Burberry Inspired Recycled Denim Top

Recycled Denim materials (assorted colours)

Fabric Scissors

Black bobbin of thread

1 White cotton t-shirt

Tape measure

Pins

Fabric Chalk

Sewing Machine

Lay out recycled denim materials

Use chalk and tape measure to make a 2 x 2 inch triangle

Use fabric scissors to cut out the triangle

Use triangle as a template for the rest of the cut outs, by pinning the triangle onto the fabric and cutting around it

Cut out approx 16 triangles for the first ring

Pin them in the order above, around the collar of the t-shirt

Set up sewing machine

1. Filling bobbin

2. Routing the thread

3. Threading needle

4. Locking bobbin

Stitch along the edge of the triangle onto the t – shirt

Re-do entire process for second ring, using another shade/colour of recycled denim

*example of second ring

Ready to wear!

Model: Lara Matic

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