My friend Annie told me that Michael’s is the place to go for hot pink tees, so I bought one as soon as I could. I thing it’s men’s sizing, but since it’s made out of a thinner, drapier knit, the oversized fit looks good.
I wore it a few times plain before I set it aside in my studio for a little overhaul. As I was prepping for Alt Summit, the idea of this shirt came to mind, and it just seemed to fit perfectly. I had originally painted the saying: “I’m gonna make beautiful things” but I wanted to be a little more tongue-in-cheek rather than aspirational, so I vectorized it and took out “‘m gonna”. I certainly didn’t want to come across as conceited when wearing this tee, and I really hope I didn’t.
I just wanted to show potential partners and sponsors that I have a sense of humor and that I really do try to make pretty things.
I vectorized this quote and cut it out using my Silhouette and some iron-on heat transfer.
I wear this top all the time. Like every day, if it’s not dirty. I also made the leggings out of some thrifted knit I scored for $3. Now I have two pairs of floral pants! My dreams have come true!
Outfit details:
- sweater: H&M
- top: Michael’s, handmade lettering
- pants: thrifted & handmade
- shoes: c/o PB&J boutique
What a great top and I’m loving the knit leggings, too!
Yes you do!!! Love the shoes!
This is an awesome top! You did such a great job. I’ve been looking for something oversized and thin knit for a iron-on project I’m doing so I will check out Michael’s. Thank you for sharing!
You most certainly do – from clothes, to calligraphy, to paintings to children. Well done. And pink advertising t-shirts – you do those well too. Plus, partners and advertisers want to work with people with confidence and skills, which wearing your shirt demonstrates.
Its been fun to see some of your calligraphy on Design Mom lately! I love the outfit.
Loved seeing this outfit on you! The lettering looks perfect.
Sorry, but what is the shilouette. And could you make a tutorial to show how exactly you did it? I mean to write the letters on the t-shirt. I ‘ve read many times this phrase but it still seems a bit complicated to me.Thanks
Love the floral leggings!
Also, that shirt is funny. Maybe not so much to a stranger but, hey, they don’t know you anyways. (And I act like I do, eep.)
So cute! I love it!
I love the top and the floral leggings! I’ve been craving a Silhouette for a while but just can’t justify the splurge. Maybe soon. :)
You DO make beautiful things! And you look beautiful in your shirt + leggings. So creative +inspiring!
Love the shirt! Most beautifulest things you made by far are P & F. :)
LOVE this shirt, too. I saw it on Instagram when you first made it and asked if you were taking orders :) but didn’t want to bug you during your Alt stuff. I would love to have a shirt like this! Let me know! Thanks!
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