DIY: gold polka dotted fabric turned tee
Last week, when I made this top, I made this one too. I still had some linen leftover, so I set out to make something else. I love the polka dot pattern popping up everywhere and thought it would be fun to make my own spotted little concoction.
Directions:
1. Mix one part MS fabric medium to two parts paint. 2. Start dotting your fabric with the *round enamel sponge. NOTE: I did one line at a time and would stagger the dots as I worked. Put some paper underneath your fabric because the paint will bleed through a bit. 3. Allow paint to completely dry. 4. Iron your fabric to heat set the pattern. NOTE: Pre-wash your fabric before you start your project.
Then, using some of the other shirts as a guide, I cut up the fabric and sewed my top. I originally put bust darts, but it made the dots look funny so I took them out and instead did some bottom slits on each side. I showed Ben when he came home and he totally thought the dots were already printed on and that I just sewed it. I wasn’t particular about getting everything exact and I love the different variations in color and smudges. It is totally what I was wanting. I’ve got another top I love added to my wardrobe!
*I used Plaid brand Folkart Enamels sponge in 5/8”. This sponge is typically used for painting enamels on jewelry. It isn’t as spongy as a regular round sponge, so it is more solid when pressed down.
This is adorable! I’ve found that marshmallows work really well for polka dots too!
This is why I want to learn how to use my sewing machine! So simple yet I would totaly buy that in the store! What a great idea.!
what a cool idea ruby!! I love this, I definitely want to try- there are so many possibilities!
i know you would come up with something good!
I love this DIY! Such a fun idea
I would love to be as talented as you and just whip up a shirt when I needed one.
so cute!!! Love it!
Hey that’s such a fun and simple idea! Must try!
so going to try this!!!
I printed some fabric the same way. http://www.ola-maes.com/2012/07/more-adventures-in-fabric-printing.html
Except I havn’t made any thing out of it yet, the tank is a cute idea.
I LOVE the style of the shirts u wear!!! Would you ever consider doing a tutorial or providing a template? Purchased a sewing machine 5 months ago aaand its still gathering dust in the box >.<