General Tips and Tricks for T-shirt Weaving

• It is a good idea to practice on one or two cheap shirts with no sentimental value before you start cutting up shirts you really care about.
• Sketching out what you're planning to do to a shirt before you start cutting it can save you a lot of frustration and from having a pile of rags when you're done.
• If you need to brush up on techniques or inspiration on t-shirt weaving, there are resources all over the internet. Just key in search terms like 't-shirt braiding' or 't-shirt weaving'.
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Some of my best shirts have pulled together in new and exciting ways because I made an accidental cut.
• Mixing and matching techniques can give a shirt a one-of-a-kind look, just be careful not to overwork a shirt to the point that it loses its charm.
• As a general rule, the wider the strips/slits you cut, the more revealing the shirt will become.
• Cutting strips to weave is much easier when you fold the fabric in half.
• Strips become easier to work with and more finished looking when you stretch them out. Simply hold them at the edges where they connect to the shirt while you stretch them to prevent ripping.
• Consider cutting more narrow strips on stretchier fabrics, big strips will droop excessively.
• Beware of cutting strips on a seam because this can create a knot-like irregularity. The problem is can be remedied by cutting the seam and tying a knot and doing the same in the middle of the rest of the strips.
• If a shirt doesn't fit, there are plenty of resizing options, particularly stylish is the diamond weave techinque.
• Always have fun. Share shirt cutting with friends or listen to some music.

Happy cutting!