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DIY Workout Tank

diy workout tankWorkout clothes can be  expensive and all look the same, so why not make a unique workout tank on the cheap using this awesome tutorial. This project is simple to do, all you need is an old tshirt and a pair of scissors (A sharp pair for best results).

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Step One:
Cut off the shirt’s collar.

Step Two:
Cut off the sleeves. How far you cut in will determine how thin/thick your straps will be. Follow the curve of the stitching on the sleeves as guide while you are cutting. Once you cut one side, use it as a guide for the other so your shirt will be symmetrical.

Step Three:
Cut off the T-shirts hem all the way around. Save the scrap you are going to need it later.

Step Four:  
Using your scissors, cut the loop in order to create a long ribbon-like string. Cut the stitches off the ribbon. Stretch the ribbon by pulling at both ends. It will start to curl into itself and create a nice clean ribbon.

Step Five: Create a racerback look for your tank by cutting a crescent shape into the back.

Step Six:Use the crescent scrap from the first side as guide for the other. You want to keep the back as symmetrical as possible.

Step Seven:  In order to make the straps. Cut a “V” into your racerback. The bigger your “V”, the skinnier your straps will be.  

Step Eight: Take the ribbon created earlier and tie a double knot around both of the “V’s” straps, about three fingers in from the top. Wrap the rope around the two straps over and over until you come to a few inches left of rope.

Step Nine: When you finish wrapping, tie another double knot at the end. Cut off the excess rope strands at the top and bottom.

Step Ten: You are done!! Time to hit the gym!!