6.10.2012

Geometric Fringed Crop Top DIY by Sincerely Kinsey >>>

Today I am super excited to share with you a fun diy from my sweet pal Kinsey.  If you have not yet visited her blog, you must, like now.  It is full of beautiful diys and equally amazing photography.  You will not be disappointed.  Since its sunday, this would be a great way to spend your afternoon.  Go grab one of your hubby's old plain tees that he never wears...

 Supplies: t shirt, bleach, cardboard, masking tape, scissors.
Pantry Supplies: Something to lay your t shirt on when applying the bleach. I used a large trash bag. 

First, begin by cutting off the sleeves, the hem, and create a lower neckline to have the fit of a cropped tank top. Next, cut out a stencil with the cardboard. I chose a simple wave pattern. You will also want to save some of the cardboard to place inside the shirt so that the bleach doesn't leak through to the other side. Next, tape out a simple design onto the t shirt. Now you're ready to begin the bleaching process. I ended up pouring the bleach into a plastic spray bottle, making it easier to aim where the bleach went. I used a heavy layer of bleach, causing it to seep through the tape a little. You can prevent this by spraying a less bleach and wiping it off the top of the tape with a towel as soon is it has contact. Use the cardboard as an outline and be creative! Once the spraying is complete, let it dry in the sun for a few hours. Once it's dry, fringe the bottom of the crop top. Lastly, rinse and hand wash your shirt. The reason I rinsed and washed it after cutting it was so that the fringe would curl a bit, giving it more of a rough cut look. All finished!  



Thank you Kinsey!

PEACE,
Laura

20 comments:

  1. Wow so amazing, i just love how it came out. One creative lady.

    Zoe xx

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  2. Very cool, I love this!

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  3. Kinsey's DIY's are always so cool, and not overly complicated! I adore her blog. :)

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  4. A cute idea. Kinsey always gets it spot on x

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  5. Amazing DIY, she always comes up with the best ideas!!

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  6. This is Brilliant, I love this top, definitely an essential for summer! I've been following Kinsey for a while, and I love her blog, just found your blog and it's amazing, new follower right here!
    Please come visit me at Dreams In A Poppy Field...
    xox

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  7. Beautiful DIY and so original (why I love handmade). I love Kinsey's work and photo shoots.

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  8. Girl you are CREATIVE! Time to go and rummage through dressers looking for shirts. :)

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  9. That is so cute Kinsey! Great job!

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  10. Simple and beautiful. She did it again! :) And I love it.

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  12. I love love love working with geometric shapes. I'm going to have to make this.

    I love it!

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  13. great DIY!!! I love how it turned out :)

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  14. Love how this top came out! Very creative.

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  15. Hi Laura! I came over from Kinsey's blog. I love these bleach out tees! Great idea! I'm also loving your blog & I'll be adding you to my list of good reads :-) Great design!

    -Lindsey

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  16. Wow! This is so lovely! I hadn't thought about bleach, so easy and it turned out fantastic!

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  17. This is so cute, but so simple. Love it!

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  18. this is so amazing. I love it! and I also love your blog - found it through Kinsey's blog.

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  19. This is so cute! I just had a quick question though. Other black shirts that I've seen bleached have turned out an ugly orange-ish color. How did you get yours to be grey? I am looking for results like that too!

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments!