Are Tee Shirts + Bling for You?

Thursday 23rd of February 2012 08:49:05 PM

Are Tee Shirts + Bling for You?

Tee shirts are perhaps the most well known fashion item around the world. Year after year they are included in designer collections and show up as a part of school uniforms. They are provided to workers in corporate and retail settings and cherished by fans of athletes and music stars. But, this year’s favorite is the plain white tee with a little bling added for fun.

Bling doesn’t automatically mean thick gold chains and other large jewelry worn to excess. In the case of the fashionable tee shirt, bling is considered an embellishment. There are many different processes and material that consumers can use at home to add a unique twist to their white tees.

Embellishments can make plain white t-shirts stand out from the crowd. They can reflect the wearer’s personality and make a fashion statement. Whatever embellishments are added, you can be sure the wearer will be the center of attention in this fantastic garment.

Embellishing a tee shirt does not require sewing skills. A tee shirt can be transformed with a hot glue gun and rhinestones. First, lay out a pattern to see if it is pleasing to the eye. Next, glue the pattern down and allow the embellishments to dry. Finally, see if you need to add anything else to complete the look. Sometimes ribbons or figures drawn with fabric paint pens add needed contrast.

Insiders urge anyone looking to embellish their plain t-shirts to buy high quality cotton tee shirts. The tee shirt should be pre-washed before the rhinestones are added. To keep the hot glue from binding to the opposite side of the tee insert a piece of cardboard in the shirt. And, most importantly say those who have experience with this technique, have everything ready! Set out rhinestones by color in small bowls, glue sticks, tweezers and whatever else is needed so the process can be easily completed.

To get a professional look crafty creators should edit their work before gluing. After laying out their pattern take out at least 3 things. Leave white space so the eye will focus solely on the embellishments. Then…go wild and create the perfect blinged-out tee!