A naturally fashionable person is likely to end up bored and tired of the typical shirts distributed and sold in the market. Shirts are undeniably the most comfortable piece of clothing there is. It is successful in hiding parts of the body that you would normally like to be covered, and yet it can also reveal those parts that you feel like flaunting.
Shirts are also the go-to apparel when you are just too lazy to dress up. However, unlike dresses and blouses, shirts are made with limited cuts and designs. They only mostly differ in color schemes, patterns and prints. Although you may opt for a collared shirt over a plain round or V-necked one, or get a 3/4, long-sleeved or sleeveless one over the too plain and common short-sleeve shirts, you know that you wish there’s more to shirts than manufacturers can offer.
You can actually take this matter with your own hands. If you know yourself well enough to know what sort of fashion style you want to sport, you can actually design your own shirt at home. If you have basic cutting and crafting skills, then you can make guinea pigs out of your seemingly plain and boring shirts, and begin to experiment.
Benefits If You Design Your Own Shirt
The primary advantage of customizing your shirts and the reason why you should try doing so is that when you modify your old stuff, you are the boss. This means that it’s your call whether you like a short sleeved shirt or an asymmetrical one – yes, like how a Greek goddess would wear her gown. You can determine what works and what doesn’t for you, and you would know what style can you strut confidently.
Moreover, when you customize DIY shirts, you will be able to make the most out of your shirts. Got a shirt that’s already out of trend? You can instantly make it “in” again. You do not have to spend for another round of shirt shopping as you could get new shirts without actually buying new ones.
How to Go About Customizing Your Old Shirts
You do not have to worry if you are totally inexperienced when it comes to dressmaking. To test your skills, start by experimenting on a shirt that you don’t wear often, something that has been almost forgotten to be still in your closet.
To get you started, think of a particular shirt design that you would probably love if you ever see it in the mall. Think of all of the details, from the print up to the additional accessories. Then, rummage your closet and wardrobe for materials that can possibly spice up your DIY shirt’s appeal.
You can mix and match the elements of your old shirts and roll them into one. For instance, you may find a shirt with sequins on it. You may also find one that has metal studs. You can attach these to one of your old shirts and, voila! You now have a new shirt. You may also cut the shirt in the edges to add some fringe.
The principle behind customizing a shirt is pretty simple – design your own shirt in a way that you imagine the finish product. Don’t be afraid to ruin and waste the materials you will be using. After all, it’s a DIY, customized shirt, and people wouldn’t know if the shirt was made out of mistake or it’s just the way it’s supposed to be.
