In the excitement of scoping out your favorite acts during festival season, you must not overlook one thing: Your outfits! While concert tickets often cost a pretty penny, there’s no reason your ensembles should, too. Instead of splurging on clothing and accessories, craft your own outfits at home. You can put any (or all!) of these festival fashion projects together in time for your next musical getaway.
10. Floral Sunglasses
Protect your eyes in style with a pair of customized floral shades. This easy, quick and fun project makes an especially good starter choice for novice crafters. Plus, flowers make the perfect adornment for spring and summer, even beyond your festival weekend. To personalize this functional accessory, choose a color scheme that fits your taste and style.
9. Marbled Sunglasses
You can achieve a more subtle look with marbled sunglasses. Made with nail polish and water, this resourceful project uses up those old bottles of polish. For best results, use shades with thick, wide frames. Wayfarers and cat eyes both make great options.
8. Braided Chain Headband
When you spend all day outside, nothing should get in the way of you and a good time. Start by keeping your mane out of your face with a braided chain headband. It also helps you stay cool in the sun, especially if you have longer hair. Here’s a tip: When you’re not using it as a headband, wear it as a necklace or wrap it around your wrist as a bracelet. This way, you’ll always have it with you.
7. Twisted Turban Headband
For another way to keep your hair in place, make a DIY turban headband from an old scarf. You can also use fabric remnants from old clothes or past projects. The twisted detail brings in some personality, while an elastic attachment helps it stay in place. The best part is that the fabric from one scarf can make several headbands.
6. Oversized Tassel Necklace
Nothing says “festival” like tassel details. For less than $1, you can create a tassel pendant necklace with a skein of embroidery thread. Most craft stores sell one skein for 30 to 40 cents, making this project extremely easy on the pocket. For a bohemian touch, layer this necklace with shorter pieces and smaller pendants.
5. Beaded Strappy Sandals
Sandals are a girl’s best friend when it comes to spring and summer events. With these DIY beaded sandals, you can rock festival style from head to toe. The technique takes some time and patience, but the end result makes it worth it. People won’t believe you made them yourself!
4. Lace-Trimmed Tank Top
Take an old shirt and transform it into a flirty top with this inexpensive project. All you need is some lace trim and an afternoon of hand-stitching. This tutorial starts off with a sleeveless shirt, but you can also use a T-shirt by cutting off the sleeves. Simply use fabric scissors to cut along the inside of the shoulder seam. Craft stores sell basic T-shirts in a wide variety of colors, but you can also use old shirts from a thrift shop.
3. Lace-Trimmed Plaid Top
For a different take on lace trim, add it to the bottom of a button-down shirt. This no-sew technique is ideal for tops that are too long or short for your liking. Just cut the bottom to your desired length and add the lace. You can even use this method on an inexpensive men’s button-down shirt.
2. Pompom Scarf
Even the hottest of summer days can turn into brisk, cool nights. Instead of hauling around a bulky sweater, bring along a DIY embellished scarf. By day, tie this no-sew DIY around your waist, purse or hair for the ultimate cool-girl look. Once the sun sets, wrap it around your shoulders or neck for an extra layer. Use a lightweight scarf so nothing holds you down as you dance the night away.
1. DIY Floral Crown
This DIY floral crown makes for the perfect hair accessory if you want to channel your inner flower child. And what better place to embrace your inner boho hippie than an outdoor music festival? This simple DIY uses faux flowers, ribbon, and floral wire and tape to create a floral crown that you can use festival after festival.
