I believe someone posted a you tube video on this. I say take scissors in hand and have at it!

 

I was thinking trial and error could be a good way to learn. Did you know the link to that youtube video.

 

No. I did not look at it. I guess it is just one of those things. Take some old shirts and just go for it. I do know that my granddaughter did the cut and tie thing and found that you need to start with a t shirt at least one size bigger. I think the cutting thing is kind of like tie dying. Not two alike. This is not a new thing. Bikers and others have been doing this for years. Not sure there are any rules.

 

Check Michael's craft store, I saw a book in their once that showed how to do it.

 

Yes, there was another thread talking about cutting shirts, can’t remember the term used. Hopefully they will see this post and reply with the link to the video. Funny, we were just watching "The Firm" the other night and I noticed one of the women in the movie had a shirt that had small cuts all over with the wider neckline, but it looked more like a sweatshirt.

 

Found it! http://www.t-shirtforums.com/offline-retail-tradeshows/t129743-2.html I couldn't find the link to the video so you might PM him.

 

Can be done to either one.

 

Thanks for that info, I think I will have my daughter practice this!

 

I highly, highly, highly recommend Megan Nicolay's Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt. It's a great resource. I have at least a dozen post-it notes sticking out of mine.

The book starts off with instruction of the various hand stitches that are used throughout the book should you opt to use hand stitching over a serger and/or sewing machine.

From there the chapters are organized by projects with the same themed end result. All use t-shirts as the starting point regardless of the outcome. There is a chapter on modifying tees that still resemble tees as well as chapters on punk, halters/tube tops, skirts/dresses, accessories (from scarves to handbags), a chapter full of smaller projects for those who don't like throwing away scrap pieces and the grand finale is a prom/wedding dress.

The project instructions are usually pretty clear but aren't exact measurements because the book wasn't made just for you. There's a lot of "now but the _____ on, pin it wear it feels most comfortable and measure from here to here" type of instruction. But, you're learning custom tailoring at it's simplest form and know that it will fit just the way you want it. Most of the garment projects have recommendations on how to achieve a similar look but with limited or no sewing required.

Here's a link to one of the tutorials that she did with Threadbanger. The instruction starts at about the two minute mark. Prior to that is an interview with her:
How-to Make a Halter Top with Megan Nicolay, Threadbanger | TB Projects - DIY Fashion and Style

Have fun!

 

My daughter has both Generation T books, and she has made some amazing things using the instructions in these books, and then coming up with her own ideas.

Well worth the $ the books cost!