Project

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.

Source: The Martha Stewart Show, October 2010

materials

Front rib cage template

Back ribcage template

Scissors or craft knife

Tape

White T-shirt

Cutting mat

Repositionable adhesive spray

Small (18 mm) rotary cutter

Fabric scissors

Black T-shirt

Scissors or craft knife

steps

Print front and back rib cage templates. Trim first page on solid line and match to dotted line on second page; tape together.
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.
Spray repositionable adhesive on back of front rib cage template. Place on folded front side of T-shirt, lining up vertical line with fold.
Cut horizontal rib lines with a small rotary cutter. Leaving T-shirt flat, cut curved areas with fabric scissors.
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.
Peel off templates. Unfold T-shirt and wear over a black shirt.