Rib Cage T-Shirt

A few strategic cuts transform a simple white T-shirt into a skeleton-inspired Halloween costume. Complete the look with spook-tacular Exposed-Bone Jeans.
The Martha Stewart Show, October 2010

 

A few strategic cuts transform a simple white T-shirt into a skeleton-inspired Halloween costume. Complete the look with spook-tacular Exposed-Bone Jeans.

Tools and Materials

  • Front rib cage and back rib cage templates
  • Scissors or craft knife
  • Tape
  • White T-shirt
  • Cutting mat
  • Repositionable adhesive spray
  • Small (18 mm) rotary cutter
  • Fabric scissors
  • Black T-shirt

Rib Cage T-Shirt How-To
1. Print front and back rib cage templates. Trim first page on solid line and match to dotted line on second page; tape together.

2. Pinch front of white T-shirt at center of neck and pull forward, lining up sleeve and side seams, to create a fold down center front of shirt. Lay T-shirt flat on a cutting mat with this fold to the right.

3. Spray repositionable adhesive on back of front rib cage template. Place on folded front side of T-shirt, lining up vertical line with fold.

4. Cut horizontal rib lines with a small rotary cutter. Leaving T-shirt flat, cut curved areas with fabric scissors.
Tip: Swivel cutting mat rather than T-shirt to keep shirt flat.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create ribs on the back of the T-shirt, using the back rib template and lining up vertical line with back fold.

6. Peel off templates. Unfold T-shirt and wear over a black shirt.

 

Reviews (2)

  • mahjongger
    27 Oct, 2012

    Using your great templates and a Black Laundry Marking Pen applied the ribcage designs to both the front & back of a white t-shirt. Came great! Thanks!

  • Georgerocks
    9 Sep, 2012

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