Sunday, July 10, 2011

Anthropologie-inspired DIY



This "Emcee Tee" jumped out at me in the shabby-chic, retro-elegant (but notoriously pricey) retailer Anthropologie. Only problem ... the $40+ price tag! I picked up a similarly red-striped shirt at WalMart for five bucks, then hunted through the lace trim at the local Jo-Ann Fabrics until I scored a fairly good match to the Emcee Tee's finery. (It's no Mood, you Project Runway fans, but it will do). I used Aleene's Ok-to-Wash fabric glue to adhere the lace, and voila! my own Anthropologie creation. :) I discovered that washable fabric glue takes several days, if not a week or so, to fully "cure" - so, if attempting this super-simple DIY, don't don your new tee immediately. (Difficult, I know. :)