Well, which of us, dear ladies, does not have a couple of new, high-quality, but completely nondescript T-shirts? Yes, they are comfortable and wearable, but you can only wear them at home or in the country. They look very boring.
But don’t rush to the store and buy something new, fashionable and interesting. You can always decorate a white T-shirt or any other plain color yourself.
Collars
Photo: J. Crew, Macy's
Removable or sewn on, it doesn't really matter. The main thing is that they magically transform the appearance of an ordinary T-shirt, turning it into an elegant top.
Whatever collar you choose, decide on the style, because your T-shirt acts as a blank canvas on which you can create absolutely any mood.
The Peter Pan collar looks touching and cute, but at the same time quite restrained.
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Decorating a T-shirt with a turn-down collar
A lace collar, which, by the way, is very easy to make from an ordinary napkin, gives a retro touch and will certainly appeal to lovers of romantic style.
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DIY lace doily collar
Plus, don't forget about the luxurious beaded collars that instantly create a festive mood.
DIY embroidered collar
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DIY decorating ideas
The design depends on individual taste preferences and creativity. Experienced needlewomen create real works of art from T-shirts; beginners sometimes need to make just a few cuts with scissors, and a completely new model will appear. In both cases, you can add a stylish item to your wardrobe. A suitable T-shirt design is selected in accordance with the lifestyle and interests of the fashionista. The following elements are most in demand:
- Beads, stones, sequins. Lovers of Arabic themes will love it.
- Ribbons, fringe, embroidery, appliqués. Relevant for fans of the hippie style.
- Rhinestones, multi-colored inscriptions, stars, hearts, cuts. Glamorous fashionistas will love it.
- Lace inserts, flounces, ruffles. They help make the modest style of T-shirts more interesting and romantic.
- Metal fittings, patches, buttons, located chaotically. They give the images a deliberate negligence.
The use of special fabric paints allows you to change the color of T-shirts, apply an original print (locally or over the entire area), making the clothes brighter and more stylish. Craftswomen who know how to sew will be able to change the cut and completely transform the appearance of the product. The decor of T-shirts should be simple and light, which will emphasize the sophistication and style of the image.
It is not recommended to decorate a T-shirt with elements with sharp edges. Because of them, the fabric will quickly become unusable.
Application
Photo: Topshop, John Lewis
This method of decoration provides a lot of space for imagination! Children will especially appreciate this option, because with the help of appliqués you can make an ordinary T-shirt truly colorful and fun.
How to make applique on fabric
You can appreciate hot-melt appliques, since this method will easily help you turn absolutely any fabric with a pattern you like into an applique.
Photo: blog.colettehq.com
How to make a hot melt applique from fabric
Also be sure to pay attention to the leather appliqués.
Photo: Pinterest
DIY leather applique
Ways to Decorate T-Shirts
Method 1
Scissors and nothing else. If the T-shirt is made from fabric with non-fraying edges, you can safely create a design on it by cutting it out. To do this, you need to apply a design on the wrong side, and then carefully cut out some of its details.
We do roughly the same thing when we decorate window glass for the New Year, but we use white paper for this. After we put on the T-shirt, the naked body will serve as a background against which the design will become noticeable.
Method 2
Scissors and lace. The beginning of creating a decoration is the same as in method 1: the design is cut out. But now you need to sew lace on the wrong side. From the front it will shine through the cut holes and create a unique pattern.
The color of the lace can be contrasting with the color of the T-shirt or, on the contrary, differ only by a couple of tones.
Method 3
Flowers. Flowers on fabric can be created in different ways: drawn using batik technique, embroidered with floss, beads, beads or satin ribbons, or made with fabric applique. For appliqué, it is better to use non-flowing fabrics, such as tulle or felt.
Tulle is an airy fabric. To obtain a poppy flower, you need to cut out several circles of different diameters, place them one on top of the other in a pyramid manner and fasten them in the middle with a stapler or a decorative pin with a head in the shape of a bee or ladybug.
Individual details of flowers can be emphasized with the same beads or beads. This creative process will appeal not only to adults, but also to children.
Method 4
Beads and rhinestones. They will help you decorate a T-shirt with your own hands, cheaply and cheerfully. Decorations can be placed randomly or in a specific order on the fabric. You can sew beads and beads more often at the top of the T-shirt, and increase the distance between them towards the bottom.
Instead of beads, you can take ready-made rhinestones, which are not sewn on, but glued with an iron.
Method 5
Drawing on fabric. There are special paints for painting on fabrics that do not wash off after washing. It is not recommended to paint the entire surface of the T-shirt with them. It is better to do this in a small area, especially for a beginning artist.
First, you need to train your hand to make a larger-scale drawing. Secondly, it’s faster to paint on a small area. You need to draw the same way as on paper: first the contours of the drawing with a simple pencil or soap, then coloring with paints.
Children's T-shirts can be decorated with plot pictures or frames from cartoons, if you have the ability to draw. Well, abstract images or ornaments are also suitable for adults.
Method 6
Paints and stencil. Everything is almost the same as in the previous method, only you don’t have to do the drawing yourself. Take the stencil you like and apply paint.
You can make gradient transitions from one shade to another or take only monochrome colors: gray, black, white. If you wish, you can make a stencil of the desired size yourself.
Method 7
Bows. With their help you can turn a simple T-shirt into a work of art. We are not talking about bows prepared in advance from a different fabric. It is enough to make several parallel cuts at a distance of 10-15 cm on the back of the T-shirt and intercept them in the middle with threads like a bow.
You will get diamond-shaped holes that look very impressive.
You can experiment with cuts and bows and create a different design using them. You can use contrasting fabric to intercept the bows.
Method 8
Chains. All kinds of decorative chains are sold in jewelry departments. Braid in the form of chains like on epaulettes is also suitable. They can be sewn in the form of a necklace under the neck of a T-shirt, or they can cover a deep neckline on the back, sew them onto the sleeve from the shoulder, or make a design on the front.
The imagination here is limitless. It is only important not to combine chains with other accessories, as they look good as an independent decor.
Method 9
Crochet. The well-known “iris” is suitable as a thread. They are light and thin and are perfect for knitting flowers or spirals.
Such decoration should not be too voluminous so that the T-shirt does not lose its shape.
Method 10
Frill flower. If you take a second identical T-shirt, cut it into equal strips and make a frill out of them, and then sew this frill in a circle, starting from the middle and moving in a spiral, you will get a very beautiful flower half a T-shirt.
It will resemble a frill, but it does not have to be placed in the center. It will look no less impressive if placed asymmetrically on one shoulder.
So, we have suggested just a few ways to decorate a T-shirt. And any of them is capable of creating a real miracle with a simple product. The main thing is to put in a little effort and let your imagination run wild.
Embroidery
One of the most versatile ways to decorate anything, any way!
Artistic colored satin stitch: basic stitches
Pocket embroideries, such as bouquets of flowers or (for advanced embroiderers!) animals, are very popular, so if you have a T-shirt with a pocket, it's worth a try.
Photo: Sara Barnes, Hiroko Kubota
In general, embroidery can be placed anywhere: on the chest, on the back, on the shoulders, on the neckline, and it will look great everywhere.
Photo: HandyshopStore, Tessa Perlow
Sequins
Photo: pinterest, Esprit
An ideal way to transform an ordinary T-shirt into a festive version, because sequins always look elegant!
DIY sequin decor
Using sequins you can create entire designs. By the way, if your T-shirt already has a print, you can embroider it as a template.
Photo: Pinterest
If highly artistic paintings aren't your thing yet, try a pre-made sequined fabric to replace the sleeves!
We decorate a regular T-shirt with sequins
How to remove an image from fabric
Over time, even the highest quality applications lose their presentation. If the item of clothing is still in good condition, then you can remove the pattern from the fabric. Again using an iron. Prepare an ironing board, several sheets of white paper and a napkin for the procedure. Next, proceed in three steps.
- Preparation. Place the product on the ironing board so that the sticker is in the center of the work surface. Place two sheets of clean white paper under it, and another sheet on the front side.
- Treatment. Iron the gluing area well to warm up the sticker. Repeat the procedure until it begins to stick to the paper.
- Department. Now carefully remove the applique from the clothing.
If the item is made of white cotton, then excessive ironing may cause the fabric to turn slightly yellow. In this case, remove the sticker by heating it with a stream of hot air from a hair dryer.
If the application was applied using thermal printing, it can be removed with alcohol. Soak a tight gauze swab in it and remove the pattern with light swiping movements. The same alcohol or acetone can be used to erase a drawing made using a special marker or paint. It is even easier to peel off the rubber thermal sticker. Cover it on both sides with four layers of gauze, then go over it with a hot iron.
Prints and designs
They can be easily done with your own hands, so don't worry if you don't know how to draw, because this skill is not always critical.
For example, with our step-by-step instructions, everyone can try themselves as an art designer - decorate an ordinary white T-shirt with a plant print with their own hands.
How to print on a children's T-shirt
A watercolor print will look impressive and unusual.
Photo: www.brit.co
4 DIY beach accessories with watercolor print
In addition, you can make stamps and decorate not only a T-shirt, but anything else you want, because these stamps are reusable and very easy to use.
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DIY fruit prints
Video instructions for applying thermal stickers
Doing something for the first time is always difficult and scary, but when applying a thermal transfer pattern to a thing, you don’t have to worry:
- if the fabric is covered, it is almost impossible to ruin it with an iron;
- if scorch marks or shiny areas do appear, then you can soak the item for a day or pour cold water in a basin overnight, all traces should disappear;
- if the picture is not imprinted into the fabric, then you can always increase the exposure time to high temperature;
- if during wearing the edges begin to peel off, then use a hot iron again;
- if the picture has deteriorated, then a new one can be applied on top, but larger in size and with a denser, overlapping base.
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Notches and perforations
Photo: Forever21, Urban Outfitters
Arm yourself with scissors and cast aside doubts: such a T-shirt will not require additional processing or sewing skills.
DIY perforation on clothes
Not everyone will like this trend, but if you love the grunge style, a T-shirt like this will fit perfectly into it.
