DIY PROJECT No. 3: BLEACHING

A pair of trousers that I didn't feel like wearing anymore (which I had cut into shorts);

A pail, and some bleach;

Unfortunately, the result you see above isn't what those pair of shorts look like at this moment. Someday, when the planets align, I'll give it my best and try to recreate that exact same color of pink on those exact same pair of shorts. I thought I already had it, but it faded away just like that tinge of infatuation that rushes through each and every one of us whenever we pass by the apples of our eyes. It was my fault. Over-thinking really can do horrible things, trust me. So when you find yourself in a place that is exactly what you've been searching for, set all of those thoughts free, and just live in the moment; cherish it as if it were a little child you cradle in your arms, because in a blink of an eye, that child would have grown up to be a fine young man or woman who would be ready to leave, and go out, and explore the beautiful world that he/she had been born in. Someday, I promise I will get that exact same color of pink back onto those exact same pair of shorts.

DIY PROJECT No. 2: DIP DYEING

Transformation; that's what Doing It Yourself is all about. Alright, maybe not all the time, but a lot of times when it comes to DIY-ing. It's about taking an article of clothing that you own that's possibly  plain, old, sad, or ordinary, and turning it into something that'll put a smile on your face every time you wear it because you feel really happy with how it came out and you're proud to actually wear something that you "made" with your own two hands. Trust me when I say that it's genuinely fulfilling to venture into a little DIY-ing, even if you're only doing it just for fun, or whatever reason you might conjure up from the deep abyss of your head; it doesn't matter. What does matter is that you let creativity grow in the process.

Step 1: Grab the materials you'll need: dyes of your desired color, something you'd want to dip-dye (like say in my case, a short-sleeved button-down shirt), and of course a wash basin to do the dyeing in.

Step 2: Heat up some water to a boil, pour it into your wash basin, aquarium, or pot of choice, then add the dye. (Note of the instructions of the dye that you have because I'm not entirely sure if all dyes have the same instructions)

inspired by Dries Van Noten;

Step 3: Partially submerge your material of choice and keep doing so until you've achieved your desired look. Rinse, and ring well, then hang it out in the sun to dry. (Note that clothes are always darker when wet, so expect the color to lighten when your dyed material dries-up)

DIY PROJECT No. 1

For my first ever "Do It Yourself" post here on this blog, I'll depict, step by step, how you can paint your own T-shirt. I've actually already posted this on my old blog, but just for the sake of posting, I'm blogging about it once again over here. So anyway, I've already done this project a couple of times. To be honest, it's quite a simple and easy endeavor if you think about it. All you'd need are the materials called for, some spare time, and a dash of creativity for this DIY project. Alright, I'll get started then:

Some shirts that I'd made

1. Gather all your materials! You’ll need some paint, paintbrushes, a pencil, scissors or a cutter, folders, and a plain t-shirt.

  2. Choose a design and transfer it onto a folder, and cut it out afterward.

3. Start painting! Place your stencil on top of the shirt and apply some paint.

4. Let your creation dry all the way, and you're all set to wear it!

*Remember to use Textile paint when doing this because it’s really made for printing/painting on t-shirts.

*When painting the shirt, don’t forget to place a plastic bag or the like inside the shirt. You wouldn’t want the paint to bleed to the back side!

*Take note that when painting, the paint can still crawl outside the area of the stencil. These shirts are home-made anyway, so I guess it’s okay. Unless you’d want to use tape to outline your design (which will help to stop the paint from spreading, but will take some time to do).

 *Don’t put too much detail into the design.

 *Apply more than one coat of paint so that it’ll last.
 Alright, I guess that concludes this DIY post then. Oh, and a Happy Easter to everyone!!