How To use Hotfix metal studs on clothing

DIY: Create A Bedazzled Shirt With Hotfix Metal Studs

You are out shopping for new clothes, but the prices overwhelm you, when suddenly you find a good deal for a t-shirt. The only problem, it's way too plain. With the help of another shirt and some hotfix metal studs, you can transform the shirt into something fabulous.

For this project, I used:

• 2 T-shirts (the gray one purchased at the local craft store)
• Scissors
• pins
• sewing machine
• hot fix wand or iron
• 4 mm silver round hot fix metal studs
• 6 mm silver round hot fix metal studs

I used two T-shirts for this project. The pink one is the size I wear that I picked up on clearance, and the gray one is larger, purchased at the local craft store. Prewash both shirts before starting. Lay the gray T-shirt on a flat surface and cut straight across just below the armhole. Place the bottom piece aside and discard the top. Lay the pink tee shirt out flat and cut straight across  about 3 1/2 inches below the arm hole. Place the top piece aside and discard the bottom.

Sew a gathering stitch ½ inch from the top edge of the gray piece. Gather to fit the width of the pink shirt. Pin right sides together spreading the gathers along the edge of the shirt.

Using a ½ inch seam allowance, sew together using a medium zigzag stitch or serger.

What I really like about using hotfix embellishments is that once you lay out your design, you can just press the hot fix wand on the embellishment to adhere. If the shirts are thin, you can place a piece of wax paper between layers to prevent gluing through the back.  I spaced 4 mm silver round hot fix metal studs along the seam of the two shirts, spacing about ½ inches apart.

​I spaced the 6 mm silver round hot fix metal studs above the line of 4 mm studs in between these smaller studs. If you are using a hot fix wand, use the flat head for metal studs. Heat the wand and when hot, gently press on the metal stud for 12-15 seconds. Repeat until all the studs are adhered. You can also use an iron. Heat the iron to the highest setting without steam.  Place a white piece of paper over the design to prevent scorching and gently press down for 12-15 seconds. DO NOT slide the iron as this may move your metal studs.

Casual yet chic, this will be your new favorite shirt.

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