SUNS-OUT-GUNS-OUT MUSCLE TEE |CULTURE|

It’s hot! Summer-ize your tee by following these easy step-by-step instructions master pattern maker Heather Danila put together.

 DIY Men’s Summer Tank

1. Pin Shoulder Seams Together

• One at neckline and one at the end close to sleeve cap
• Pull one sleeve into the other sleeve
• Note: You will have to smooth out fabric and pin, actual stitch lines may not match up perfectly

2. Pin Side Seams Together

• One at the under arm and one at the body hem
• Note: You will have to smooth out fabric and pin, actual stitch lines may not match up perfectly

3. Marking Cut Line for the Front Armhole

• Guide 1: Pin 1” away from sleeve towards neckline
• Guide 2: Find midpoint of armhole and measure 1 ¼” away from sleeve towards neckline
• Create curve to underarm about ¼” below actual stitch line

4. Marking Cut Line for the Back Armhole

• Guide 1: Pin 1” away from sleeve towards neckline
• Guide 2: Find midpoint of armhole and measure 3/4”away from sleeve towards neckline
• Create curve to underarm about ¼” below actual stitch line
• Note: The back armhole will be slightly straighter than the front

5. Cut! 

• Cut about 1/8” from pins giving the pins some space
• You’ll need this space to clean up any jagged edges after laying flat

6. Cutting Armhole

• Make sure that you’re only cutting one side at a time 
• Start at sleeve underarm working your way towards the front neckline (*if you’re left handed cut the opposite way towards the back)