Category: DIY

January 9, 2013

Sew Crafty: DIY Shirt Skirt

Piece of cake! I can so do this shirt skirt. You can, too.

Enjoy!

Supplies

Over-sized dress shirt
Elastic thread
Elastic band
Scissors
Sewing machine (or needle & thread)

To Do

Measure for desired length and cut the shirt accordingly.
Place elastic band at top, fold fabric over it and sew.
Sew the two arms together to make it a belt.
Add belt loops with left over material or from any fabric you want to use.
Wear the shirt skirt.

Source: outsapop.com via Model Me Girl on Pinterest

Additional source//Fashion Indie

September 12, 2012

DIY: Comic Book Heels

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For the love of Mod Podge!! Create your own comic book heels with just a few supplies and simple steps.

Supplies

Vinyl shoes
Mod Podge
Comics (or some other printed artwork)
Paint brush
Scissors

Steps

Cut up your comics or printed artwork in different shapes. Be creative with words, characters and speech bubbles.
Use a paint brush to glue the pieces onto the shoes with Mod Podge.
Be sure to seal your design with a coat or two of Mod Podge afterwards, or a water-resistant varnish. Allow time for drying between each coat.
Enjoy!

Source: flashsolver.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

August 28, 2012

DIY: From Purse to Camera Bag

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Camera bags can be very expensive, and many of them aren’t very cute. This post is really for me—motivation to get crafty. Why? My camera is in need of a new home on the cheap. Vanilla & Lace has a nice tutorial on how to make a camera bag out of a purse. This DIY version includes a little sewing.

Source: vanillaandlace.blogspot.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

If the no-sew route is for you, check out Moms Who Click. This site has DIY camera bag examples and a simple “how to.”

Source: momswhoclick.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

Supplies:

Purse
Foam
Fabric
Velcro
Hot glue gun for the no-sew
Scissors
Optional cardboard for base (if your bag needs more support)

August 6, 2012

DIY: Bleach Pen T-Shirt

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Hey, DIY dolls! You can use your bleach pens to make a cute design on a t-shirt.

Tools

Bleach pen
T-shirt
Stencil (optional)
Cardboard or wax paper (Whatever’s handy to put inside the shirt so bleach doesn’t bleed through to other side.)

How To

Draw your design with the bleach pen.
Let bleach sit 10 minutes or more, depending on the fabric and type of bleach pen used.
Wash & dry the shirt.
Wear the shirt.

For more info, check out Show, Tell, Share.

Source: showtellshare.blogspot.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

July 23, 2012

How to Modest-fy a Short Denim Skirt

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Lovelies, sometimes a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. That may mean taking on a little DIY project in the form of a refashion. There are quite a few tutorials on how to make a denim skirt out of jeans, as well as how to add tiers to the bottom of the revamped jeans to denim skirt. Let’s take an easier route. Why not buy a short denim skirt and long boho skirt, and add the two together? Sounds like a match made on a sewing machine. In case you’re sewing machine challenged, this can be done by hand.

How to Modest-fy a Short Denim Skirt by modelmegirl featuring ankle strap sandals

Carlos by Carlos Santana Trinidad Blue ($54.99)

July 21, 2012

DIY: Tiered Makeup & Accessories Storage

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Oh yes you can! Why spend out the big bucks for something you can easily make yourself? You can assemble this tiered makeup and accessories storage with dollar store items. If you use your creativity, this project doesn’t have to be limited to bathroom storage.

Tools

Glue (like e6000)
Candle Holders
Plates or Trays

*Optional* spray paint before gluing; food safe paint if you want to showcase edible or food related items

Directions:

Center pieces
Apply glue
Place items to be glued
Glue and let it set
Repeat for each tier

Enjoy!

Source: bhg.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

Source: dollarstorecrafts.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

July 10, 2012

DIY: Sugaring Recipe for Hair Removal

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I’m a big fan of sugaring. I’ve bought kits from Sally Beauty Supply, and I prefer it over waxing. The good thing about using the sugaring method for hair removal is you can wipe off what you don’t want to pull off. This isn’t so with waxing. What the wax falls on must come off. Ouch! Not much room for error.

This DIY sugaring recipe is by Tipnut. You know me. I checked the comments for improvements or suggestions. Use caution, and keep in mind microwave brands and how long you heat the recipe makes a difference. Check out the complete details for this DIY sugaring recipe.

Source: tipnut.com via ModelMeGirl on Pinterest

July 7, 2012

DIY: Pretty Thumbtacks

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Maybe you’re the super organized type. You could be investing in a story or mood board. Or perhaps you want to take your Pinterest addiction to another level and actually pin some stuff on a tangible board. Whatever the case may be, get organized in style with DIY pretty thumbtacks.