Hello and welcome (back) to the Planet Forward blog for an eco-friendly fashionista craft Friday. Being fashionable does not mean you can’t be eco-friendly or a bit of a DIY’er. That is why we are showing you how to get a runway inspired look that repurposes that old black tank top in your closet. We are using Oscar de la Renta’s spring 2012 black silk georgette white tassel embroidered dress as the inspiration for an uber cute tank top. This fashion forward DIY craft came from P.S. – I made this… creator and founder Erica Domesek on enews.  If you can sew on a button you can make this top. If you can’t sew a button, it’s worth learning. Let’s get started.

What You Need:

• Chalk
• Needle
• Thread
• Scissors
• 10-14 tassels

Directions:

1. Lay out your tank top on a table.
2. Space the tassels on the shirt in a rows. Alternate between rows of three and four tassels you’ll need to make three to four rows depending on the length of the top. Space the tassels in-between each other as de la Renta with the original dress.
3. Take the chalk and mark where the tassels are so you know where to sew them.
4. Adhere the tassels where you placed the chalk mark using you stitches through the top of the tassel.

When making this craft you should know that tassels come with a loop on the top so just snip it off after sewing.  Pick white or cream tassels so they stand out against the black tank top. If you really like this look then you might want to experiment with different colour tank tops and tassels. However, the black and white gives the top a classic look that would work under your favorite blazer or wrap when going out for dinner or drinks.

If you can’t sew you can cheat by using your trusty glue gun or no-sew iron-on tape. Yes, you probably will need to buy tassels, but you are reusing the tank top and creating a whimsical, one-of-a-kind piece.

The next time you see a look on the runway that you love, get creative and see how you can replicate it yourself. This goes to show that you can be runway ready on a budget while still being eco-friendly.

Viva la DIY fashionista! Now go check out P.S. – I made this…
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