Having a set of clothes for all occasions is everyone’s dream. However, it can be somewhat expensive trying to find fashionable clothes to wear for the cold and warm weather seasons, especially if you’re into the trendy world.
There’s no need to go on a shopping spree for summer clothes when you can make trendy outfits and accessories at an affordable price. There are two main tools you’ll need to get started with this project is a crochet hook and a yarn. Depending on your needs, you can get a cotton yarn from Thread Collective and make a top-quality cloth that’ll fit the expected weather conditions.
Are you interested in crocheting your own clothes but still not sure where to begin? Well, this article has got you covered in that regard. Check out these DIY clothing projects that will prepare you for the sweltering heat and the blazing sunshine of the season.
- Crochet Tank Tops
While yarn items are often associated with fall or winter weather, they can make for lovely outfits during warm and breezy summer afternoons. Visit the website Yarnspirations to find free crochet top patterns that you can make before the season ends—they are great pieces to throw over a bathing suit, undershirt or stylish bandeau. If you are adept with your crochet hooks, you can put together lacey numbers like the Patons Light Layers Tank or the Patons Sunny Days Tank. You can also use the website to order spools of vibrant Patons yarn in exciting colors, like:
- Sun-kissed yellow
- Blush pink
- Cardinal red
- Quick Shorts
A pair of shorts is a must-have when living in warm weather conditions. These clothes help cool your body and keep you comfortable even in the sunshine. The good thing is that you don’t really need to get a new one from the store. You can convert an unwanted pair of pants to shorts.
Do you want to make your own customized shorts and enjoy the warm weather?
Start by rummaging through your closet to find a pair of jeans or pants that you don’t mind getting rid of, and then double-check if they still fit. One of the most important steps to making your jeans into shorts is to measure the length that you want ahead of time—check the measurements while wearing the pants because the cut will look completely different when they are lying flat on the ground. Here are a few other helpful tips on how to properly cut your jeans into shorts so that you wear them all summer long, instead of throwing them into the back of your closet:
- Only use fabric scissors to cut the legs of your jeans
- Angle the two cuts diagonally to create a more flattering shape
- For a distressed look, use sandpaper and tweezers to make patches and fray edges
- Homemade Beach Bag
A sturdy and fashionable bag is a must-have for summer because it’s handy for your trips to the beach and picnics in the park. You can make your own beach bag in a single afternoon so that you can fill it with books, towels, swimsuits, snacks, and bottles of sunscreen the very next day.
Apart from being a cheaper option than purchasing a new bag from the shop, it gives you the freedom to try new trendy styles at an affordable price. All you will need is a fabric for the lining and the shell, cord, scissors, measuring tape, thread, and a functional sewing machine. Once you have all the materials in place, you can find a few tutorials online and start making your bag.
- Revamped Sun Hat
A floppy straw hat is a summer staple for the days when you’re relaxing on the dock of a lakeside cottage. Here are some simple designs that you can do with craft paint to give your hat a new makeover:
- A thick gold band along the top rim
- An ombre or rainbow pattern on the bottom rim
- Stamped or printed pastel shapes like polka dots
Get ready to don your summer fashion such as breezy crochet tank top, freshly-cut jean shorts, and your colorful sunhat, along with your homemade bag stuffed with essentials, on your next trip to a sandy beach. With these spectacular DIY crafts, you will be more than ready for whatever summer has to throw at you.