DIY Lace Pouch

My latest YouTube video on how to refashion a simple clutch or purse with lace trim and glue.

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DIY Reverse Appliqué (On a tee)

Thanks for checking out my latest Youtube DIY video!
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DIY Lace trim shorts

  I used this method to turn some super short Hollister shorts [I got on sale a while back] into somewhat longer, trendier shorts :)

Difficulty: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

You'll need:

• Shorts (old ones, new ones, thrifted ones)
• about 2 yards of lace trim (check the trim/notions section of your local fabric store)
• fabric glue or fabric glue sticks & glue gun or needle & thread

Here are the fabric hot glue sticks I got from JOANN.

Cut the lace trim to the size of the area of the shorts you are covering + 1 inch. I suggest starting with the side of the leg openings. Fold the lace trim under 1/3 of an inch and glue or sew that down.

Little by little, tack down the top of the trim , press down, and let dry.

Once you get close to the end, leave about an inch to turn under the lace and glue that down .

These are what the sides should look like!

Done! :)

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Lace Dress Reconstruction

My mom bought me a lace dress from Nordstrom Rack for $12! Except, I didn't like it at first...

First, I took off this sad lace flower with a seam ripper.

Then, I cut off the lacy butterfly sleeves.

I folded in the arm hole and sewed a hem for the sleeve.

I added a favorite thrift find: a red elastic belt.  Do you have some clothes that need some reconstructing?

Check out my tutorial archive here!

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Another lace project: Lace cuff

This cuff is so simple and so cute! Depending on what color lace/spray paint you use, you cuff will reflect your personal style!

Level: ●●○○
Supplies:

• old bangle
• spray paint (Home Depot is cheapest)
• lace (called crafter's lace at JoAnn when sold by the yard)
• hot glue
• felt matching spray paint color
• needle & thread

This cuff was 75 cents at Goodwill! 

I spray painted my cuff black in my garage on an old rag. Don't worry if it gets all smudged- it will be hidden by the lace.

Cut a piece of lace fabric 1 inch wider than your cuff by the perimeter of your cuff plus 2 inches??? When your cuff is dry (an hour or so) start by folding the lace over the cuff and sew the ends together inside.

When you're done sewing the lace, tuck the excess under, stitch closed and tie off. You can leave the bangle like this if you want, but I'm going to clean up my messy stitches by hot gluing a piece of felt inside the bangle.

Shazzam! A hot new bangle.

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January's Necklace of the Month

January's Necklace of the Month is.......... the CHIC LACE NECKLACE!
Level: ●○○○
Supplies:

• 5 inches or less of lace trim
• necklace chain
• needle-nose jewelry pliers
• spray paint or dye for lace (opt.)

Cut the lace to the size you want.

Prepare your chain by removing a single link from the center of the chain with needle nose jewelry pliers.

Using the pliers, open up a chain and hook it through the lace on one side, then repeat for the other side. Was that confusing? If so, then just hot glue or sew it on.

Ta-da: a chic necklace that makes the perfect gift gift for a friend/mom/special person/daughter/aunt/sister/cousin/niece! 

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