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How to Make a Surplice or Cross-over Bust Tank Top – DIY Fashion Tutorial

This little twist on a tube top is the perfect way to revamp a big t-shirt.

dress by SmarmyClothes.com

Difficulty:

Step 1

Start out with your large-ish tee.

Mark like so.

The larger piece should have a top measurement to match under your bust. Grab a tape measure and measure right under

This is a tube top style top with a contoured bust section that makes a little more form fitting than a plain old tube top.

contour bust top by SmarmyClothes.com

At the end of the tutorial, there’s a variation for a ruffle bust, which looks like this:

ruffle bust dress by