Showing posts with label clothes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothes. Show all posts

Friday, May 23, 2014

Refashioned No Sew Bikini for Toddlers

Refashion an old t-shirt into bikini top and bottom for your little toddler. All you’ll need is an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. This project is so easy that you could put everything together in less than 10 minutes. Sewing skills are absolutely not required. Trust me; all it takes are a few cuts and knots!


Step 1: Lay t-shirt on a flat surface.


Step 2: Fold the middle part of the front and back of the shirt towards the sides, positioning the side seams at the center.


Step 3: Position scissors at the corner of the neckline and cut downwards at an angle, leaving around 3-4 inches from the bottom hem 

Step 4: From the shoulder area cut downward, using the side seams as a guide. Direct the scissors horizontally to leave about 2-3 inches from the bottom. You will end up with 3 separate pieces. The bikini top will be made from the larger center piece while rectangular piece will form the bikini bottom. Discard the third scrap of fabric.   


Step 5: Cut the back portion all the way through and unfold fabric.  


 

Step 6: Make 2 vertical cuts along upper portion of each of the “triangles” and braid to make the straps.


 
Step 7: Make a simple knot at the center.
 

Step 8: To form the bikini bottom, get the other piece of fabric that formed the back of the shirt and fold in half. Fold in half again.



Step 9: Trim off the top portion (open ends) to form a straight line.
Step 10: Measure about 1 ½ inches from the center fold and cut at an angle. Direct scissors horizontally to leave about 1 ½ inches from the open ends.



Step 11: Unfold and tie to straps together.



Tadaa!


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

DIY Knitted Sweater Makeover

 

This old, knitted top has been hidden in my closet for the longest time. I've had this since the 2001. For something that's more than a decade old, it still looks pretty good. Understandably so as I have worn it for only a couple of times!

 

Anyway, during the holidays (late post again!)I decided to add a little whimsical touch to it by sewing circular beads that form a little bow tie. I have word this top a few times already since then...I just hope it doesn't get too warm soon so I could wear it a little bit more!