Thursday, March 11, 2010

DIY fringe sleeves



Before: long sleeve top from Forever 21 $5 and some fringe from JoAnn Fabrics. (Feather thought it was her bed)

First, I turned the shirt inside out and then cut the seam underneath the arm from the underarm to the wrist.

Second, I placed the fringe on the inside of the shirt (remember shirt is still inside out durning the whole process) and pinned it shut.

Last, I used my sewing machine to close the seam. Turn it right side out and it is done.




I had seen a couple shirts with fringe on the arms and wanted to make it before I went to Mexico, but never got around to it. I picked up this polka dot crop top at the Salvation Army today $3. I love it, even the back is super cute.
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45 comments:

  1. Very cute tops! I'm amazed your cat didn't want to play with the fringing =P

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  2. I love the fringe top you made and I love Feather. What a beautiful kitty! That polka dot top you found is super cute too! xo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  3. you're SO creative. can't wait to see them both on you x

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  4. Cant believe thhat you sew too!!!!

    Love the DIY!!
    kisses

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  5. Very cute! I wish I could sew more than a button. PS LOVVVVVVVVVE your salvation army find. The back is so 1920's

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  6. That fringing is very simple yet effective! And your find is suuuch a bargain - something like that brand new these days would cost at least ten times more!

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  7. You're so crafty, Kelly!! Fantastic work, thank you for the great tutorial!

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  9. you have the best ideas. I showed my mom your alexander-wang-esque bag and told her I need to make something similar ASAP.. or just completely bedazzle something with studs so I can show people and be like LOOK WHAT I DID! haha thanks for the inspiration :)

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  10. that is so great, i loveeee fringe so i'll definitely be trying that!!
    and the other vintage shirt is so fabulous too(:

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  11. I love your blog but since you changed your image hosting the pictures don't load for me.. I don't know if any of your other readers are experiencing the same problem?

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  12. Thanks so much for your comment, honestly couldn't believe my eyes that it was from you, I've been reading your blog for ages! Love this fringed top, I bought a friinged singlet a couple of years ago and decided it would be IDEAL to make matching fringed undies. There is only the slight issue that every single time i wear them out I feel the need to show almost everyone. Las Vegas party tomorrow night so will be cranking them just with fishnets, eek. Def upload some photos of my outfit afterwards.
    Melissa,
    xx.

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  13. youre such a genious

    XXX

    LOVE FROM MONIKA POPPY
    LIVING IT UP IN LONDON

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  14. niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!! ;)

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  15. I always love your DIY projects!
    have a lovely weekend, xoxo

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  16. so interesting will try something similar :)

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  19. Such a good idea ! Nice job :)

    xx

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  20. You are so talented sweetie! Both pieces are absolutely gorgeous.

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  26. Thanks for commenting, though my reaction is completely delayed.

    I'm absolutely impressed with the outfits you assemble so inexpensively! Consider me inspired...really fantastic.

    in love & squalor,

    wilde.dash

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  29. what a flashback...the fringe sleeves reminds me of a favorite top i had when i was younger. i have always loved embellishments, from fringe to sequins to you name it!
    xoxo alison

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  30. Awesome post and you've don such a good job on this little project :)

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  31. I love this! I'm not crazy about fringe also I don't I have a sewing machine but I love to attempt this.

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  32. hi ! I awarded you the Happy 101 Award! Enjoy

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  34. Yet again your craftiness has paid off! Very cool DIY shirt!! polka dots are great too. Your a great little package deal :) Crafty, thrifty and oh so stylish.
    xo

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  36. You are SO creative, and so inspiring! Thank you for sharing all your DIYS with us. :)

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  37. This is creative :)
    that polka dotted top is SO CUTE. such a great buy

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  38. Oooh, what a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. great tutorial. well done- again. really!!

    xx ediot

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  40. OMG love the fringeing, looks so profesh! Definitely gonna try it myself now! Thanks!

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  41. you have talent...your blog is very ok

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  42. wow really nice !
    i love your blog.
    i follow you. so if you like follow me too.
    xoxo

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  43. that's uber clever, never seen this done as a dyi before!

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  44. clever indeed. you did a great job!

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  45. You are a genius my darling! And frickin talented!

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