This season we've been loving demin mixed with lace! We decided to give this trend a try with a cute DIY top! Here's how...
1. Supplies: Denim or chambray button up shirt, lace, scissors, sewing machine, sewing pins. 2. First, cut out the back of the shirt. You'll want to leave about 1/2 inch from the seam so that you can stitch the lace directly on the seam line. 3. Next, using the back of the shirt as a pattern, cut out a new back in lace. 4. Next, turn the shirt inside out, pin the lace where the original back was, and sew into place. Because you left a 1/2 inch of fabric, you'll be able to sew it to where the seams are in the inside. 5. Once you've sewn it in place, hem the bottom of the lace. 6. All done! The stitching shouldn't be showing and will line up with the original seam! *Tip: go slow and sew/pin each turn one at a time. This helps to keep the lines crisp!
Do you think you'll try this project? It's a great project for beginner sewing skills! xo. elsie + emma
Holy moly BRILLIANT! I love this DIY!
Thanks for sharing, Em!
♥
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | May 17, 2012 at 03:51 AM
amazing project, I love it!!
Posted by: Ester | May 17, 2012 at 03:55 AM
I liked that a lot more than I expected I would - I think it would look really good with crochet lace. :)
Posted by: Tor | May 17, 2012 at 03:58 AM
That is such a super cute diy for summer!!!
Posted by: Britney | May 17, 2012 at 04:04 AM
Great tutorial! I tried something similar to this, but it was with a regular tshirt.
TJ
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Posted by: TJ | May 17, 2012 at 04:08 AM
Wow it looks great, I really would like to try it, first I have to find some lace!
Posted by: Karolina | May 17, 2012 at 04:16 AM
There's something about denim and lace that just looks good together....
Posted by: Kristin | May 17, 2012 at 04:27 AM
Such a COOOOOOL idea! Thanks for sharing, will definitely do!
Posted by: Sophia | May 17, 2012 at 04:31 AM
really really beautiful!
I love your blog :)
Posted by: Jo | May 17, 2012 at 04:33 AM
This is so gorgeous! It looks amazing on Emma!
x
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Posted by: Jo - Lost in the Haze | May 17, 2012 at 04:41 AM
this is soo beautiful. i will definitely try this diy!
:)
Posted by: Pauline | May 17, 2012 at 04:46 AM
It's so great the fact that you can't see the back even though the lace is a see-through garment generally. It's sexy but cute too!
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Posted by: call me debbie | May 17, 2012 at 04:48 AM
Oh, I love it :) nice idea !! I will try it by myself and let u know, if my one is so beautiful :)
Beautiful blog with beautiful pictures and creative ideas :) many inspirations :)
love from Sweden,
Domi
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Posted by: Dominique Schrader | May 17, 2012 at 04:48 AM
Yay, cool idea! I just bought your DIY Dress Up course and love it so much- going to add this onto the project list :) Thank you!
Posted by: Mary | May 17, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Love, love, love it!!
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Posted by: Tabetha | May 17, 2012 at 05:42 AM
I saw similar shirt in a shop. So that's a great tutorial :-)
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Posted by: Sztukastudiowania | May 17, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Fabulous diy!
Lovely Idea
Posted by: nicole | May 17, 2012 at 05:46 AM
Wonderful DIY! XX
Posted by: yonosoyunaitgirl | May 17, 2012 at 05:48 AM
Awesome idea!
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | May 17, 2012 at 06:01 AM
This is lovely - It would look cool with black denim and either black or coral lace too.
Thanks!
Sarah
www.acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk
Posted by: Sarah | May 17, 2012 at 06:06 AM