DIY Sunglasses Chain

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Posted on July 24, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

sunglasses chain pic

Sunglass chains are not only practical but they can look pretty chic too. I lost a pair at the beach once and I’m determined not to loose any this summer. The chain will help keep your glasses close when you’re not wearing them, and it’s more secure than wearing them on your head.

I spotted this project on A Pair and Spare. I had no idea where to find rubber fittings, so I of course improvised and attempted to make my own. You’ll see in the photos that my elastics have a bead. I thought it could be used to tighten the elastic around the frames but it didn’t hold when I put the sunglasses around my neck. I liked the way they looked so I kept them.

The Supplies

Gold linked chain
Jump Rings
Sunglasses
Small rubber hair elastics
Scissors
Pliers
Beads are optional

The Steps

Open up a jump ring with the pliers, attach one end of the chain and the elastic. Close the jump ring.

Repeat the steps with the other end of the chain.

Put the elastic around the end of the glasses and slide the elastic up until it fits snugly. Depending on the thickness of the legs you may have to wrap the elastic around twice like I did with my glasses and then slide it up.

final step

Voila you’re done!

-EssDotElle

DIY Pattern Pocket

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Posted on July 7, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

Pattern pocket tees are trend I’ve noticed popping up in mens fashion, so I decided to give it a go and make my own. This project is a no-sew DIY, and It’s an easy way to add some character to an basic t-shirt. I picked up my t-shirt from Forerver21 for $4.

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Happy Canada Day!

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Posted on June 30, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

Even though Canada Day is officially tomorrow. I thought I’d share a quick way to do a Canada Day themed DIY. Follow the steps in my Graphic Print DIY, but instead use a maple leaf.

Print out a picture of a maple leaf, cut out the leaf and trace the outline with a marker onto the sponge. Evenly spread fabric paint onto the sponge and stamp your maple leaf onto shirts, shorts, scarfs or whatever you like! You can find a maple leaf outline here.

I’m showing my patriotism with a Canadian flag tank that I found at Winners.

Happy Canada Day!

-EssDotElle

DIY Flower Headpiece

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Posted on June 24, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

I first spotted the flower headpiece sometime during the spring, and I’ll be honest I wasn’t too crazy about it. As the the weather got warmer and I started seeing them on more heads, they grew on me (no pun intended). This flower headpiece is an easy DIY that makes a fun and flirty summer accessory.

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DIY Strapped Bandeau

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Posted on June 14, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

I’m really excited to share this project because it was really inexpensive to make (shout out to my local dollar store lol), and I really liked the way it turned out. I plan on making another one in a different colour. Fair warning, this project does require a bit of sewing but don’t be discouraged my sewing skills are very very basic and it turned out great.

Wear the strapped bandeau on it’s own, under a sheer shirt, or with a muscle tee.

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How to – DIY Body Chain

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Posted on June 7, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

Bodychain cover

The first time I spotted a body chain was in a picture of Beyonce walking hand in hand with Jay-Z, and my first thought was what is that?! And where can I get one?! Fast forward months later. While browsing around a jewellery supply store, I thought I could attempt to make my own body chain, and that same night I stumbled across LaurDIY’s tutorial. I now have a DIY body chain to call my own and I plan to rock it every chance I can this summer.

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Take it-N-Make it — Lace Bow Belt

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Posted on May 30, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

Bow Belt Title Pic

I’ve recently developed this thing for bows. I feel like they are cute and chic detail that can be added to almost any accessory.

This lace bow belt was really inexpensive to make, and it’s a great accessory to add to your belt collection.

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Take it-N-Make it — Jewel Frame

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Think Outside The Cloth

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Spring—a season for new wardrobes, new growth, cleaning and organizing. That’s why I chose to dedicate my first post to the Jewel Frame, it’s a super easy way to spring clean your accessories.

With the Jewel Frame your earrings will be prettily showcased, and organized too. This project is also a great way to make use out of old, unused or damaged pantyhose.

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