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DIY Pineapple Print Shirt Tutorial

DIY Pineapple Print Shirt Tutorial

Nothing says summer more than a tropical fruit print.

And I bet you can make your own print right now.

All you need is a few household items. That way you can upcycle an old plain shirt with a fresh pineapple print. And you can enjoy summer all year long!

How to make your own personalized Pineapple Print | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

How To Make a Custom Print Shirt

What you’ll need:

  • a plain shirt
  • 1 or 2 sponges
  • fabric paint

Optional:

  • Pearls or beads
  • needle and thread – and some very basic sewing skills


How to make your own Pineapple Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 1: Put a piece of cardboard between your shirt to prevent any stains.

How to make your own Pineapple Print Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 2: For the ‘base’ of my pineapple, I cut the corners of my sponge.

How to make your own easy Pineapple Print Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 3: Put a thick layer of fabric paint on your sponge/stencil.

How to make your own Pineapple Print Shirt - it's easy! A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 4: The moment of truth! Carefully place your sponge – painted side down – on your shirt. Press it down firmly.

How to make your own Pineapple print Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 5: For the leaves I cut out a custom made stencil. I used both sides to get a symmetric pattern.

How to make your own Pineapple Shirt  | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 6: Apply a new layer of fabric paint on your stencil before each leaf.

How to make your own Pineapple Print | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

How to make your own easy Pineapple Print | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

How to make your own easy & fun Pineapple Print Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

How to make your own cute personal print | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

Step 7: As a finishing touch I sewed on a few pearls!

How to make your own easy and cute Pineapple Print Shirt | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

How to make your own personalized Pineapple Print | A DIY by The Makeup Dummy

What print will you make?

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Sunday 11th of October 2015

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