DIY Anthropologie-Inspired Photo Transfer Polaroid Shirt with Mod Podge It's no secret on this blog that I am a huge fan of good old Mod Podge, so when I got the chance to review some of Plaid's new products in the Mod Podge line, I was really excited. Those Mod Podge scientists have been concocting some really cool new formulas. :) Some of the new ones: There's now Outdoor Mod Podge, Antique Mod Podge, "Dimensional Magic" Mod Podge that behaves a lot like resin for jewelry-making, Hard Coat Mod Podge, Super Gloss Mod Podge, and so many more. For this project, I used the incredible Photo Transfer Mod Podge, and I was seriously blown away by the results. Here is my inspiration: My version: I bought my shirt at Goodwill, and I chose to go with a chambray shirt instead of a white one because white shirts tend to be short-lived in my closet. ;) -Shirt -Photo Transfer Mod Podge -Fabric Mod Podge (Optional. First you need to cut out the photo and lay your shirt out flat. Then you need to lay the image in place flat on your shirt. And now to the magic part. And voila!
Book Nerd | Dreamy Colours Book Nerd Olá! Primeiro quero dizer que estou oficialmente de férias! Há uma hora atrás tive o meu último exame Não correu muito bem mas tou de férias não interessa! Bem ao ler alguns dos meus posts podem ter reparado que adoro ler! Era uma antiga t-shirt que nunca usada e tingi-a com lixívia. Para ser sincera não estava muito preocupada em ficar com defeitos por isso apenas cortei o papel e pus onde queria que as letras ficassem, não usei nenhuma fita cola ou papel de contacto xD A minha mistura foi 1 parte de lixívia para 2 partes de água. Acho que vou fazer mais destas t-shirts com outras palavras! 11 Responses to “Book Nerd” Malu Dini (Malluh) says: %A %B %e%q, %Y at %I:%M %p Caaaath! Tudo bem, menina? Não sei se você lembra de mim e tal, mas eu vou refrescar a sua memória – pelo menos um pouco. Sou a Malluh, atualmente conhecida como Malu Dini. Dou graças a você muita coisa que aprendi no photoshop *o* Eu tinha um subdominio com o seu domínio também… Enfim. Tem facebook? Beijão! Malu Dini
DIY Fashion: Painted Galaxy T-Shirt - College Fashion Galaxy print tee shirts are among my favorite trends of the past year: there is something so whimsical and retro-cool about colorful clouds and stars splashed across a tee. You can find a ton of handmade galaxy shirts, shorts, or even jeans on Etsy, but these items are usually pretty out of budget for the average college student. Want to try the trend for cheap? What you’ll need: Black t-shirtFabric PaintSponge brushesOld toothbrushPlastic plateCardboardOptional: Glitter How to: 1. To start, squirt your paints onto the plate to make a palette, then place your piece of cardboard inside your shirt to prevent the paint from bleeding through both sides. 2. 3. 4. 5. Voila! What do you think? Do you like the galaxy print trend? Posted on on September 14, 2012 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Budget Fashion, Budget-Friendly, DIY, DIY fashion, Do-it-yourself, galaxy, How To, shirt, T Shirt, Tutorial
25 DIY to Survive the (Zombie) Apocalypse | The New Home Ec By Jacinda | Way back in 2000 we had the fear of Y2K. Last year, every time I turned on the TV I heard the two words, Mayan calendar. Altoid BBQ Keep a BBQ in your pocket by making it out of an Altoid tin. Solar Powered Phone Charger Keep your phone charged while on the move. Read more from Jacinda on Prudent Baby Follow Prudent Baby on Facebook and Twitter for updates! Don’t miss the latest from The New Home Ec- Like Us on Facebook! More on the New Home Ec: Preserve First Day of School Memories App & Elmer’s Will Donate School Supplies10 Must-Haves for Your Little Camper25 Quilting Tutorials25 DIY Scarves, Wraps, Turbans and Shawls for Crazy Hair Days and Hot Summer Nights MORE ON BABBLE Flashback! About Jacinda Jacinda Jacinda Boneau is a fabric designer and founding partner of Prudent Baby, the premier DIY destination for crafty moms seeking ways to make their lives even more stylish and beautiful.
How To Make An Easy AND Versatile Shirt (For Cheap!) Wow, it's been over a year since my last clothing tutorial.. How did that happen?! Anyways.. I saw them, loved them and thought, wow.. So, I did. It was super easy, super versatile! It cost about 5.00 to make and took under an hour. I took pictures along the way, but sadly there is not much light in my little apartment. So, I have some lovely digital illustrations as well.. I hope they can help make things clearer! You will need: A sewing machine A yard or two of fabric Fabric or lace for the sash Matching thread Scissors Like I said in my first tutorial, I don't measure, but this part is pretty simple. I hold the fabric over my torso, until it reaches my sides, I add an inch or so, then cut! You will need to make two of these. It's okay if you make them a little too big, the shirt is supposed to be a bit baggy. Plus you can always take the shirt in later. The long skinny, wavy piece above is for the sash.. we'll worry about that later. Next, you are going to sew up the sides. Don't go all the way up,
the DIY: SHOE HANGERS So I've been trying to come up with a solution to my shoe problem. That problem being that I don't have my flats and sandals organized in a way where I can get to them. You see, I live in a super super tiny room and my shoes were basically shoved into boxes. It hasn't been a problem until now since the warmer weather is suddenly upon us. I had seen this tutorial on Pinterest a while back and had mixed feelings about it. While I love the idea of making your own shoe hangers, I could never figure out how I could have extra hanging space in my closet (I value that small space way too much.) I used these Drip-Dry hangers from Walmart and some pliers/wire clippers. Cut the hanger towards the ends. Using the pliers and your hands, bend the wires downward. About 1/3 of the way down, bend the wire back up. Half of the way down bend the wire again upwards. I figured out a way to use the bottom part of the hanger rather than throwing it away. Bend the wire into an "A" shape like above.
How to Make a Shirt Smaller When you buy most of your wardrobe off the clearance rack and from thrift stores, odds are that most of the stuff is not going to be in your size. ie: GiNoRmous trousers and teeny tops. :) While I haven't figured out a way to make small things larger, I do have a system for making shirts smaller. Fair warning-- this is not rocket science and I'm not one for specific measurements when it comes to sewing up thrift store finds. This makes my detail-oriented, sewist/seamstress of a mother VERY uncomfortable... but that's just how I sew. ;) Step 1: Try on your extra large shirt and figure out just how extra large it really is on you. Holding the seam of the shirt together at your side, take a ruler and measure how much you want your shirt to be taken in. Remember that number. Step 2: Take off the shirt and turn it inside out. Step 3: Sew it up! PS-- Sorry I don't have more tutorial photos. From extra-large to a good fit. :) Wearing my mint pants and my DIY Anthropologie scarf flats.
DIY: Turn a Broken Necklace Into a Chic Chain Strap Tank Top Confession: deep down I am a bit of a fashion pack rat. When it comes time to get rid of unworn wardrobe items, I usually have a tough time parting with some pieces because I never know what may come in handy later. The nude tank top in this project is a perfect example of my hoarding habits. Before I added the chain straps, this shirt hit just below my waist. And while this type of midriff-baring top might've been cool back when Britney Spears sang "Baby One More Time," I probably should have taken the tank to Goodwill a long time ago. What You Need to Make the Chain Strap Tank Top: For the necklace, I recommend using a thicker chain so that you prevent any wardrobe malfunctions. Then, you need to lay your tank top flat and snip off the tops at the shoulders. You can also add a bit of ribbon to cover where the chain meets the shirt, but this isn't necessary.
Simple Bow Tie Top I'm so happy about how this turned out. This is one of those projects that's been on my to do list forever and now that I finally got it done, I wish I had done it a long time ago. This is such a simple project. One of the easiest I've ever made. Don't have much sewing experience? Give this a go, I promise it's a piece of cake and any mistakes made are hardly noticeable because of the gather. Materials: 5/6 + yard knit & 1/3 yard silk, cotton, etc. My knit is 60" wide and my dusty pink silk (faux) is 45" wide. Your fabric doesn't have to be exactly as wide as mine, just keep in mind that if you buy a fabric that is less wide you may need to purchase more to compensate. Cut two large squares to the dimensions of 30" x 30" If you bought 5/6 yd of 60" fabric all you have to do is cut along the fold line. **Edit- 30" length gives you a long top. Make a casing at the top of each square. Sew down with a zig zag stitch (so it can stretch). Start working on your sash. Cut off extra fabric Voila.