Sweatshirt Makeovers

If you are seeking an easy do it yourself project for a rainy day, why not try sweatshirt makeovers? The sweatshirt is an item of clothing most everyone has in their closet. It's fun and easy to give any old sweatshirt some pizzazz using a little creativity and the right tools. Remember the days when ripped sweatshirts were all the rage? Well, the eighties look is back in style. By snipping the top of your sweatshirt you can turn a boring top into a sexy off the shoulder style. The perfect complement is a coordinating tank worn under the sweatshirt.

Another way to jazz up your old sweatshirts is with a Bedazzler. A Bedazzler is a piece of equipment that easily adds rhinestones to your clothing items. While you could do this by hand, it is much faster to use this handy little machine. Along with rhinestones, fabric paint is a fantastic way to dress up your old sweatshirts. This is a fun project that even young children can help with. Buy your kids plain white sweatshirts and non-toxic fabric paint and watch their imagination blossom. You can even buy paint with glitter in it and paint that glows in the dark.

There are some books and DVDs that can also show you how to make your boring sweatshirts more exciting. Creative Sweatshirt Jackets is a DVD that will teach you how to alter your sweatshirts and make them into jackets. For these projects you will need a rudimentary grasp on sewing skills. If you don't have a sewing machine or don't want to sew, you can still make decorative and beautiful sweatshirts using tools like fabric paint and fabric glue. Try combining the two to create one-of-a-kind designs that no one else will have.

Sweatshirt makeovers are a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon. It is a project that the whole family can do together. If you need ideas, you can get books on the subject that feature projects as shown on Sewing with Nancy. Often watching someone else complete a creative project before starting it yourself makes it easier to do. You may also be able to find some great ideas on the Internet. There are all kinds of ways to turn an old sweatshirt into an artistic masterpiece no matter how old you are!

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