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Thursday, 28 May 2015

Palm Leaf No Sew Halter DIY

Ideas about how to recreate a t-shirt are constantly haunting me.

I have so many thoughts about t-shirt it's a little crazy.

Why do I always go back to using t-shirts?

Well, who doesn't have a t-shirt lying around,

Here is a quick way to spruce up a plain old white t-shirt.

Oh.. and I am a little obsessed with Palm leaves at the moment.

Things You Need

T-shirt* I use Hanes comfort blend Tee's

Scissors

Palm Leaf Stencil * I made mine

Tulip Color Shot Fabric Paint (LOVE)

X-acto knife

Cutting board

Trash bag

Wax paper

Four pieces of card stock or heavy paper.
Tape
Chalk or Pencil

Back

Cut your lines.

I cut the bottom hem of another shirt for the tie that goes around the neck, or you could use a ribbon.

Tie the front strips to the piece tied around the neck

Tie the back strips to the back part of the tie,

the bow in the middle.

You can bring the ties close together for a halter.

Front View

Same with the back.

Back view

Or spread them apart for just a tank top

Front

Back

Now let's cover this in beautiful Green Palm leaves for some interest.

I printed out the picture I wanted from the internet.

Using an x-acto knife I cut out the palm leaf.

I place a garbage bag down on my table then I place my shirt on top of the bag. I placed wax paper in between my shirt.

I taped 5 pieces of card stock around my picture for over spray.

I used Tulip Color Shot in Green and Neon green.

I first sprayed an even coat of Green,

Then I sprayed the neon in the center for a highlight effect

Repeat that step as many times as you want.

wait 30 minutes to 1 hour before wearing.

Let dry 24 hours before washing in cold water, hang dry.

What You Need:

Make it:
Lay the T-shirt flat. Inset the scrap paper or cardboard into the T-shirt to prevent paint bleed between the layers. Lay the stencil over the top

Follow the instructions on the Color Shot spray can to get the paint primed. Spray the paint evenly over the stencil in a well-ventilated space

Lift the stencil and move it to another part of the shirt, changing paint colors at each move. Let it dry completely. Apply paint to both sides of the shirt.

Once the shirt is dry, make two cuts through both layers of the shirt, as shown in the photo below.

Remove the two sleeve pieces, unfold the remaining fabric and try it on! (...And try it on, and try it on, and try it on...until you get the right look for you!)

Look 1, Vest:
Orient the armhole to the back and insert both arms through the hole, letting the original shoulder fabric lay across the back of the neck.

Look 2, Halter top (shown above):
Follow the instructions for the Vest, then lift the fabric at the back of the neck over your head to the front, twist it once to create a loop, and place it over your head until it sits around your neck. Adjust the folds of fabric so that the overlap lays flat.

Look 3, Wrap top:
Follow the instructions for the Vest, then gather the bottom corners and cross them so that the fabric overlaps, crossing in front of the bust. Pull the corners tight and tie them in the back or tuck them under the taut fabric.

Look 4, Crop top:
Orient the shirt so that the original shoulder fabric rests at the back of your neck, with your head inserted through the armhole. Let it hang like an untied apron. Take one of the bottom corners and thread it through the hole, from inside to outside, guiding the twist in the fabric so it's centered across your belly. Pull both corners to the back. Thread one corner through the back of the neck hole, pulling it taut (and lifting the twist of fabric in the front until it's positioned across the chest), then tie the corners in a double knot. Arrange the "sleeves" by gently pulling them down over the shoulders for a cap sleeve effect.

Sunday, 24 May 2015

Varsity Tee DIY

things you need

White Tee

Pencil and Ruler

Sketchbook/Design

Sharpie Fabric Pen

I like to design away a new design and style initial in some recoverable format. Specially when it will eventually turn into everlasting. My spouse and i utilised my personal ruler to be able to measure away the correspondence. My spouse and i googled 'varsity letters' with regard to help on drawing these types of away. While it isn't really ideal, My spouse and i quite like that hand-sketched glimpse. My spouse and i included plants to be able to my personal design and style for any womanly touch towards the game style figures.

After that it can be time for you to transfer which design through to your current golf tee. I found using a darker pencil lightly had been the ultimate way to get. Once more We used our leader for you to evaluate out there your volumes in addition to characters. We sketched the grid in addition to identified the midst of your t-shirt. Create bouquets occasionally -- some within the lettering while others gulping down out of driving.

It's really easy to use a fabric marker - the material can drag a little but the best way to go is to press very lightly and follow each line smoothly. The design is not going to be perfect - but this is what gives it an illustrated 'sketchy' look that can be seen on many t-shirts in stores (ahem, Illustrated People.)

Once you've finished drawing, whip your t-shirt inside out and give it a iron on a medium heat. This ensures the marker pen is locked in. You can then machine wash your t-shirt as normal to remove any left-over pencil marks or guidelines. Your tee will wash again and again without fading or blurring. The lines stay sharp and this is why I love Sharpie pens! I'm really tempted to add some pink to the flowers too.

things you need

Start by laying out your design - you'll get an idea of how many spikes you want to use and how many jump rings you'll need. Choose the length of chain by measuring it around your wrist.