This week's remix is a mixed print shirt. Mixed prints is currently trending heavily with mixes such as florals and stripes, leopard and polka dots, or even paisley and plaid. The key to making this work is to make sure at least one color repeats in each pattern, mix small prints with bigger prints, and limit prints to two. For this project I took two printed shirts and made it into one color-blocked print top.
Supplies:
2 printed shirts
chalk or marking pen
ruler
scissors
pins
sewing machine
Mark on each shirt where you want each block to be placed using the chalk and ruler and cut.
Place each piece right sides facing each other making sure one piece is inside of the other piece.
Pin around the edges to hold in place.
Sew using a straight stitch and then repeat using a zig zag stitch. You can also use a serger.
How you feel about the mixed prints trend? Is it something that works for you?
I would never have thought to make my own mixed-print top, but wow! I am impressed! Love that color combination and it's very flattering on you! Thanks for linking up to Manic Monday! :) Gina On the Daily Express
I love it! What a cute top!
ReplyDeleteI like this and I'll definitely give it a try! I've done mixed prints a few times I like it.
ReplyDeleteMaking sure one color repeats in both patterns is a great tip! You pull of this mixed print look so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's cool right! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Inge!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to make my own mixed-print top, but wow! I am impressed! Love that color combination and it's very flattering on you! Thanks for linking up to Manic Monday! :)
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Very cool! I definitely love mixing different prints--it definitely makes for an interesting outfit!
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I am impressed! What a great idea to refashion your tops!!
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I love mixed prints on other people. I can't believe you made that top! I'm very impressed. It looks great!
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Thanks and what about mixed prints on yourself?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt sure does! :-) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina!
ReplyDeleteMixing prints is one of my favorite ways to add personality to a look. This top is so fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm more of a solid person, but I might give prints a shot this year!
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