to an old shirt is a great way to give a dull tee a completely new look. There's not much to it, but you will need a couple of supplies to get the slashes just right. A cutting mat and ruler will help ensure your cuts are clean and even, while a rotary cutter will be much easier to work with than a plain knife or box cutter.

The number and width of your cuts are entirely up to you, so you'll want to figure out beforehand what kind of vibe you want to achieve with the final look.

Craft a Cropped Tank With Ruched Detailing

Crop tops are great for warm summer nights. They're also a lot easier to make than you might've imagined. You need scissors, chalk, measuring tape, lace, a loop-turner, and a tailor's pin. That sounds like a lot but stay with us for a second. First, cut off the top half of your t-shirt — pretty much everything from the bottom of your sleeves up. Use the fabric you just cut off to create straps; with the loop-turner, attach these straps to the top's shoulders and sides, as you see below.

Just make sure that you're taking measurements the entire time so that you're not creating a shorter or longer top than you want. Measuring your straps is crucial.

This Halter Top Transformation Breaths New Life Into Old Pieces

Halter tops are great for many occasions, and they pretty much never go out of style. So, if you've got an old shirt you don't wear anymore or happened to come across a shirt with a cool pattern while thrifting, why not transform it into a halter top? Just take some chalk and draw a couple of lines where you plan to make your cuts. It's best if these are triangular.

Make your cuts and keep any extra strands for future projects. You can then do some hemming to make sure everything looks as it should. Oh, and don't forget to take some off the bottom too.