gratefulbride's Blue wedding


06/09/2008
bling undies
bling undies
   
DIY Unmentionables
Tutorial
I found this on another blog from Meghan @ My Cleveland Wedding (she's fab), where the bride actually found the steps from a fellow Knottie Bride, & here we are..thought this might come in handy for any of you who may be interested in designing & creating your own wedding bling undies. Have fun!! BTW, the bride mentioned is very, very talented & now is a seller with etsy.com. Check her out:) Here is her directions. How gracious of her!

You Need:
Hotfix flatback rhinestones: I used 10ss but you can go smaller for sure

Mylar Paper

Wax-tipped rhinestone picker-upper

Undies of your choice


1. In MICROSOFT WORD go to "Insert----> WordArt" and use WordArt to type out your text. Use one text box for your soon-to-be last name "Mrs.XXX" and then use a separate text box for your "EST. DATE" if you choose to include this.

2. Use the Word draw tools panel and select 'Rotate or Flip' then choose 'Flip Horizontal.' This will flip your text so it looks like you are looking at a mirror image of the text. Next adjust your text for the font you want (Lucida Handwriting or Calligraphy are nice) and font size. Print them out and through trial and error see what will fit well on the undies you choose. Then print and cut out your text.

3. Next, tape your text down onto your work surface and tape it so it stays in place.

4. Then take your MYLAR paper--peel off the sticky sheet away from the white backing and place the sticky sheet on top of your text--sticky side UP. Tape it down to the table, too, so it stays put.

5. Then just place your rhinestones onto the sticky mylar paper over your text (trace it with the rhinestones). Make sure your rhinestones are SHINY SIDE DOWN and glue side up. You should be looking at the glue side (when you flip it and put on your undies the shiny side will be up).

6. After you're done with the design, place it shiny side up onto your undies. Take a thin cloth or even thin t-shirt and place it over the design/mylar paper. On high heat and NO STEAM place the iron over the design (and cloth) and put pressure. This is melting the glue! Do this until you feel the stones are setting. Then flip the undies over and apply the iron to the back of the undies too. This is IMPORTANT in making sure they set!


Cost Break Down

720 hotfix 10SS flatback rhinestones: $10.94 (including shipping--EBAY) [I did not use them all]
Mylar Paper: $4.99 (Ebay)
Undies: $2.99 from Burlington Coat Factory (Rampage)
Total Cost: $18.92

Compare to a pricetag of $32.99 (that is WITH cheapest shipping option) from CustomGlamGirl.com. Also, CustomGlamGirl has restrictions on the amount of letters you can use: 14 characters. Which would have made my little "Established in...." line not possible.
be sure to google 'bling chic' & check out the true diva's etsy site. she does it all.
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2009winterbride
 |  Vancouver, BC, Canada  |  06/09/2008
I like this idea ...my cousin is getting married the summer...i should make her a pair of undies :)
mjview22
 |  Kansas city, MO, United states  |  06/09/2008
So cute!! You did awesome! I'm gonna have to add this one to my TO-DO list!
timsgirl
 |  Stoney creek, ON, Canada  |  06/09/2008
aw too cute, Thanx
futurechelseawooley
 |  Arlington, TX, United states  |  06/09/2008
Thanks for the super cute idea!
thatpinkbride
 |  Charlotte, NC, United states  |  06/09/2008
so pretty!
pinklady
 |  Mt. laurel, NJ, United states  |  06/09/2008
awww...I love them that a very good and creative idea...AWESOME!
sweetp
 |  Pine bluff, AR, United states  |  06/10/2008
These are sooooo cute....
ralais
 |  Boca raton, FL, United states  |  06/10/2008
I'm glad you posted this.  This past weekend I went out & bought all of the materials to make them... I was just going to "wing" it... so you are a real time-saver for me.

P.S.  I bought everything in blue... for my "something blue."
soontobeamrs
 |  Sudbury, ON, Canada  |  06/10/2008
Wow thanks for posting this, it is super helpful! I'm guessing it could also work for t-shirts, tank tops, boxers, etc? I really want to make "Bride, Bridesmaid, Flowergirl, etc" tanks for the morning we are getting ready!
soontobeamrs
 |  Sudbury, ON, Canada  |  06/10/2008
Haha I just re-read my comment - forget about 'boxers' haha I would never make my FH wear those!! lol Its been a long day...
Marta12
 |  Chicago, IL, United states  |  06/10/2008
This is great. It will help me save a few bucks instead of buying all those tanks etc. But 720 rhinestones for 10.94? Everytime I look on ebay for those I get 100 for 6.99 listings. ughh.

I really want to make myself a tank.
chineyelovesrickey
 |  Los angeles, CA, United states  |  06/10/2008
that is cute!!!
alybrand
 |  Seattle, WA, United states  |  06/10/2008
Hey thanks for the directions! Those are super cute!
Jody
 |  Herndon, VA, United states  |  06/11/2008
If you gals do not want to do all the work......check me out!!

http://jody.matsushima.googlepages.com/forsale
sonyrobbs
 |  Pinckney, MI, United states  |  06/13/2008
Those are SO cute! Love the bling!
thefuturemrssims
 |  Bradenton, FL, United states  |  06/18/2008
That is the greatest idea! You did a great job. I was going to buy a pair for myself online, but I think I will try to make my own as well :)
Kim
 |  Reston, VA, United states  |  09/09/2008
Does anyone know where to get this mylar paper other than Ebay?  Can you buy it in a store somewhere?
jaybb1
 |  Reston, VA, United states  |  09/09/2008
Does anyone know where to get this mylar paper other than Ebay?  Can you buy it in a store somewhere?
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