With the holidays on their way, you can never go
wrong with a sparkly and fun sequin DIY. (But if you’re anything like me,
sequins are welcome all year round!)
wrong with a sparkly and fun sequin DIY. (But if you’re anything like me,
sequins are welcome all year round!)
This is an easy way to give life to an old
sweater or shirt. I used a Forever 21 sweater, which I actually found at the
thrift store for $3. This color combo is pretty “year round friendly” – but for
more holiday inspired options, try pairing gold, silver, or red sequins with
black, tan, white or maroon sweaters. Either way, it would make a cute dinner
party piece!See how I made it below —
sweater or shirt. I used a Forever 21 sweater, which I actually found at the
thrift store for $3. This color combo is pretty “year round friendly” – but for
more holiday inspired options, try pairing gold, silver, or red sequins with
black, tan, white or maroon sweaters. Either way, it would make a cute dinner
party piece!See how I made it below —
Supplies:
– Sweater or top of your choice
– Fabric glue
– Sequin trim (At least 1.5 – 2 yards, just to be safe!)
– Scissors
– Scrap cardboard
– Liquid seam sealant such as Fray Check, or clear nail polish (not shown)
1) Cut the cardboard so that it is thin enough to fit through
one sleeve. I ended up using two long pieces. Be sure to trim it if needed
(width wise), because you don’t want the cardboard stretching out or ripping
the sleeve.
one sleeve. I ended up using two long pieces. Be sure to trim it if needed
(width wise), because you don’t want the cardboard stretching out or ripping
the sleeve.
Lay one sleeve out on a flat surface. Insert the cardboard
piece(s) in the sleeve.
piece(s) in the sleeve.
2) Using the sleeve as a guide, measure a length of
sequin trim plus an extra half inch (1.27 cm) or so, just to be safe.
sequin trim plus an extra half inch (1.27 cm) or so, just to be safe.
3) Seal off the edges with the Fray Check or clear
nail polish. Let dry.
nail polish. Let dry.
4) Starting at the shoulder, add a line of fabric
glue. Take care to not overdo the glue – a little will go a long way. Continue
until you reach the end of the sleeve.
glue. Take care to not overdo the glue – a little will go a long way. Continue
until you reach the end of the sleeve.
5) I started over the shoulder seam, so that the sequins start more on my back. If
you want, you can also start gluing it on the top of the actual shoulder.
you want, you can also start gluing it on the top of the actual shoulder.
Lay the sequin trim on top of the glue, and
gently press down.
gently press down.
6) Let dry completely. Carefully remove the cardboard inserts, and
repeat on the other sleeve.
repeat on the other sleeve.
I recently wore mine out to a casual dinner with some friends, along with a necklace I made (below). I love this sweater because it’s half casual, half dressy – but can definitely be styled to look more fancy and put together.
Enjoy and have an awesome weekend xo