DIY: Embellished Sweatshirt

We're back with another DIY collaboration and this month's project is embellished sweatshirts. Mckenzie from Why Buy It DIY It created her sweatshirt using leopard gems and I created mine using studs, buttons and zippers. Supplies: gold triangle, square and circle iron on studs gold cone prong studs gold buttons black bling stickers glue needle and thread iron and press cloth zippers sewing machine sweatshirt (thrifted $2)

I made the sweatshirt more fitting by taking in the sleeves about 3 inches and the sides about 1 inch. It was originally a men's medium.
You can create a design or pattern first or just randomly place the pieces anywhere. It took me two days to come up with a design. I know I have to stop procrastinating.
First I applied the iron studs.
Second I applied glue to the stickers and pressed in place. I used Aleene's jewel-it glue. The glue is white but it dries clear.
Next, I pushed the cone studs through the sweatshirt and flattened down the prongs.
Lastly, I used needle and thread to hand sew the buttons in place.
For the zippers, I marked and measured where I wanted it to go and stitched each side onto the sweatshirt using a zipper foot. I cut off the excess and applied fray stop to the ends.

J Crew, Mango and Forever21 has some nice embellished sweatshirts. Will you be adding one to your wardrobe? Don't forget to check out Mckenzie's embellished sweatshirt!!
Outfit Details: jeans JBrand | boots Dolce Vita