inspiration: J.Crew sequin rows silk tee in 2 colors $118
project time: 45 mins. per top
skill level: a confident beginner
project budget: $6-7 per top
you’ll need:
3/4 yard of silk/satin fabric (hobby lobby $2.99 per yard)
2 spools of sequin trim for the brown top (1.99 each)
1 spool of sequin trim for the cream top (4.99)
scissors
matching thread
liquid stitch
fray check
(you can’t even tell i photoshopped this photo huh? man, i impress myself with my mad photoshop skills!)
directions:
1. cut the fabric. i didn’t use a pattern, i just traced it while looking at my inspiration.
*you’ll need to keep in mind that the fabric doesn’t stretch. at all. so make sure it’s wide enough.
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4. use fray check on the seam of the sleeves. when it’s dry, cut a tiny bit of the fabric around the whole sleeves so it gives a clean, finished edge.
5. put liquid stitch on the shirt horizontally. then put the sequin trim on top of it and press. cut off the excess trim.
6. keep continuing. for the cream top i used 6 rows of sequins and for the brown, 8 rows of sequin trim.
viola! and you’re done my dear!
after:
i saved over $110!
This is adorable! I have the perfect fabric for this too, so glad I saw this post. Now I just need to remember this by the time I get home and have time to create something.
By the way, you have the cutest family ever!
woww..u r jus an incredibly gifted DIY genius..luv it
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love DIY on JCrew and anthropologie items.
adorable! Now if only I didn't have the post-baby tummy that should never be draped in shiny things… perhaps next year, if it's still in style, this will be the perfect project for me!
These are gorgeous! I love them! Thanks for posting- I can't wait to try it sometime!
totally gorgeous! you are the queen of the j crew knock off! hats off to you!
~selina
I do love that top from Jcrew. I might have to try your DIY. Maybe just with a less shiny satin.
Love it. Simple, stylish, and sparkly!
Such a fun idea! Love this!
I love this! going to make it soon.
GOOD JOB! just leaving you a comment so that I know that you know that I checked my blog!
Those are SO pretty! I had no idea they carried silk fabrics at Hobby Lobby! I haven't been there in years, tho. And the price! Wow!
I'll have to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial.
Wow, those are gorgeous! You have me looking at sequined trim totally different now!
wow! great job! I loved your lace top as well!
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-Dana