These are Spirit Overalls!
Are Spirit Overalls just a Texas thing? I'm not sure! But just like homecoming mums and most Texas traditions, they are big, over-the-top, gaudy and all kinds of fun. These overalls are the kind of outfit that get you noticed!
Spirit Overalls are handmade by the girls (and/or their moms). The Spirit Sisters wear them every Friday to show their school spirit. Each pair of overalls is unique. I was recruited by Tiffany to help demonstrate ideas and share tips for creating Spirit Overalls. So she organized a little 'craft meet and greet' for me and the Spirit Sisters at our local Michael's store.
To make Spirit Overalls, start by finding a great pair of overalls. Most girls had ordered their overalls from Walmart.com or Forever 21. Some found pairs on Etsy, Ebay or in local resale shops.
I used Heat Bond and fabric to make the applique letters. Heat Bond adheres to back the of fabric with an iron. Then you can cut the fabric into any shape. Letters, paw prints, school mascot etc. Use fabric scissors to cut the fabric into the desired shape and then iron it on to the overalls.
Check the edges carefully to make sure the fabric applique is firmly attached to the denim overalls. At this point, you can sew around the edge of the fabric to finish it. Or you can outline the fabric with fabric paint. The fabric paint is a good option for those without a sewing machine.
Then you can add embellishments like bling, feathers, lace, patches etc.
The best part of Spirit Overalls is making something unique you can wear to show your school spirit.
DIY
Spirit Overalls: Materials List
-Overalls
-Iron
-Fabric
Scissors
-Hot
Glue Gun
-Hot
Glue Sticks
-Fabric
-Heat
Bond
-Ribbon
-Fabric
-Feather
Trim
-Fabric
Paint
-Iron
On Letters
-Jewels
After the crafting lesson, we all went shopping! The girls had a lot of fun browsing the store together. You can use almost anything on Spirit Overalls! The more design details, the better.
After shopping, we came back to the room and began working. I brought fabric (left-over from clothing line) to share. And some girls brought along heir moms to help with the crafting. I can't wait to see all the girls in their finished overalls come fall.
Have you ever seen or made Spirit Overalls?
After the crafting lesson, we all went shopping! The girls had a lot of fun browsing the store together. You can use almost anything on Spirit Overalls! The more design details, the better.
After shopping, we came back to the room and began working. I brought fabric (left-over from clothing line) to share. And some girls brought along heir moms to help with the crafting. I can't wait to see all the girls in their finished overalls come fall.
Have you ever seen or made Spirit Overalls?
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