Collar problem fixed!

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Sorry I don't have any pix to show how I did it but I think I can explain it pretty well.

1) Turn shirt inside out to see if you have a "line" of fabric that runs from shoulder to around the back of the collar and over to the other shoulder.

2) Very carefully use a ripper to take this fabric line off from shoulder to shoulder. This fabric line is sewn on both sides so you will have to rip each side.
Note: be careful not to rip into main seam as the shirt will fall apart from shoulder to shoulder.

3) Cut ends of fabric from each shoulder and, voila! You now have a perfect binding to run around the raw collar if you like!

4) Then carefully start ripping the collar seam off. If you're lucky you may find the "magic thread" that takes the whole collar off for you!

5) You may have to reinforce the shoulder seams near the collar area so they don't unravel and if you like cut the sleeves and hem(save this stuff and the collar for other projects)but that's it! A perfect 80's cut t-shirt!