So earlier this year, much before I became a blogger, I was prepping for a Dondisko/Mathematikal party. I had really wanted to wear a Fat Gold t-shirt, but still look girly at the same time. So I took matters into my own hands, and cut off the neck to make an off-the-shoulder ‘Flashdance’ kinda top. Really nothing special, but my effort was, surprisingly, much appreciated.
Fast forward to last week and I wanted to take another stab at customizing a T-shirt, I’m definitely no pro, but this was the result!
Things I used:
T-shirt, Card, Lace, Chalk, 2 different coloured threads, pins, scissors.
First, according to the style of the back of the design you are aiming for sketch an appropriate shape on the card. Then set your lace over the card, pin it down, and carefully cut around the sketch.
Next, get a top similar to the shape you want to create, and trace the shape onto the t shirt. Cut the top out. Cut the section on the back which you want to replace with lace. Once all this is done, it’s sewing time! I didn’t have a sewing machine, so it came pretty amateur for me, but if you know how to use one, I definitely recommend it! Sew the Lace to back of the t-shirt. Try it on. Admire your skillz.
I wore it to last Saturday’s Boat Party, and it was a big hit!
Useful information? I think not!
More top customizations to come in the future? Maybe.
Much love,
Clare.
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