If you're any thing like me and your boyfriend is difficult to shop for, this is the perfect last minute gift. What's more perfect than a handmade gift he can't accidentally buy for himself.
From start to finish, this DIY project only took 30 to 45 minutes. I was able to make this in the morning before leaving for class, along with get myself and my seven-year-old son ready for the day.
Below you will find step by step instructions.
Supplies Needed
- Cool T-Shirt
- Canvas
- Stapler
- Scissors
When choosing a canvas make sure that it will fit the design and the size of the t-shirt you choose. Smaller shirts and designs will work best on an 8 X 8 inch or 10 X 10 inch canvas. Larger shirts and designs will fit best on a 12 X 12 inch canvas. I chose to use a one inch canvas for more depth, but those tend to be a little more expensive. Either will work fine. You could even recycle an old canvas from a thrift store.
Getting Started
Grab a cool t-shirt out of your boyfriends closet that he doesn't wear or fit into anymore. Begin by cutting off the sleeves along the seem. Next, cut the shoulders along the seem and remove the rest of the back by cutting off the sides.
Flip your t-shirt over.
Place your shirt over the canvas and align the design where you would like it.
Holding them together, flip over the canvas and t-shirt. Fold your shirt over the canvas and remove some of the fabric from the bottom.
Stretch the top of your shirt over the canvas and secure it with staples.
Then, stretch the bottom of your shirt over the canvas and secure it with staples. Be sure to stretch your shirt very tightly over the canvas.
Next, fold the corners as if you would a present. Be sure to fold them neatly so that they are not seen from the other side.
Secure the corners with staples, leaving the fabric in the middle.
Stretch the remaining fabric on both sides over the canvas and staple.
Turn over your canvas and you have now transformed your boyfriends old t-shirt in to a beautiful and meaning full piece of art!
This is project is great for any occasion, and children too! Go ahead and give it a try and let me know what you think.
Photos by: Brista Robinson
Easy, cheap and creative. Also cool cat
ReplyDeleteI like this a lot, something that can be done for sentimental value.
ReplyDeleteIt's great for shirts you can't bring yourself to cut up too. You can always just fold the whole thing behind and not cut anything.
DeleteThis is so cool, and the example shirt could not have been more clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm getting ready to decorate my son's room with old shirts he used to wear.
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