DIY No Sew, One Shoulder Shirt. A very nice t-shirt recycling from wobisobi.blogspot.com Men's Tee- Shirt* I used a Extra large men's Tee-shirt.ScissorsChalk How to determine the size tee-shirt you need Large men's tee-shirt for a small build Extra large men's tee-shirt for a medium build XXL men's tee- shirt for a large build first make a diagonal cut from under one arm to the top collar,and cut off the other sleeve This is how I measured for me. Just measure across the front of your body. 13 inches from the top shoulder I am 18in across right under the breast. 16 inches, about 3 inches lower- almost to my waist 15 inches at the waist back to 18 inches at the hips. cut in to your marks. I cut off a small piece as shown in the picture... it just fell better on my arm. also cut your shirt up the side to open it up so that you can tie the strips you cut.
Now tie your shirt you can adjust it however you like, tighter or more loose. the second tie from the top, you want to tie a small knot at the end.. THE SUN WAS HIGH: DIY // Galaxy Jeans. I don't want to enter in a "I liked galaxies before it was cool to like them" monologue, but I've always been obsessed with outer space! My brother and I used to visit the local library and borrow tons of books about galaxies, spaceships and planets. The obsession stuck and now, even my design portfolio is filled with space-inspired pieces. There is something so fascinating and mysterious about coloured clouds, planets and stars...
Galaxy print clothes have gained phenomenal popularity over the last three years, but oddly enough, they never made it to the racks of affordable chain stores. You'll need: - A pair of black jeans. . - A spray bottle filled with two parts bleach (javel) and one part cold water - Some acrylic paints. . - An old toothbrush - A sponge - Little containers/plates to mix the paint WARNING: As you can see, the pictures show both sides of the jeans. HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR DIY JEANS: As long as you are careful while washing them, the paint should not come off. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Forge: {she made it} jersey weave sweatshirt. Did you all have a good weekend? We pretty much got snowed in so during nap time I thought i'd scratch this little diy off my to-do list...
This was the inspiration for this diy. i've had it pinned on pinterest for an eternity. so when I came across $3 sweatshirts at wal-mart the other day i felt like it was just meant to be. i resisted grabbing more than two (i am so bad when it comes to good deals) brought them home and gave them both a good wash and dry. the other one is white and i already have something in mind for it... like it?
Would love it if you pinned it :) For more fashion DIY posts simply click HERE. Crafterhours: Tee to Tank: A Tutorial by Jen from Upcycled Education. This is one of my favorite t-shirt refashions of all time. For a number of reasons. First, let me tell you that this t-shirt to tank refashion wasn’t my idea. Jen posted this on her facebook page and I jumped at the chance to have a crafty morning with her and watch her make it. Jen blogs at Upcycled Education– a blog I recommend you peruse, especially if you’re an educator– formally or informally.
She’s full of good ideas and fun finds and her enthusiasm is catchy. Second, it is soooo quick and easy that it takes less than half an hour. Third, it uses tees you probably already have a million of and don’t enjoy the fit of but have a hard time discarding. Fourth, this t-shirt to tank only requires a tee, scissors and thread. So my girls and I spent a lovely morning yesterday with Jen and her daughter. Are you ready to see? One of Jen’s tips for this project is that you can use a tee that already fits well. In step 1 you’re making five cuts. Steps 2, 3 and 4 are pretty straightforward. DIY Sharpie Tie Die. I love this Sharpie tie die DIY from The Art Girl Jackie blog! She did it with her adorable daughter and I think it’s a fun inspiration for this Spring and upcoming music festival season.
Use this technique to spruce up your ratty t-shirts or maybe a pair of of cut off shorts. For another idea, check out how to spruce up your clothes with DIY leopard print here! What You Need: Pre-washed white or light colored t-shirtRubbing AlcoholLiquid dropper or medicine dropperSmall plastic cup(s)Rubber bandsVariety of colored Sharpies Do It! Choose a spot to start and put your cup in right side up and secure a rubber band around the cup rim holding the shirt tightly in place.Pick your colors and create a small design in the center of the stretched circle. Photos and DIY via The Art Girl Jackie. Rookie & RIT Dye Tutorial.
It happens to me every year. The second spring hits, I’m standing in front of my closet going, I am so sick of all my clothes, if I see that shirt again I’ll throw up, but I don’t have any money for new stuff, I’M SO TIRED OF EVERYTHING I OWN. You know that feeling? Let’s kill it with instant-wardrobe-transformer (aka RIT dye). RIT is a brand of clothing dye that’s been around since the 1930s. It turns drab-colored clothes and accessories into bright works of art, and I am obsessed with it. You can go from these: to these! And it’s not even hard. Now, there are other kinds of clothing dye out there, but I chose RIT because it’s got simple instructions on the back of the package, it costs about $3 per box, and you can find it almost everywhere in the U.S. I’m gonna show you how to do a basic stovetop dye job. But! OK! You will need: So now that we have our materials, let’s dye this elegant-yet-boring purse I found at a garage sale for a dollar!
Step One: Fill your pot ¾ full with water. Large T-Shirt to Fitted Tee Tutorial | a.steeds.life - StumbleUpon. I have these two t-shirts that I love. They're soft, comfortable, and have good worn (and sentimental) designs on them. But, I never wear them for anything other than around the house because they are large men's t-shirts and look completely shapeless on me. Then I found this great tutorial on YouTube for how to make a big t-shirt a fitted shirt! - T-Shirt Surgery: How to Make a Shirt Fit So, while I was staying with my mom at her camper this summer (she lives & travels in an RV), I asked her to help me try it out. So yes...we broke out the sewing machine next to the campfire.
First, a before & after look at the t-shirt we did. So, here's how it's done. Start with a t-shirt you love that's just too big Turn the shirt inside out and lay a shirt that DOES fit you on top of it, lining up the collars so that you can be sure it is centered over your large t-shirt. Thanks to brianagayle for the video tutorial & tips! No time to make your own? DIY Leopard Print Cut-off Shorts. How great are these shorts!? Also, so DIYable! I did a similar DIY before using acrylic paint here!
I found these mustard beauties during one of my mad pinning rampages – Pinterest is so addictive, I posted about it before here, and you can follow my boards here. I want to wear these shorts this Spring, paired with a soft white tee and black boots! All you need to DO IT is: 1) A pair of denim cut-off shorts from the thrift store. 2) Dye them a mustard yellow color with fabric dye or just leave them as is. 3) Paint on leopard spots sporadically using fabric paint or markers in black and dark tan. Hmm, in case you’re unsure how to hand-paint leopard spots, I created this How-to Draw Leopard Spots Diagram… Use this diagram to paint leopard spots on whatever you want! Photos via the-vine.tumblr and mrkate.com. DIY Flannel Infinity Scarf - brittanyMakes. Make Your Own Glitter Flats & We are not Martha - StumbleUpon.
In case you haven’t noticed in the past almost 3 years (!!) WANM has been in existence, I am not a crafty person. Nope, I leave the crafts to Chels and I stick to the kitchen (where disasters can easily be shoved down the garbage disposal!). It’s not that I don’t want to get into crafts; I’ve just never been good at them. I like following recipes. But still.
It started with these: The Kate Spade Nell Glitter Flats. The Gap Glitter Ballet Flats. And then, the other day, I was watching the Today Show and they had a whole segment on DIY glittering. I was immediately super excited, but Chris was a bit skeptical when I told him. So, I did a little research and found quite a few bloggers who had the same idea for DIY glitter shoes. DIY Glitter Flats: • Mod Podge (about 2 ounces)• Glitter (any color, about 2 ounces)• Foam Brush • Clear Glaze Spray ( a few sprays)• Pair of plain flats (and color will do) All together, I spent about $32 on supplies. Start by mixing the Mod Podge with the glitter. Geeky DIY Women Shoes. DIY your own Killer Comic Book High Heels by “My Polite Indignation Knows No Bounds” will cost you around £15 and you will spend around Eight hours per shoe. Requirements: Vinyl Shoes Mod Podge (Buy from Amazon US | UK ) Comics (Buy from Amazon US | UK ) Buy Mod Podge to glue the comic from Amazon US | UK.