Category Archives: DIY

Cropped Top DIY

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Recently we’ve been seeing tons of cropped tops all over the place. With Coachella rolling in we thought it was the perfect time to spruce up one of our cropped tops with neon accents. We had so much fun creating this piece and can’t wait to rock this look all summer long.
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SUPPLIES:
3/8” Imported Chromspun Grosgrain in Neon Green

Magna Tac Glue

Scissors

Cropped Top (Forever 21)


STEPS:
Wrap your 3/8” Imported Chromspun Grosgrain Ribbon around the hemline of your cropped top.

Cut the 3/8” Imported Chromspun Grosgrain once it circles around the top.

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NOTE: If there is an elastic band in the back make sure to leave it uncovered or else your top will no longer stretch

Now that your 3/8” Imported Chromspun Grosgrain ribbon is measured, carefully glue it down.

Use a small amount of glue since the ribbon is very thin. You can add more glue later if you feel it is necessary.

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Repeat the above steps for any additional area you choose to embellish. We chose to highlight both straps by measuring the ribbon, cutting it and gluing it down.

Make sure your top is perfectly dry before you show it off to all of your friends!

Be sure to check out our homepage for all your music festival favorites

 

Fringe Bag DIY

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Love fringe? Love studs? This spring time bag update is perfect for you!
Rather than buying a new bag revamp one that you already have with some of our favorite trims!DSC_0128SUPPLIES

8” Imported Ultra Suede Fringe- Beige

4MM HF Octagon Rhinestone Stud in Gold

Bag

Needle

Thread

Iron

Scrap piece of fabric

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Place your 4MM HF Octagon Rhinestone Stud in Gold on your 8” Imported Ultra Suede Fringe- Beige
DSC_0135Make sure each of your 4MM HF Octagon Rhinestone Studs are centered on each piece of fringe.
Once the stud is properly placed, cover the fringe with a piece of scrap paper.
Iron the scrap piece of fabric for 15 seconds. This will allow your studs to properly stick.

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Once you have added all of your studs onto your fringe you’re ready to attach your fringe to your bag. Starting from the inside, begin sewing the fringe into place.

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Now you’re ready to show off your new and improved bag!

DSC_0178For more music festival fashion check out our M&J homepage

Top 5 Music Festival Fashion DIYs

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Coachella is quickly approaching and many other festivals are not far along. Even though most people attend these festivals for the music and entertainment factor there is an abundance of style not to be missed. Whether you’re in a neon suit, bikini top or rocking a floral headband you won’t go unnoticed. These festivals bring some of the most stylish people together. While packing for these trips take note that your fashion choices are endless as well as your DIY opportunities. Here are some of our favorite music festival DIYs. We’re loving all of these looks and can’t wait to try them out! 
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Chain HeadbandLove Maegan

A Pair and a SpareA Pair and a Spare

Runway DIYRunway DIY

Say Yes to HobokenSay yes to Hoboken

For more DIY inspiration check out our DIY Coachella Inspired Headpiece Post from 2012

Striped Sequin Pillow DIY

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There’s something about sequins that we can’t get enough of. When looking for a medium for our pillow revamp we jumped at the opportunity of incorporating our notice me-trim: sequins!

SUPPLIES

2 ¼ “6-ROW STRETCH SEQUIN-Turquoise 

 2 ¼ “6-ROW STRETCH SEQUIN-Blue Iris 

Pillow

Glue

Scissors

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Place the end of your sequin trim over your pillow. Cut the trim once it reaches the other side creating a sequin trim strip.

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Continue to cut your sequin trim into even pieces. Create as many strips as needed to cover the entire pillow. Lay your now even pieces in a pattern you feel comfortable with. We opted to mix our Blue Iris Sequin Trim with our Turquoise Sequin Trim

DSC_0007Using your Gem Tac Glue begin gluing down your first piece of sequin trim. Continue gluing each piece one at a time
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Before you know it your pillow will be ready to show off
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Alexander McQueen Inspired Bag DIY

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Each year there is an it-bag. This coveted item is desired by everyone but owned by a select few.  This past year everyone had been crazed over the Alexander McQueen Skull bag.  Upon adding our Skull Nailheads to our e-commerce site, we realized how simple this DIY would be.  Check out our Alexander McQueen Inspired DIY tutorial below.

SUPPLIES:
12MM x 8MM IRON-ON SKULL NAILHEADS

4MM METAL CHAIN

REVOLVING LEATHER HOLE PUNCH

IRON

SCRAP PIECE OF FABRIC

WALLET

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STEPS:
Place one of your 12MM x 8MM IRON-ON SKULL NAILHEADS face up on your wallet.

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Gently put a piece of scrap fabric over that wallet, covering the nailhead.
Now iron your fabric for 15 seconds

DSC_0027Slowly remove the fabric, checking to see if your nailhead stayed in place.
NOTE: The Nailhead will be hot, so wait several seconds before you touch it.

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You can create a design with your 12MM x 8MM IRON-ON SKULL NAILHEADS one at a time, or all at once.

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Repeat the original step over again…Placing the skulls face up, covering it with fabric and ironing.
NOTE: If your skulls are not secure, iron for an additional 15 seconds.

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Once you have created a pattern you are happy with on either side you may choose to add a strap.
Using your REVOLVING LEATHER HOLE PUNCH, poke a hole on either side of the wallet.

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Pull your 4MM METAL CHAIN through the hole you had just created

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Open the 4MM METAL CHAIN a little bit, create a loop, and then secure the chain shut

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Carry the chain over and do the same thing for the other side.

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Now wear your bag around town!

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Lanvin Inspired Varsity DIY Necklace

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Even though we’re loving varsity embellishments on sweaters, jackets, beanies and scarves we opted to go in a different direction. Inspired by Lanvin’s Fall 2013 collection, we created this Varsity Letter necklace.
Enjoy the diy and check out MJTrim.com for supplies 

INSPIRED BY:
Lanvin’s Fall 2013 Collection

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SUPPLIES:

2” Sequin Letters Heat Seal Letters Silver/Grey/White

3 Denim Iron-On Patches

7MM Flat Curb Chain

11MM Flat Chain

19MM Metal Chain

6MM Molded Pearls

Iron

Safety Pins

Varsity DIY Supplies MJ Trimming

STEPS:

Iron two of the Denim Iron-On Patches together back to back with the denim on the outside.

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Place your 2” Sequin Letters Heat Seal Letters Silver/Grey/White where you’d like it to appear.

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Carefully flip it over so the letter is facing down on the ironing board.

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Gently iron the back of the denim. The heat causes the 2” Sequin Letters Heat Seal Letters Silver/Grey/White to stay in place.
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Once your 2” Sequin Letters Heat Seal Letters Silver/Grey/White feels secure, flip the denim over.
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Glue pearls around the 2” Sequin Letters Heat Seal Letters Silver/Grey/White creating a circle outline. Varsity DIY MJ Trimming

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Cut the excess denim off around the 6MM Molded Pearls.

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OPTION 1: Sew your chain around the 6MM Molded Pearls creating an additional border.
(as shown)
OR
OPTION 2: Glue your chain around the 6MM Molded Pearls creating an additional border

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Regardless of which option you selected for the previous step, leave an inch of 7MM Flat Curb Chain at the top.
Now safety pin the remaining chain together. Varsity DIY MJ Trimming

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Carry your 11MM Flat Chain chain through the loop you had just created.  

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Use an additional safety pin to secure both the 19MM Metal Chain and the 11MM Flat Chain  
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Top 5 Monogrammed DIY Projects

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Something about a monogrammed piece screams power. The bold lettering entails it to be yours and only yours. Regardless of how often your siblings ask to borrow your things a personalized piece will not go very far.  How can it? It was made for you!

Click on each of the images for the full diy tutorials.

Monogrammed DIY 1la vie en rose

Monogrammed DIY red sole diary

Monogrammed DIY my blessed life

Monogrammed DIY Design Mom

Monogrammed DIY 1Martha Stewart

Come by our store or visit MJTrim.com for a large selection of trims and notions waiting for your personal touch.

Top 5 Varsity D.I.Y Projects

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Varsity Letters have been a staple on high school campuses for decades. After these D.I.Y tutorials these pieces will be a staple in your closets as well.

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Check out our selection of Varsity Letters and Numbers at M&J Trimming or MJTrim.com

Floral Sweater D.I.Y

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Upon seeing Oscar De La Renta’s Spring 2013 collection, we were in awe.  The floral embellishments had been kicked into high gear leaving us with waves of excitement. Clearly we were left with no choice but to recreate an affordable but just as fabulous piece using M&J products.

INSPIRATION:
Oscar De La Renta Spring 2013 RTW
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SUPPLIES:

Crew Neck Sweater ($7 at K-mart)

Rosette By Yard(21 Rosettes) in Light Pink

Flower By The Yard 1 1/2″

Needle

Thread

Scissors

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STEPS:

Cut each rosette individually.

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Now individually cut out each flower from the other trim.

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Lay out the flowers in a design that you’re fond of.
We spaced the flowers out but feel free to play around with the layout.

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Pin down each flower once you have finalized your design.

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Begin sewing each flower onto the sweater.

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The Final Look…

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You can find all our floral trims and brooches at our store located at 1008 Sixth Avenue, New York NY 10018 or on our website!