We can all agree that summertime is the best. But as days pass by and friends begin to leave town, it’s easy to find yourself literally dying from boredom. There are only so many episodes of Gossip Girl on Netflix, so many romance novels to check out from the library, and so many malls to stroll through before life becomes utterly monotonous and dull.
Have no fear, I have the perfect solution for this crisis! DIY projects are cheap and easy ways to pass time, get the creative juices flowing, and revamp one’s wardrobe with trendy yet unique pieces for back-to-school. Here are five DIYs for you to try out on slow summer days:
One of my favorite methods to spice up a piece is by sewing or ironing on patches. By adding a simple patch to the upper corner of a top or choosing a few of your favorite patches to attack a pair of jeans, you can completely transform the vibe of your old and boring apparel!
If you love to get crafty, you will have a blast with embroidery. Trust me, it’s not as hard as it looks! Step one: select a design. Step two: use a pencil to sketch your chosen design onto the attire of your choice. Step three: thread your needle and begin stitching along your sketch. Embroidery is an innovative technique to personalize an article of clothing or even a pair of sneakers.
Another classic way to change up clothing is cutting up garments! Chop your mom’s vintage 501s into a pair of flirty shorts, perfect for the hot weather. Add interest to a band T-shirt by incorporating the cold shoulder or keyhole effect. Revamp an old flannel by cutting off the sleeves to create a light vest for cool summer nights. Never underestimate the wonders one can generate with a pair of scissors!
If you have time, try experimenting with dyes and bleach. Turn a pair of faded jeans into essential black bottoms, “grunge” up denim by dip-dying or splattering with bleach, and enhance a plain top by integrating color gradation or tie dye designs.
Finally, you probably know that the lace-up look is everywhere nowadays. But did you know that you can easily hop on this trend without breaking the bank? All you need is a pack of grommets, a snap fastener plier from your local craft store, as well as ribbon or shoe string!
Comment to let us know which DIY was your favorite! Also, post pictures of your finished results on Instagram and tag us at @Cfashionista!
