I’m always worried now when I have an idea for a DIY that one of the other DIY bloggers has already done it. Sadly I don’t have time any more to look at too many blogs so please know that if someone else has done this, it’s by complete coincidence that I have too. I have learned over the years of blogging that we DIYers tend to all think alike. So hopefully, this hasn’t been done before HOWEVER, the idea is not too far off from those hideously bedazzled sweatshirts from the 80’s old ladies used to wear… right? But so much better 😉
*NOTE* the “V” looks deeper on the dress form than it is in reality BUT your pearls or beads WILL weigh it down more than it normally sits on your chest.
*NOTE* Once embellished, your shirt will have to be dry-cleaned or carefully hand-washed and hung to dry. It’s the price you pay for fashion 😉
* A V-neck T-shirt {though if you prefer it, a crew neck would be pretty as well – and I would say to do the edges of your sleeves to complete the look – but make sure you can still stretch the neck over your head or use a blouse that has a button neck closure}
* 3 Different sizes of pearls… or you may use any kind or color of plastic beads {glass beads are too heavy for this}
* Needle/Thread/Scissors
* Beginning somewhere near the center of your V and with your middle sized pearl or bead, thread your needle through the back of your T and hand stitch your bead into place.
* Continue up both sides, staggering your mid-sized pearl or beads onto your V.
* It should look something like this.
* Once you’ve gone all the way around your V with your mid-sized pearls, take your largest pearl or bead and begin filling in the spaces in between, all the way around.
* Finally, take your smallest pearl or seed beads and fill in the rest of the blanks with these, layering on two at a time in some areas.
* At the last minute I decided to layer in a few of these vintage Aurora Borealis beads for a little extra sparkle.
Have Fun!
Tara
Such a good DIY, great way to upgrade a wardrobe 🙂
xx
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Frau Keks
i LOVE it!!!
Neris / Fashion Fractions
looks super cute and i can totally see my self wearing it with jeans and heels 🙂
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
joyanu
very nice and grate
L'art
Such a simple DIY, but it turns the most plain t-shirt into an elegant shirt that you can style with anything 🙂
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Bunny Girl
It looks really great.
Mandy
http://bunnygirlblog.com
M.R.
so very cool!
It turned out really good- what a great way to amp up a simple tee!
mindofmr.blogspot.com
Ashlee~Shevonne
Love this! Haven’t seen it done before either 🙂
Anonymous
Nice Pattern!!
ClassY appearance!!
Me salen alas (si me paras los pies...)
Gorgeus!! This way is similar than http://lilaygris.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-chic-parisino.html
I hope you like it!!
♥ ♥ Kisses from Madrid ♥ ♥
Ute Dillen
Hay Maegan, i really like this DIY, but where did you get that shirt it looks so nice and loose. I’m still looking for the perfect t shirt…
Thanks! Ute
Roxy
I am so going to dry some DYI myself, I think I will start with something like this!!!
Lovely
xx
chicca
A brilliant tutorial!!! +FAV!!!! 🙂
Caroline, No.
gorge — this would look great on a grey tee too — I might have to do it! (that’s saying a lot — I’m so lazy.)
x
Real Girl Glam
Adorable DIY! Definitely going to have to try this!
*Sparkles*
How long did it take you? LoOks so gorgeous!
ChinkyGirLMeL
oooh how creative. I love how the shirt turned out.
Erin- Thanks I Made It
So pretty and original. I haven’t seen anything like it!
Megan Muller
This looks so nice! How long did it take to put this together though? You must have patience!
Meg
@MissMegasaurus
http://www.glamoroushustle.com
Jessi
I adore this DIY, so pretty and classic! And I love that it provides a necklace built right in 🙂
xoxo J
AthenaWalker
Love this! Will definitely have to try & make one for my 3-year old too! Endless possibilities!!
Schnelle
I am a pearl kind of girl and this shirt is right up my alley. I’m definitely giving this a whirl! Great tutorial.
Lia
So gorgeous, and what a fabulous way to update a staple we all have?
xoxo
Lia
Smart n Snazzy
Andrea Clare
So dainty and pretty! I love it!
http://andrea-clare.blogspot.com/
MLo
Love this! What kind of shirt did you use? Looks very soft.
House of Avandan
Beautiful! Looks like a lot of work, but well worth it.
A jewelry blog.
http://www.houseofavandan.blogspot.com
Alice Barton
this is the perfect diy proyect to do at home while watchin an episode of breaking bad (for example) 🙂 xx alice.
Mawiyah
elegant 🙂 yet casual
NickyJules
This is a great diy post i think im going to try this this weekend.
~JulesStyleFiles.blogspot.com
W.
Very cute!
Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
Great Diy Maegan!
Clara
really nice!
Erica
Great DIY! I love it!
http://www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com
drollgirl
i hate plain t-shirts. this pearly diy jazzes up a t-shirt enough to make it fun and fab. so cute!
Karissa
This is adorable! I absolutely love it and will definitely be trying.
http://theautumnissue.com
Morrie Hudiburg
So cute! I’m going to put this on my list of DIYs to do.
http://sliceofmorrie.blogspot.com/
scada training
what a wonderful dress and beautiful colour white my favorite colour i also want this type of dress thanks for giving this nice blog.
TashaNoehea
totally love it!
http://www.tashanoehea.blogspot.com
Smokey Eyes
I love this DIY and what’s so funny is I was looking for a way to spice up a white shirt I have and this is the ticket! Pearls are so classic and I love that it can dress up jeans or a skirt. Thanks so much!
tina
I’m a Costume Designer who has been following you for awhile- LOVE your DIY’s!
Here’s how I got around the ‘crewneck problem” with a similar project:
When sewing beads or sequins around a neck that needs to stretch over a head, I sew in small 1″ sections, cut & knot thread, and start new sections.(I stretch the fabric a tiny bit, before knotting, to give the thread a little ‘give’- but just a bit!) I can still sew them close together so as to look continuous, but the separate threading gives places for the material to stretch without breaking the bead threading.
Looking forward to more of your amazing DIY’s!
goldberie
I love seeing your designs. This is very classy. I also appreciated Tina’s suggestion for working this around a crew neck. Smart!
Ada (new york)
Ooooh so pretty! Adding it to my diy list … which seems to be growing a lot lately probably even MORE now that I found ur blog 🙂 Thanks for sharing Meagan!
Anonymous
Thank you so much for the wonderful idea and great instructions! 🙂
Zesprikiwi
I am going to try this. i have SO many tshirts lying around. great DYI.
julia
what would happen if you did machine wash it?
Cinth
Yes Yes Yes! I’m looking to dress up a gray v-neck t-shirt for my 25th anniversary party which is a casual barbecue.
I was going to make all of the beads silver, but I have gray and white pearls in a variety of sizes so this will be perfect! I also have some round flat white AB beads I will sprinkle in as you suggested.
I’ll post it on my blog when done…. might be a week or two.
Thanks for the inspiration!