DIY T-shirt into Peplum Top

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Hey guys :) Depending on your size there may or may not be enough fabric on the bottom to create the skirt. If that happens, you can always cut the skirt out on another tshirt or on some stretch fabric. This is just what I was able to create using my XL tshirt.
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[@Thornstar100]

Awesome idea! My dad bought a bunch of shirts that were too big for me and now I know what to do with them!

[@AllieAllieOxenFree21]

Why am I watching this right now? I don't sew. I don't have time to do this. I don't even have a sewing machine. I have a final tomorrow. What am I doing with my life?

[@ChineloNnadi]

How did the final go?

[@AllieAllieOxenFree21]

well I didn't nail it, but it only brought me down to a B so I'm good Thanks for asking!

[@licoriceveins9632]

Maybe just maybe if you werent watching videos........ (just kidding you did better than me)

[@emmaholston6104]

Exaclty, me too man

[@KatieNovaRose]

go watch videos on how to talk to llamas. then you know youve hit rock bottom

[@emmaholston6104]

I seriously didn't even know what a peplum top was. Why am I watching this? I hate clothes. But somehow, she makes me come back to every single one of her videos. They're just so satisfying XD

[@sybillestahl8646]

This is great! Yes, it does help to have a 24 inch waist.

[@EdnaDelacruz]

lol..She is so skinny and cute..There's no way I can do that for me with just one shirt!

[@828burke]

It's a Dr peplum shirt.

[@lexideloach3239]

lol

[@haircules7420]

I see what you did there

[@chantellfriday8542]

Haha

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

Yess

[@AGrlCanMac]

Omg I love this! I'm so going to make this. Thank you for sharing. You've just got a new subbie

[@AngelNinjaaa0716]

Girl! What's so weird is I just found some newer videos of you and was so amazed at your talent!! Then I'm scrolling to the bottom and this video is what I remembered back in 2013, barely graduating high school. I was so into peplum styled dresses and blouses. You are the epitome of "Practice makes perfect!"

[@ScrappyTreasures]

This is a really creative transformation - You inspired me to make a similar tutorial on turning a t-shirt into a dress! I learned that with just a quick creative snip, t-shirt sleeves can be turned into a gorgeous neckline.

[@ChristinaRundle]

OMG! There are so many guy shirts that are super awesome, but I don't want to wear something so bulky! I'm going to try this! Thanks for the video!

[@nenepoole188]

I'm only 11 and I made 5 of these after watching it

[@carleeyerose]

cool! I love IT!

[@alyssacalix4680]

im only twelve and I don't know how to do none of that

[@alyssacalix4680]

alyssa calix #LOL

[@cheylandante9364]

Can I add you:D^^^^^^ I'm 11

[@uglyjerk6342]

im 12 and this seems so hard for me i wanna cut a big concert shirt i got

[@amandayo1575]

Girl, thanks for this video! Useful even 9 years later 💕💕

[@katrinavillacarlos2263]

I did this but I didn't have a sewing machine so I had to hand stitch it. Total, it only took me about 4 hours. It look amazing and I'm going to wear it tonight!!! Thank you!

[@HaparSimpsons]

awesome. it's very different.

[@dhodi123]

could you do a video on the basic items one needs for these like what kind of sewing machine you use, tape etc etc...basic for you but I have no clue

[@smolbeansteph]

You made this so much easier than so many of the tutorials I've seen. Thanks!

[@skzfactorygirl]

Sometimes I forget what video made me subscribe to channels in the first place. Today at work I received a shirt for our new promotion & large was the smallest size left. I googled peplum T-shirt to ask my manager if it was okay to diy it to fit me, that’s when I came across some screenshots of this tutorial. Many years later I’m finally doing the diy that made me subscribe.

[@aprilpandastorm6799]

Also perfect in the winter with a long, flow white cardigan! :) (maybe even add a scarf to a blank one :p)

[@jacleen-066]

I am nine and I did this by myself well with my mom watching over me but not helping

[@ToriFurlotte]

Hahahah aw

[@zedisded475]

Nice when I make dis kinda stuff usually cut myself (on accident of course) im 16

[@cameronnichols3129]

If your nine why do you have a KZbin?

[@jacleen-066]

Cameron Nichols this is my sisters account shes 14 😒

[@rwaskahat]

because it's 2017

[@deutchmarkdelarosa]

I remember you now coolirpa! That's why you're so familiar to me. This is the first video I watched back in 2012 when I am doing my first project. I cannot believe this! Hahaha. You are my childhood tutor. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Time flies so fast.

[@katykat0925]

Thank you sooo much for doing your tutorials! I LOVE you!! Yours are almost the only tutorials that I watch! You explain things so simply, and you always tell us where to look to find patterns and stuff like that. PLEASE keep doing these tutorials!! You are amazing!! Thank you so so so much!! Luv u! Bye! Katy

[@allicynotwell3622]

i got confused a few steps in......... now i have a chopped up shirt

[@MyrnaMurphy]

Thats awesome!

[@c0lleen]

WHAT! you're a sewing/DIY/reconstruction genius

[@smh219]

OMG!!! I tried it and it came out perfect. I didn't follow your directions exactly but it's marvelous. Fot the inner circle I used waistline/6.28=inner circle measurement. THANKSSSS so much

[@kulwinderkaur-fy2me]

Looked better as a tank

[@ana-wp8qx]

WHOA didnt even think it was POSSIBLE.

[@wandaramos4660]

Ingenious. Who knew. Will update my work tshirts. I hate how big they are on me and thought about taking them in but this style is better. Thanks so much

[@ourluce]

I made one straight after watching this and it only took me about 30mins to make! Great tutorial, you explain things so well :-))))

[@TenshiKuro]

niente male come idea >wo

[@chicfrancisco6845]

God bless your videos. :-)

[@TheOnlyCatalina]

This was such a wonderful tutorial. I've never come across your videos before but I'm a subscriber now. :)

[@ComeToMyCupcakeParty]

omg I love peplum tops soo much and I have so many over sized t shirts. this just popped into my suggestion videos im like I did not even know I needed this video but it is perfect for my life.

[@limegurl319]

Original shirt was way better, this design completely doesn't suit a peplum style.

[@stylinflower6124]

I think that might not be everyone's piece of cake but it's original.

[@rousseautr]

Thank you so much! Your design is not only too cute but very inspirational

[@Kate-bo6sb]

I'm amazed with how you come up with these ideas!

[@Daffodiliousable]

I love how this is put together but still casual! It's also a lot easier with a t-shirt because you dont have to worry about the raw edges!♥ ~your new subscriber

[@coolirpa]

lol i actually thrifted it for this tutorial! :P

[@sufislam99]

Omg how does she get so many different ideas?!?! Its so coool!!!

[@XxStarsatHeartxX]

I am definitely going to do this. That shirt turned out so cute!

[@lydiatorrence9644]

Girl you did that!!! Love it!!! Gonna try to make my grand daughters a few tops, thanks!!!

[@tonikafountain1198]

I love that top! You are very creative! Definitely making me some of these shirts! My husband works for a t-shirt design place so I get lots of unique shirts that would be great for making that top!

[@juliemaepontillo1101]

If only I have this kind of talent, I would transform all of my clothes to the style I want everyday!

[@theSuperGabbi]

I love your DIYs! They're so creative and out of the box!

[@brassantrichardson8669]

wow great and easy way to make peplum tops! fast and easy and love your creative fashion ideas

[@kiskewl1]

your diys are the reason I live

[@adriannamartindelcampo1259]

Wanted to do this with some band tees forever......so glad I found this . Your a genius . Thank you :-) !!!!

[@StarGazeVintage]

This is such an awesome idea! I haven't seen this DIY before!

[@mysoulisinmysmile]

I've been putting off cutting my XL shirt for a while now and I think I found what I want to do with it! :D Thanks for this!

[@amcgrath8038]

OMG THANK YOU! When I was is elementary school, I went to a math competition and the gave us one size fits all t-shirts. Back then, it went down below my knees. Now it's STILL huge, at mid-thigh, a bit above my knees. Its SO annoying. Can't wait to try this!

[@Safarox8]

I did a practice version on my slightly oversized college t-shirt, and made it into a short sleeved cut. It turned out really cute! Only thing is I made it a teensy bit too small, so it's a little tight, but awesome tutorial! Thanks!

[@labosa53]

Very nice and easy my grand daughter and I will be trying this out this summer thanks.

[@mcvmsordan]

Great video! You really are very good at this! Thanks for sharing!!! Don't get tired doing this!

[@Leota1990]

This video is great, love it! I was looking for a DIY on bit t-shirts since my bf haaaaaaaaates it when I wear over sized t-shirts.. And since they're my favorites and didn't want to throw them out. I came across this!! Thanks!

[@a94898]

soo creative1 i loved it. that hard pard is understanding the first thing you mention with about the waiste or something like that.

[@mausandthimble]

Hey April! Do you think you would be able to clean up the neckline and armholes by using some leftover strips from the shirt or getting some matching jersey fabric and sewing the strips around the edges to create a nice hem (like the original collar, but at the new neckline). It would be neat if you made a video where you go back and make some of your transformations even better! ~Darla

[@tymemoore9476]

I really like the peplum design!!

[@makeupwhore365]

goodness!!! im an IN LOVE with your videos......im going to invest in a sewing machine this week

[@dianaandritas]

You deserve way more subscribers than you currently have.

[@raipa111]

This tutorial is awesome!! Thank you so much!! Rainy day, I'm gonna try it right now!

[@MrsZombiePoptart]

Tried it out and I was really happy with the results. Had a 2XL Green Day shirt that I used as PJ's and now it's a cute peplum top. However, mine came out a little snug and I accidentally cut the neck-line a little too low, but I'll probably cover it up with lace or something. Other than that, it came out great! Thanks for the DIY! :D

[@siemelonoranksenamun]

Props to that. Especially the idea behind it.

[@kizzyw1434]

Great job! You make it seem so easy. I can't wait to try it.

[@ChocolateCurves]

Wow, I must try this. You made it look so easy.

[@cindydominguez8510]

your so amazingly talented I'm so glad I found your videos by accident lol I'm hooked

[@kodystoriew]

I have been watching many of the upcycling tshirt videos and this i by far my most favorite one. I'm thinking of doing this one with a cutout in the back like the heart one you did, only maybe a few small cutouts instead of one large one.

[@kati1017]

I would bind the edges of the tank so it doesn't stretch. love this idea!

[@ladyastralis]

I find the background music distracting from the tutorials but I learn a lot from your tutorials and I hope you make more!

[@09227475933]

A huge big help ..hahah i love the way it transforms large tees in to a great top peplum dress, thank you for this ideas.. love ya! More techniques and ideas please :)

[@whos_elle]

you are very talented and your DIY projects are easy to follow:)

[@tracybrewer5750]

FANTASTIC...... Love it. and if I was slim enough to wear it I would make a few for myself.. Great Job. Keep smiling all

[@SquidFiction]

Holy shit, so I’ve only just found this vid of April’s and not only do I now know what that type of top is called, but now I can make more! I’ve got one which I thrifted and it’s my favourite cause it fits me so well and I want more like it. Now I can make more, cheers April! 💜

[@tlahmed]

Wow, I remember watching this two years ago and today I subscribed to you not knowing the connection!

[@angielove3574]

best shirt+tutorial ever!!!!

[@LIAZINHAW]

Hi there! I tried making one today! It was super easy and looks so cute! Thank you!

[@djmindy]

You always seem to amaze meeeee! Love your videos. Always original

[@shelbishaw1557]

I already made this twice!! LOVE IT! Thank you soooo much!

[@ChibiAlly]

I love sleeves. Do any of your videos show how to make cool sleeves for something like this? Or maybe attach the sleeves that were originally on the shirt?

[@kaitlynndare7558]

I honestly think you could braid and bead the extra slips and make cute bracelets.. You think?

[@kaitlynndare7558]

yeah, and there's plenty of cool tutorials out there.

[@abbieyang6896]

Love it!! You have inspired me to go grab all my ugly large shirts and make them all into peplum tops :)

[@TheVero9311]

YOU ARE SO CREATIVE! This is awesome possum!

[@revinadwidarma]

it looks really easy on you!

[@chelseaajoyy]

Amazing April! I'm totally doing this, great DIY! :)

[@natascharas7149]

Peplum shirts are my favorit to wear thanks for this video! 😊

[@gloks24]

I'm so gonna do this for my daughter..loooooved your idea

[@LADYLINKA]

yeeeeah! like a t-shirt into a crop top cardigan would be AWESOME, cause you could use parts from what you cut off:DDDD

[@staticplayz7377]

Genius. You're amazing and talented.

[@hrimato11]

Awesome Vid! I had boring tshirt for a 5K that I gave a little character to. Quick and easy! Super cute!

[@louisebarco-morgan1256]

My ex-boyfriend left so many shirts with me and he hasn't taken them back so I've kept them (with his permission). I wanted to give them a more feminine touch and this is perfect for me, thank you so much!

[@TeAmoBabe4674]

It turned out so cute!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Very cute! You did a great job :)

[@videoseverywhere1]

You are sooo good at this! I wish I could sew

[@coolirpa]

i used straight stitch :) but it doesnt really matter which you use. u can use zig zag and itll still look great lol.

[@CharlieGurllll]

I think this was one of my favorites

[@pervertuserofPH]

i love this tutorial! ive been wanting to sew my own peplum top

[@sarahanangela]

You are awesome! you make it look so easy~~ I am definitely going to try this!! Thank you for taking the time to teach others!

[@SMorgan716]

I love your videos! Im working on the last top now!

[@balletgirl1719]

Can you do more tutorials on how to make huge t-shirts smaller? I love this tutorial mad I can't wait to use it!

[@StarGazer3Ono]

Very Kool" So far you are my favorite DIY artist. I have many ideas so I will continue to look out for your new videos" Keep up the great work. Peace...

[@vasthysuzano]

Essa menina está de parabéns! Amei, vou fazer uma igual...

[@colleenshaw1607]

you are so creative! you have inspired me to take a chance on a quirky vintage knife pleated skirt which had an ugly pattern on the bottom and refashion it by cutting it off. however, I live in a small place and I can only sew by hand since I have no room or money for a machine. is it possible for you to show some diy w/o a sewing machine? that would help me a lot since it's been forever since I've sewn anything by hand and I really love watching your transformations, especially since I do a once a month thrift haul when my fav thrift store has everything for a dollar and i'm changing sizes due to my weight loss which means I want to not have to spend a lot on clothes until I reach my final size ( 45 lbs so far this year and went from a 3x/22 and 20 last winter to now a slightly roomy 16 and can even squeeze into a few forgiving mediums, woot!) so, if you could at least help with some fun hand sewing techniques that would be awesome!

[@roothekangaroo3637]

+colleen shaw Not specifically for this video, but in a lot of situations you can substitute sewing with fabric glue.

[@leandravandijk-vanvuuren2797]

I like it so much!! Thank you, for the great idea!