I recently looked into my closet and realized that I have more black and white striped tops than I remembered ever buying. I guess it's fine, since it really has become my uniform (
here). But, so I don't have a constant "Doug" moment, I wanted to figure out a way to update them in a cute way. Thankfully,
Pinterest provided great sources of inspiration. Here's how to add a sequin heart elbow patch to any top or sweater. Full tutorial after the break.
Materials:
- striped top (here)
- 3 1/2 yds sequin trim (here)
- liquid stitch (here)
- scissors
- copy paper
- pencil
Steps:
1. Fold the copy paper in half. Draw half of a heart about 3 1/4" tall.
2. Cut out the heart.
3. Place the paper heart on top of the sleeve, where your elbow would land. This should be at the center of the sleeve, about 9 1/2" from the armhole seam. Add a thin line of liquid stitch around the paper heart. Then, remove the heart.
4. Place the sequin trim on top of the liquid stitch.
5. Continue adding a thin line liquid stitch and placing the sequin trim on top until the whole heart is filled with sequins. Repeat for the other sleeve.
18 comments:
Cute! Little effort - great effect :-)
I like it, very original :)
Love this idea so much, adds a bit of colour as well!
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So lovely!
and very easy!
good DIY
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Love!!!
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This is super cute!! I wonder how it would need to be washed? Hand wash?
Love it ! So doing this !
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Such a great idea. I am loving it!
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Thank you to everyone for the amazing comments! :)
Angie: Thanks love! Liquid stitch says that it is machine washable and dry clean safe. But I would dry clean the garment because of the sequins. Hope this helps.
Aw how cute is this, love it.
xx Tanya
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so pretty and so simple. sequins + hearts are just perfection.
What a great idea!
-Kati
Looks FANTASTIC!
Charlotte
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Love the idea! It looks beautiful on a French Mariniere. Thank you for sharing!
Definitely going to try this out! Amazing amazing!
racheeng
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Fantastic! I have similar diy
I love this so much! Im going to look for the liquid stitch and the sequins!
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