DIY: Frenchie Sweater


Over the last few weeks, I have become increasingly obsessed with dogs on sweaters. It started with this J.Crew sweater and I couldn't let the idea go until I had one of my own. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one for less than $40. I made this one with less than $10 in materials.


supplies:
white & red vinyl
fabric paint (I used this style)
permanent marker
small paint brush
needle & thread

I printed off this french bulldog illustration and used it as a guide to cut the shape out of white vinyl (I used 1/8 yard of the cheap vinyl from Walmart's fabric section). I cut the bow tie out of vinyl as well, though it could be painted on. I used fabric paint to add the brown spots and marker to put the eyes, nose, mouth, and outline on. Then I hand sewed the dog onto my top with black thread and then the bow tie with red thread.




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skinnies / forever 21 - $11 | similar here 
coral pumps / payless - $7 | similar here (fabulous option) | and here
vintage earrings / thrifted - $5 | similar here | and here

What do you think? 

21 comments:

  1. you're so amazing at these diys! it looks great. :]

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  2. AHHH! I love it!!!!! I'm def pinning this one!

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    xoxo
    A-

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  3. this tee is awesome. you're awesome!

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  4. Okay, such a good idea. Sounds like a pretty simple project too. I can't wait to try this, I've been loving the animal sweaters lately too! You're great.

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  5. I am all about these animal sweaters and patterns. Love this outfit. And who could resist a Frenchie in a bowtie?

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    1. For some reason Google is not adding my name to comments. Awesome. I am not an anonymous troller!

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    2. I think the bowtie is what sealed the deal for me.

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  6. I love this!!! I was coveting that JC Sweater as well!!! Your DIY turned out super cute!!!

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  7. OMG, I'm dying over this. So cute! That Frenchie is so dapper!

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  8. I've been obsessed with the animal sweaters lately, too. Cute!

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  9. Seriously?! It doesn't get any better than this--your doggie sweater is the CUTEST. How creative?! You're my shero! LOL

    Mandi

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  10. Wow!!! Your's is so much cuter than the J Crew version and so original. You really are brilliant.

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  11. OMG you are so dang cute in this sweater! I have to make one for myself ASAP. Very cute blog, I will def. be following :)

    Emily
    emilyp711..wordpress.com

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  12. Yay! I'm so glad you decided to DIY this! Adorable!

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  13. that is the best dog sweater ever!! I love it, and my 4 year old says he wants one too!


    Jill

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  14. I made 2 of these for my kids and they are adorable! my only tip that I figured out for the 2nd one is to use a glue stick, regular washable, to stick down the vinyl before you sew it so it doesn't shift around

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  15. very enjoyable blog.then I will follow.
    Waiting for more writings. :))

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  16. Wow! I've been wanting a dog sweater foreverrrr. I have two beagles, and really wanted a beagle one, but the only one I could find was like $150..so way jose. This is awesome! I've got to give it a try! :)

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