Everyone is always looking for the perfect accent to make their outfit stand out from the rest. It turns out a personal, one-of-a-kind detail is not too hard to find. Hand embroidery has taken off in the past couple of years. The simple craft is the perfect way to turn that basic staple shirt that’s sitting in the back of your closet into a descriptive statement piece that you will want to wear every day.
The Fashionista featured in this article is a brunch enthusiast. What better way is there to express her passion for mimosas and biscuits than a personalized shirt made by yours truly? This technique is an easy one to grasp. All you need is a needle and thread and you’ll be on your way to making unique and fashionable pieces for you and all your fellow Fashionistas/os.
This comeback style is a win-win for everyone. You get the opportunity to customize your favorite shirts and jackets so that they can advertise who you are to the public. I’ve seen multiple kinds of creative ideas being expressed through hand embroidery all over the University of Texas campus. A student turned a thrifted burnt orange V-neck T-shirt into a game day essential by embroidering our school motto, “Hook-Em”, on the front pocket of the simple $4 shirt. By starting to embroider, I have realized that creating an exclusive style for myself can be as easy as reinventing my old clothes into new statement pieces that can be worn anytime and anywhere.
