Holiday Monday Special!

Happy Holiday everyone!

Heres a fun DIY 'Do It Yourself' Fashion idea for those looking for something to do on this holiday Monday!

This is my version of the now popular
'Ruffled/Rosette Sleeve T'


Instructions below.
Need a closer look?
Click on pics to enlarge for a more detailed view!


To begin, YOU WILL NEED:

- Simple Black T in your size
- 1/2 Yard of Black Chiffon
- Scissors, Needle & Thread

Don't know how to thread/knot a needle?
No worries. Click Here.



Step 1:

- Cut the 1/2 yard of chiffon down the middle so that you have two 1/4 pieces.
- Along raw edge, make 1/2 inch incisions every 2 to 3 inches. These will be your markers when you rip through chiffon.

Step 2:

- Hold either sides of chiffon at snipped points and rip cleanly till the end.

- You will be left with many raw edge strips. We WANT the raw edges. This adds its alluring texture.

Step 3:

- Gather rectangle strips and cut them in half with scissors so that you have more square like pieces to work with.

Step 4:

-When creating the rosettes or ruffle pieces, the styles & ways of creating them are endless. Here are a few ideas.

- Pinch and twist a longer style square with your fingers to create a rounder rosette.

OR

-Layer two square pieces like shown & twist them to a point. The acute edges will pop out and give an edgy feel if you choose this style. Do BOTH!

Step 5:

- While you have these rosette pinched to a point, use your threaded/knotted needle to secure the end of the rosette.
- Using your thumb to secure the rosette in place, thread the needle through it about 3 times before knotting it.

WALLLLAAAAA!
You are done!

FEW TIPS:

1. Start from shoulder line and secure ruffles/rosettes evenly from front to back of sleeve. Meaning if you do one on the front, do the same sized one on the back.
2. If you missed it before, here is a tutorial on how to thread a needle and tie a knot at the end. Click Here.
   
3. Watch a film or old movie while doing this tutorial. Sewing the rosettes take some time so enjoy yourself.

Look to TheStyleManor for more Do It Yourself Fashion ideas to come!


Supplies I used:
T-Basic black - T from Forever21
Black Chiffon - Joanns

Below are other T color selections. Remember, chiffon comes in many colors so have fun with it!

*All images taken by me. Can Not use without permission. Copyright 2010.

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