The mini dress can be as short as you’d like, of course! Just make sure the shirt is long enough to cover your upper thighs so you can wear the dress in public. Don’t worry if the shirt is baggy on you—you’ll be adjusting the fit to your liking.
The end result will be a sleeveless mini dress. If you want your dress to have sleeves, leave the T-shirt sleeves instead of cutting them off.
Continue working in 3–4 in (7. 6–10. 2 cm) sections until you reach the armpit hole. Repeat the process for the other side seam until both seams are glued.
Be sure to cut through both shirt layers as you’re making horizontal cuts. To create an hourglass or body-con dress shape, start with 3 in (7. 6 cm) horizontal cuts under the armpit and move to 2 in (5. 1 cm) cuts as you get closer to the bottom hem.
If you kept the shirt sleeves instead of cutting them off, skip this step. Give the hot glue about 5 minutes to dry and fully set.
Leave the neckline edges raw, or glue them back 1⁄2 in (1. 3 cm) like you did with the sleeves for a cleaner edge. Cinch the dress around your waist with a cute belt for a more fitted look. To style your T-shirt dress, add a few eye-catching accessories. Then, pair the dress with simple shoes like ballet flats, sandals, or flip-flops.
If you’re worried about the fabric coming untied, safety pin the material together on the underside of the dress (so the pin doesn’t show). Use a length of cloth or fabric that’s about 6. 5 feet (2. 0 m) long. A tablecloth, bed sheet, or even a curtain could work for this!
For something super eye-catching and summery, try belting an oversized Hawaiian button-down. Pair it with matching sandals and oversized sunglasses. You’re ready to hit the beach!
