Thursday, April 28, 2011

DIY Ann Taylor Shirt






One day, I was shopping online and came across this shirt from Ann Taylor Loft. It retailed for $30, which led me to the challenge to create it for less.

Since the pink stripes were dyed, I knew I could use Tulip One-Step Dye and get the same look. It's really easy to make, and it only took me 10 minutes.





Supplies
-White t-shirt
-Tulip One-Step Dye (Fuchsia)
-Sponge Brush
-Plastic Cup





Step 1- Soak the shirt in water and wring it out well. You want to make sure it's damp and not soaking wet.

Step 2- Lay the shirt flat

Step 3- Fill your dye bottle with water, shake and pour into plastic cup

Step 4- Dip sponge brush into dye and draw a line across the shirt. Make sure to leave a lot of white space in between, since the dye will bleed.





Step 5- Let your shirt dry for 4 hours (I let mine dry overnight)

Step 6- Through it in the washer on warm with some detergent

Step 7- Wear it and be proud that not only did you make it, but you saved some $$$

That's it!! Super easy and it's not your typical psychedelic tie-dyed look.

There's so much you can do with tie-dye. I love it. In fact I like to dye Baby C's clothes that have stains on them or are starting to look a little shabby. It's a great way to repurpose your clothes.

Here's a bump shot for ya!




4 Months



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8 comments:

  1. That is a cute shirt for the spring and summer season. Thanks for sharing.
    *visiting from tip junkie's tip me tues*

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  2. This turned out so cute! I think my sisters and I might have to have a T-shirt making party! I'd love for you to come link up this and any other projects you have at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ Thrifty 101! http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-thrifty-thursday-14.html
    ~Michelle

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  3. congrats on the new baby bump!!! miss you at the office.

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  4. How did you keep it from making the entire shirt pink-ish from the red bleeding after the first wash?

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  5. Oh my gosh! How cute are you? I love the t-shirt almost as much as I love that sweet baby bump. ;)

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  6. very cute! you did an awesome job on the tshirt. visiting from www.seekparents.com - a hub for parents and parent-centric products, blogs and services. hope to see you there!

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  7. Your creativeness makes the simple shirt stylish. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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