Oh, and before you think this is not an easy task, you are wrong. DIY (do it yourself) projects can be carried out at home and without the need for great skills.
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with cuts
This type of customization is ideal for those who do not have many skills in craft projects. The ideas are usually simple and very easy to reproduce, after all, just a pair of scissors and an inspiration to transform the shirt into a new piece.
If you want to leave the customization detail on the back, this idea is perfect! Here, the basic t-shirt has checkered cutouts on the back and gives the piece a super special charm. It's even worth wearing the outfit with a strappy bra (strap bra) to give the look more style.
For feline fans, you can even include a taste for kittens in clothing; as in this t-shirt model, where the piece was transformed with cutouts on the back that form the little animal's face.
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with lace
There is no doubt that lace is a super feminine fabric, capable of transforming even a basic shirt that is forgotten in the wardrobe. And even if you don't want to give the outfit such a girly touch, it is possible to use lace and create a different style with an extra charm.
Among the ideas for customized t-shirts with lace, there is this little model. To reproduce the model, just choose a shirt, a strip of lace, and glue the strip to the central part of the shirt, respecting the shapes of the collar and hem.
If the intention is to bet on a simple customization, you can now save this idea among your favorites. Here, the lace was used to create a pocket, which was glued to the front of the garment and even gained the application of small pearls.
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with ribbons
The satin ribbons that are forgotten in the closet can now gain a new direction and be part of the transformation of custom t-shirts. And even if you don't have ribbons at home, this is a very cheap and easy accessory to buy.
To transform the t-shirt, the customization bet on the cutout of the sleeves and the collar and added a tie with satin ribbons on the back, which enhances the piece and helps to make the t-shirt more adjusted to the body.
In this DIY project, the inspiration was to transform a tank top. The idea of ββcustomization bet on a cutout of the garment on the back, and the finish was made with lace and intertwined ribbon, as if it were a bodice.
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With stones / embroidery
For a total transformation and super charming models of custom t-shirts, it is really worth including the embroidery and the stones applied to the pieces. The detail is super special and even the model that was basic can be transformed into a tidier piece and even be part of the look for a night out.
For this DIY project, the choice was to use a basic gray t-shirt and include embroidery in shades of gray and bronze. The rhinestones were applied to part of the shoulders and collar, making it a great substitute for the maxi necklace.
For those who want to adopt customized T-shirts with a little more shine, you can be inspired by this model of embroidery with golden sequins that follow the shape of the collar.
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With moorings
Pieces with ties are among the new trends, and if you still don't have any outfits with the style, one way is to adopt DIY projects with customized t-shirts to create a trendy outfit without spending almost anything.
You know that shirt your dad or your brother has? It's time to rescue it in the wardrobe and transform it into a feminine piece, as in this project where the ties were made in the clothing part, and in addition to giving the outfit charm, they also help to adjust the piece to the body.
A slightly different idea is the little knots on the shirt. The most common thing to see are the knots on the front, but if you want to be original, be inspired by this proposal and cut part of the sleeve and tie the knot. The detail looks beautiful and transforms the shirt.
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with fabrics
Those who already know the patchwork technique know that it is possible to adopt the style for customized t-shirts, but the application with fabrics can go much further and it is possible to create very different versions with the use of a new color or pattern.
The feminine and simple T-shirt was transformed and gained super delicate details. For the transformation, the idea was to use a fabric with a geometric and colorful print and to hem the sleeve and include a pocket on the shirt.
This project is ideal for girls who like the back custom t-shirts. The model was open at the back and to unite the two parts, it gained printed fabric ties.
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With studs/spikes
For those who like inspiration in rocker clothes, you can bring a little of the style to custom t-shirts with studs and spikes, as these accessories are very characteristic of the rock in roll style.
For a more delicate customization, it is worth taking inspiration from this proposal where the studs were used only as details on the shoulders and in some points distributed by the shirt. The detail was really cool, especially with the combination of the blue shirt with the golden accessories.
Another idea of ββapplying tacks to the shirt is this model, where it uses two techniques of custom t-shirts β cuts and application of studs. The model with cutouts already has a super beautiful style, and the studs were applied marking the part of the collar.
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How to customize t-shirts step by step
Step by step 1
- With scissors cut the collar of the shirt;
- Draw a heart on the shirt and use a stylus to make horizontal cuts respecting the heart design;
- Underneath the heart that was cut out, glue (use fabric glue) a fabric with a more intense color that will be showing between the cuts on the shirt.
Step by step 2
- Cut out the sleeve of a T-shirt;
- Use the sleeve as a template to cut out the lace;
- Sew the lace to the shirt as if it were the new sleeve.
Step by step 3
- Cut out the collar of the shirt, except for the front part that must remain attached to the piece;
- Decorate the collar that remained attached with tacks that can be placed with the help of small pliers or glued with fabric glue.
Step by step 4
- Take a strip of lace or other trim;
- Glue the strip to the front of the shirt, like a shirt collar;
- On the back side, the strip must be glued as if it were half of a hexagonal shape;
- Now cut out the collar of the shirt, keeping the beginning on the strip;
- Also cut out the part of the sleeves and that's it.
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Have you already chosen which DIY projects you will adopt to make custom t-shirts and create new pieces for the wardrobe? Tell me here in the comments, which transformation is your favorite style.
