DIY SKULL TUNIC WITH ZIPPERS

It’s all about the details, turn a t-shirt dress into a cool fashion forward DIY Skull Tunic with Zippers with this simple t-shirt hack.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• T-shirt knit dress
• 2 Metal zippers
• Scissors or seam ripper
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Crafty Chica Flocked Applique
• Iron

step 1
Follow the instructions on the applique to make sure you have the right side facing your dress.

Place the applique onto your dress and cover it with a thin towel or cloth.

Press firmly and keep the iron moving over your applique for a few minutes until the applique is fixed to the dress.

Peel away the backing to reveal the design.

Note: the lines on the applique will be thinner on your dress than they look in the package.

step 2
Measure your zippers next to your dress starting from the bottom of the dress.

Put a pin in the seam where you want the zippers to end.

step 3
Using either your scissors or you seam ripper, open the side seams on your dress starting at the bottom hem.

step 4
Pin your zippers in place.

step 5
Using your sewing machine and a zipper foot, sew all the way around the zippers.

Trim your threads.

I really like the subtle look of the black flocked applique on the black dress. It’s a very subtle detail that really makes your tunic unique.
The metal zippers add a touch of contrast and interest to a basic t-shirt dress. There you have it a quick and easy altered t-shirt that’s the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.

Leave me a comment and let me know how your’s turns out!