DIY || Sequins and Stripes T-shirt

January 04, 2013



That cute striped t-shirt with a silver star up there is from Target.  My daughter has been obsessing over it non-stop since she saw her friends wearing it.  She would not stop talking about it and its totally sold out everywhere. (Yes, even five-year old girls have clothing obsessions and lusts.  They actually start even earlier).  She has different versions of this type of t-shirt from Crewcuts with hearts and bows so we were doing alright in the sequins department, but she really, really needed to have a STAR on top of some STRIPES.  What is a mama to do!!  DIY it of course!!
So I took an old H&M t-shirt and some color sequins she had in her art supply bin and voila!!  I should have looked at a "How to sew sequins video" before to learn how to do it properly...but I didn't. And that is ok.....because we are SO happy with the result I might have to pry it off of her.  And for all the hugs and kisses I'm getting that have not stopped for days, well its worth every second.

(Here is a video if you want to do this properly http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-sew-sequins-2)

And here is my superstar (literally!)



The time commitment you ask?  What is a few hours for the ones you love?  Nothing at all.  What labors of love have you done for your loved ones lately? 

Thanks so much for all your encouragement with the DIY chandelier.  You guys are so supportive and I do hope if you are inclined to try it you venture and do it. I think you and your home will be so happy you did.

 Do the Three Kings visit any of your homes this weekend?  They come to ours!  Happy weekend! 

[all photos by me]

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17 comments

  1. Sadie + StellaJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Ok that is adorbs and looks laborious. We need to find me a diy tutorial on how to make a fox sweater. One sold for $83 on ebay yesterday! OMG! Old Navy. $83!!! Doesn't even go in the same sentence.

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  2. Gaby [The Vault Files]January 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Albertina, te quedó espectacular!! LOVE it!

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  3. CarlaJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Haha I have that tshirt. I couldn't resist it and bought the L. My daughter was also obsessed with it and luckily one day I foundcthe xs for her. It's still too big so I'm saving it for a surprise gift. I love how yours came out!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    This is precious and I like your results better than the store bought version! Love the colored sequins and is it wrong that I'd wear a similar shirt? :) Have a great weekend!

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  5. Amanda || Eclectic SnapshotsJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    This is adorable! And I'm totally loving your DIY version better than the Target version. Best mom ever!

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  6. NatalieJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    cute idea! love it! www.fashionifancy.com

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  7. decorayadoraJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Albertina que manera de uno nutrirse mirando tu blog . Muy buena idea !!! simple y divertida : me la imagino para una polera de mis hijas ya que para mi ….…. muhhhh.. je je ..estoy un poco viejita para esas cosas tan coloridas (42 años).
    cariños

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  8. Maria CristinaJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Tu eres definitivamente una artista!!!! Felicitaciones!



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  9. We Heart HomeJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love the multi coloured sequins! Bravo!

    Trisha xx

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  10. Julie LeahJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Albertina!! It's better than the Target version - I swear!!

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  11. YelsJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Your one is so much better than the target one! Well done. Yels x

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  12. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    you are soooooo inspired, Albertina!!! wow.

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  13. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    You are soooo inspired, Albertina. Wow.

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  14. Emily {Isnt That Charming}January 5, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    This is so well done! I love how it turned out. Pinning to my DIY board now! :)
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  15. KristenJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    OMG this is seriously so cute! LOVE the colors you used. I'd wear it myself!

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  16. FiveftwoJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Looks really cute, but omg so much work. But nobody has the same if you DIY :)


    www.freshminhtea.blogspot.com

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  17. Lianna@theresnoplacelikehomemkeJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    So cute. I bet she loved it! I am very impressed!

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