Make sure you use a needle and thread that suits your fabric. For example, if you’re embroidering a pair of jeans, you’ll want thick thread and a larger needle.
You could cut a small heart stencil out of paper, using the stencil to paint hearts all over a jean jacket. As a free-style option, use different colors of fabric paint and a thin paintbrush to create a picture or design, such as a dog, flower, or piece of fruit, on a pocket of a shirt. You can also use bottled fabric paints that come in a squeezable form.
Attach a zipper to the bottom of each leg on a pair of skinny jeans to make taking them on and off easier. Insert a black or bold zipper on a flowy shirt to add some flair.
For example, cut 2 hearts out of a red velvet fabric. Sew 1 heart onto each sleeve of a jacket to create unique elbow patches. Folding over the cut or frayed edges of a patch or piece of fabric before sewing a patch onto your clothes will provide a more clean-cut look.
There are also places you can take clothes to get monogrammed by a professional. Do a quick online search to find a local monogrammer near you.
You can also create your own transfer by printing out a unique design onto transfer paper using your home printer.
If you have holes or slits in your jeans, try sewing lace onto the inside where the slits are to add some style to your outfit. Use a thread color that matches the lace.
If desired, you can fix the hem by creating a fold at the very bottom of the article of clothing and sewing it together for a more polished look.
It’s best to cut a little bit off at a time — you can always cut more if needed.
Most fringe shirts have the fringe line stopping right above your natural waistline.
When you cut the sleeves of the shirt, you’ll be creating a drop armhole tank. Once you’re finished, the front of the shirt should resemble a normal tank top and the back of the shirt will have 1 braid going down the center of your back.
Try on the shirt after you’ve cut off the collar before making additional cuts to see how the shirt is fitting on your shoulders.
Creating slits right where your knees go in a pair of jeans is a popular choice.
For example, trace a symbol like a star or heart onto the back of your shirt. Cut out the star using scissors and then replace the shirt material you just removed with lace. Choosing a lace that’s a different color than the shirt will help the lace pop. Choose a shirt made of fabric that will hold together when cut into, such as cotton, flannel, or linen.
For the arms, cut off the sleeves to create a sleeveless shirt and then use lace to create wider arm holes, if desired. If you’d rather the sides not be transparent, you can use a different type of material that goes with the shirt, such as flannel, cotton, or fleece. This process should work with most fabrics, but you may need to fold over and sew fabrics that fray easily.
Make sure you space the lines evenly beforehand. Using a pencil to sketch out the lines before cutting is a good idea. To make sure the lace or ribbons stay in place, you can sew a few stitches into each section.
How long you let the bleach sit on the clothing will depend on the color of the shirt and how bright you want your design. Read the bleach instructions to get a more accurate idea of how long you should wait. Place a piece of paper or cardboard in the middle of the article of clothing to keep the bleach from bleeding through to the other side. It’ll be harder to see a bleach design on a light color such as yellow, pink, or a pastel color, meaning you’ll need to leave the bleach on longer than you would a dark color such as navy or black. Check your piece of clothing while it’s bleaching to see if it’s light enough.
Splatter the bleach on a surface covered with plastic to ensure you don’t get bleach on any furniture or other items. You can also splatter the bleach outside.
Purchase a tie dye kit for complete instructions, as well as all the materials you’ll need to complete the tie dyeing. You can also purchase tie dye from a grocery store, picking which colors you want and reading the instructions to see how long to leave the dye on the clothing.
