Happy Tuesday! Today I thought I’d share some of my favorite ways to alter fabric using color with you. There are so many ways to alter fabric each with it’s own unique outcome. I really think it’s amazing how a color change can make a basic fabric look totally unique and fashion forward.
Often we think of tie dye when we think of dying fabric and I think that can turn many people off the idea, but you’d be amazed at the cool colors and patterns you can get with dye, tie dying or otherwise. Dye is also an inexpensive way to alter or upgrade a plain fabric, here are a few of my favorite dying and fabric painting techniques.

Ice Dying: Let the ice do the work for you.

Or, try it with snow here!

Fabric Markers: Release your inner artist and draw right on your fabric.

For more fabric marker ideas try here, and here.

Tie Dying: The granddaddy of dying fabric, but the outcome is up to you depending on how you tie your fabric and the colors you use.

For more tie dye: I love this one, these pants, and this scarf.

I hope these techniques inspire you to play with color and try a new technique. Leave a comment and let me know your favorite!

Check out my Amazon shop for links to all supplies.

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I love fashion, but when it comes right down to it I’m really a t-shirt and jeans person, that’s what makes this Paris DIY Doodled T-shirt so perfect. This t-shirt is far from basic, with elements taken from doodles and sketches of Parisian icons, it’s a perfect addition to your fall (or even summer) wardrobe. For this DIY I’ve even created a free downloadable design for you to use to make your own.

After seeing the cute doodle t-shirts in J. Crew’s fall line I was inspired to make this project. I don’t know if it was the cheapskate in me or I just really wanted the challenge to see if I could make one myself, but as much as I liked them I couldn’t help but really want to make one. Depending on where you get your t-shirt, you can also make one for way less! Let’s get started.

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED:

• T-Shirt
• Fabric markers
• Paris doodle – Download HERE
• Tape
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Water (optional)

step 1

Download the Paris doodle design here, or design your own.

To make it the original size 9” wide, you’ll need to print it out on 2 sheets (unless you can print tabloid size). If you print it out on two sheets, just trim and tape it together.

step 2

Slide your design inside your t-shirt.

A rule of thumb is to start your design about 2” down from the neck.

Check your sides and make sure your design is centered.

When you have it where you want it, tape it inside your t-shirt to keep it from moving.

step 3

Before you start tracing your design, play around with your colors and try using a paintbrush and water with your fabric markers. Use a scrap of t-shirt fabric or something similar.

Fabric markers often write darker than they look, they also look very different after adding water.

Work on small areas at a time and add the water before the ink dries, to use this watercolor method.

Once you get the hang of how it works go ahead and start on your t-shirt, do the colors first.

step 4

After you’ve added all your colors, go back in and add the outlines.

Have fun with this and make it sketchy, remember it’s supposed to look like a doodle, it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Leave a comment and let me know how your t-shirt turns out.

Want to see more projects using fabric markers? Here are some fun projects:

1. Watercolor Dress
2. Trompe L’Oeil T-shirt
3. Owl Sweater
4. Ballerina T-shirt

Like the project but not interested in making your own? Check out my Society 6 page and get one already made!

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]]> https://www.trinketsinbloom.com/paris-diy-doodled-t-shirt/feed/ 5 https://www.trinketsinbloom.com/4th-of-july-t-shirt-diy/ https://www.trinketsinbloom.com/4th-of-july-t-shirt-diy/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:11:13 +0000 http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/?p=13689 Create a cute and simple 4th of July T-Shirt, perfect for a backyard BBQ or the beach this 4th! Rather late but as promised this is the 2nd runner up for the 4th of July DIY project. You can see the 1st runner up here. TOOLS & MATERIALS: T-Shirt Scissors Fabric Markers Paintbrush Water step […]

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]]> Create a cute and simple 4th of July T-Shirt, perfect for a backyard BBQ or the beach this 4th!

Rather late but as promised this is the 2nd runner up for the 4th of July DIY project. You can see the 1st runner up here.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• T-Shirt
• Scissors
• Fabric Markers
• Paintbrush
• Water

step 1
Cut off the sleeves and the neck of your t-shirt. You can see in the image below how I cut mine.

step 2
I used a ruler to draw my flag onto my shirt. You can also print out an image of the flag and put it inside your shirt and trace it.

step 3
Before you start drawing or painting, I recommend putting a board or heavy paper inside your shirt to keep the ink from bleeding through. If you are just using the fabric markers without water this generally isn’t necessary, but if you’re using water they will bleed through.

step 4
I used sketchy strokes to fill in the areas of my flag,

Work in small areas, use your fabric marker and then brush over it with just water on your brush.

As you work the water will cause the fabric marker to bleed out a bit. This actually bleed out a bit more than I wanted it to, so I recommend going easy on the water.

step 5
As your shirt is drying you can go back in and sketch more with your fabric markers. I did this to give it more of a sketchy look and to darken my colors.

step 6
When you’re finished with your design let it dry completely before wearing.

Tie your shoulder straps together.

I have to admit that I’m on the fence about this project and I’m not as happy about how it turned out as I was hoping. Using the fabric markers with water is something that I’ve done successfully in several other projects and I’ve always been happy with the results. This time I think I got a little heavy with the water and I ended up with a bit of flag mush. Never the less I thought I’d still share it with you. The altered t-shirt design actually came from my friend Anne at Wobisobi, you can see her version here. This style is fun and super easy and it makes a great beach coverup or just a cute tank to wear with shorts.

So chalk this up as a craft fail for the flag, it happens to all of us (that’s why I’m not a food blogger!) This is still a fun way to alter a tee and using water with the fabric markers can still be really cool, just take the time to try out different techniques and see what works best for you.

I’m still thinking that I may over dye the whole shirt with a gray and then go back in with bleach, what do you think?

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!!!
xoxo
Cathy

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To see the full step by step DIY tutorial check out i Love To Create.

The best part about these fabric markers is that as long as they are wet you can manipulate them with water, but once they dry they are set. You can wash them and they won’t wash out.

This new set of 5 black fabric markers from Tulip is so cool because it comes with 5 different sizes, perfect for turning your sketches into wearable art!

Check out the tutorial over at i Love To Create to see how easy it is to create a watercolor effect with these markers.

Have you tried this technique? Let me know what you think.

Like the project but not interested in making your own? Check out my Society 6 page and get one already made!

xoxo
Cathy

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Im so excited to announce that I will now be blogging once a month for iLoveToCreate. If you havent checked out their site you really need to. Not only are they one stop shopping for glues, dyes, glitter, etc. But their website and blog are full of great DIY ideas and tutorials.

For the full DIY tutorial with instructions and photos check out my post here at iLoveToCreateblog.blogspot.com.

GET SNEAKY >

This spring, patterned and printed sneakers are a great alternative to boring flats. I love how quickly you can create your own by using the fabric markers from Tulip. These markers are so great, they dry quickly and they dont have a strong smell like some other markers. The colors are strong too!

To make your own DIY Floral Sneakers check out my tutorial at iLoveToCreateblog.blogspot.com.
For the full DIY tutorial with instructions and photos check out my post here at iLoveToCreateblog.blogspot.com.

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