Showing posts with label restyle tshirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label restyle tshirts. Show all posts

3/15/2014

DIY - Restyle, Anthropologie Copycats

3/15/2014
DIY-Restyle-Anthropologie Copycats
All images, interview and retail story | Strange Closets, read complete article here
Whenever I travel to the States to whatever city, there is one definite destination on my list.
Above all stores, including department stores, Anthropologie is by far my favourite for so many reasons.
Right from the beginning, I fell in love with the store's concept, seducing me with their creative windows and their unique merchandise.
My initial purchases were the ultimate drawer knobs and other bits and pieces for the home.
Finally, at one point I went the full monty and purchased a lovely sweater which, for me, was expensive but worth it.
When you look for ideas to restyle clothing, more often than not, you will come across an Anthropologie look-a-like or copycat version. This is a lovely compliment to all the creative people who buy, style and merchandise all the enticing fashions the store offers. I'm very fortunate, indeed, to finally have several stores in Toronto but it is still the windows that continue to command my attention when I'm away. Be sure to read the article about the store's history and the visionary woman who heads the creative aspects of the company. Also find 8 tutorials for restyling tops into the Anthropologie style.

1/09/2013

DIY - T-shirt Makeovers

1/09/2013
DIY - Restyle - Tshirt Makeovers-Art to a "T"
Top Row:
1. Bleach Pen Painting | love the painterly effects you get and really no "mistakes"
2. Stamp Printing | stamp rows, all over, in centre - it all works
3. Spray Paint | no tutorial, just a doily and fabric spray paint will do the trick.
Middle Row:
4. Ombre Dyeing | very effective on prints such as this striped tshirt
5. Marker Printing | using permanent markers to make bold graphic designs.
Bottom Row:
6. Painterly Flowers | no written tutorial, but images are easy to follow.
7. Sharpie Dyeing | bleeding Sharpie Pen ink marks with alcohol.
8. Potato Printing | great way to ease into stamping and printing with kids
We all have basic t-shirts in solid colours or at least black and white ones but sometimes you want to put your own stamp on the t-shirt you're wearing - literally.
There are so many creative ways to personalize your t-shirt with the methods shown here. Try one on, it can become addictive.