Sew in Tune – Paint it Black by I Make Stuff

July 25, 2012 by 18 Comments
Before we get to our guest post for the day, let me tell you about the Blank Slate Basics giveaway Stacey and I are doing. Each of us will be giving away 3 copies of this eBook at the end of this series (August 16th at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! and August 17th here). You can do 1 entry per day (except Sundays – no series posts that day) during the series, by commenting on that day’s guest post on the hosting blog. You must put your email address in your comment each time. Stacey and I will compile all the comments, and 3 winners will be chosen from comments on each blog. Oh, and in case you can’t wait, I am taking pre-orders for the book! Click the tab in my header bar to find out more. 
Now, without further ado, I’ll give the post over to Alida.
Hello there!  I am Alida from I Make Stuff, and today I’m going to show you how to take a plain white tee and make it look and feel like a vintage band tee.  This look was originally inspired by The Rolling Stones’ song Paint It Black.  Of course, when I was trying to explain to my son who the Rolling Stones are the only reference I could think of is the Maroon 5 song “Moves Like Jagger” so that’s what ended up going on the tee shirt :-)

 I free-handed mine, but you could use a stencil or whatever you want to get your desired look!

Total disclosure:  I totally stole the idea to use glue from Pinafores and Pinwheels.  Here is her tutorial on Project Run and Play.  You should check it out!

 On dyeing times:  I wish I’d left mine in about twice as long as I did.  The times listed here are the actual times I used.  You can adjust depending on how light or dark you want your shirt.

When your dye bath is complete rinse the shirt in cold water making sure to get all the glue off.  Then wash and dry your shirt by itself.  (If you don’t it will bleed all over everything.)

These bad boys are AWESOME!  (Yes, I badly need a manicure.  BADLY.)

Most vintage tees have bright colors, so go nuts!  Now this looks good, but it’s still a little too bright…

Add 5-7 tea bags to enough boiling water to cover the tee shirt and let it steep for 10-20 minutes.  Then add the shirt, stirring around often.  The tea bath gives the tee a more “worn” look.  I threw my tee shirt in directly after using the sharpie markers and it didn’t bleed at all.

Wash and dry as you would any tee shirt.

To make it even softer and more vintage-y, you can brine it in a salt bath for 2-3 days.  
Be fore-warned…once you do this for one child you may end up with a whole rock band! 

Thanks Alida! While you’re looking around Alida’s blog, make sure to catch her Tony Faux Hawk outfit - another great boy look. 


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  1. pintucks says:
    July 25, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Alida, I LOVE what you did with this tutorial!!! Really great job – it’s so cool; I’m definitely going to try this for my short person. Thanks for the tutorial!!

    Awesome news too about the giveaway – I’m very much intrigued by this pattern!! Thank you!!

    xo

    Christy.

    christypintucks(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. Vanessa@Designs By Sessa says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    This is too “cool”! haha! I love the Maroon 5 remix of it, too! And I WANT THIS EBOOK… can guest posters participate!? Vanessa@DesignsBySessa.com

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  3. Without Directions says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Ok, the t-shirt idea is great, but the “photo bomb” at the end stole the show!

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  4. Lenora Jane says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    Brilliant! Have had a tshirt idea floating around in my head for a friend that was juuust a little too complicated/multicolored for screenprint…going to give this a whack. Thanks!

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  5. Jonie says:
    July 25, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Alida – Great job as always!! Love it. I think my whole family will be getting some new t-shirts soon! Love the photo bomb!!

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  6. Kathie says:
    July 25, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I’ve got to try that glue technique!!

    tanagriz@gmail.com

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  7. gina w. says:
    July 25, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Great t-shirt! :)
    This e-book is going to be awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Ginamwalker at gmail dot com

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  8. Mae says:
    July 25, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I’ve just recently started following you (i’m not sure HOW I DIDN’T BEFORE, you’re on so many different blogs! go girl!) *& have come to love reading your posts. this shirt is super cool and I’m excited that I know how to create a vintage effect. I’d absolutely love to win your Ebook. achristie87 (at) gmail.com my fingers are crossed!

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  9. Palak says:
    July 25, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    This glue idea is so smart– I never would have thought of it! I’m excited about the give away too! theburrow1808 (at) gmail.com

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  10. Alyssa P says:
    July 25, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    That’s so great! I love the increased dip time to give the layer colors. I bet that band sounds amazing!! alyssabpittman at gmail dot com

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  11. memmens says:
    July 26, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Great – it’s actually my 5yr old girl who wants to be a rock star right now! give it a few years though and my boy may be more interested!

    mary(at)emmens(dot)co(dot)uk

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  12. Ajaire says:
    July 26, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Alida, this came out great! I love when I see bloggers try other bloggers’ techniques and give them a twist. It makes me think if at least two have tried it with success, it must be possible and not just a fluke! I can’t wait to try some glue “painting” today :)

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  13. Carla G says:
    July 26, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    What a great shirt!! Thanks for the tutorial! :)
    bcgeates at netbistro dot com

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  14. LilleKrokodille says:
    July 26, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Thanks for some great shirt ideas and tips :)

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  15. Joelle says:
    July 26, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    love the idea of resist-dying … and looks like a perfect diy for an older (older than toddler) boy!
    joellemarie72 at yahoo dot com

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  16. Suzanne Winter says:
    July 30, 2012 at 9:04 am

    awesome tutorial as always! suzannewinterphotography@gmail.com

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  17. Pinafores and Pinwheels says:
    August 1, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Yay! So glad the glue technique worked for you and I love your twist! Thanks for the mention!! ~Stephanie

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  18. Sparkle and Co says:
    August 4, 2012 at 4:22 am

    Great technique and thanks for the giveaway ;)

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