10 Easy, Magical & Cheap Summer DIYs Every Girl Needs to Try

It’s hot, it’s Summer here in Spain now, so the only thing I can think of is how do I help you improve your Summer wardrobe this year?

Because you’re young, you’re on a tight budget. The rent, bills and other expenses need to be paid, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to look awesome, does it? So, what do you do? what do you do?

The answer is simple. You get your DIY on and start creating!

You only need some inspiration, that’s why we put together this list. But enough chit-chatting like crazies, let’s get to it!

10 Easy, Magical & Cheap Summer DIYs Every Girl Needs to Try

1. DIY. Crochet Trim Seam, by Trash to Couture

This cute DIY is so simple, you only need a T-shirt of your choosing and a lot of crochet trim that you would like to “sacrifice” for this job. And basic sewing skills, on the machine preferably, for a more professional outcome.

But hey, if you’re like me, traveling, on a budget and can’t afford a sewing machine right now, you can sew it by hand.

Source: Trash to Couture

2. DIY: Brandy Melville Moon Phase Shirt, from JENerationDIY

Oh, Yesss!! Been searching for this for a while now, and finally got it! This is hands down the best DIY tutorial for this kind of shirt that I could find. Why pay a ton of money you don’t have on this cool shirt when it’s so freaking easy to DIY it?

All you need is a black shirt, long, short, cropped – totally your choice, white paint, a sponge, and some thin cardboard to use as a stencil.

But, I’ll let Jen get into details:

Source: JENerationDIY

3. How To Save Your Distressed Denim, by BLDG 25 Blog

Distressed is still in, but there’s a fine line between distressed and obscene, so if you don’t want to show everything (and trust us, you don’t, no matter how hot your booty is – that’s not how you get the guy(or girl)!), just pay attention to this awesome tutorial.

A simple way to save your jeans. All you need is a piece of scrap, or something that stands out, a needle, some thread, and a little bit of patience.

Source: BLDG 25 Blog

4. 5 WAYS TO DIY SUMMER SHORTS, from A Beautiful Mess

It’s no Summer without at least one DIY tutorial about shorts, so why not make it 5? That’s how easy they are to make, that you have all of them detailed in one place.

Upcycle your jeans this year, make them stand out a bit. It’s easier than you think.

Source: A Beautiful Mess

5. DIY: Maxi Cardigan, by Teiraney j

For those chilly Summer nights when you just need to be cute and safe from mosquitos, a Maxi Cardigan saves you, no doubt. These are so expensive to buy, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the prices, and for a taller woman like myself, you rarely find one that fits!

The only reasonable choice is to DIY it! And it’s easier that I thought it would be.

Souce: Teiraney j

6. MAKE A DIY KIMONO FROM A SCARF, from The Wonder Forest

So simple, so elegant, so cute! All you need is a scarf, scissors and the ability to sew in a straight line. Can it be easier than that? ( why did I just say this is my mind with Chandler Bing’s (Friends) voice? :)) )

Source: The Wonder Forest

7. Spring Maxi Dress Tutorial, from Joann

Maxi dresses will always be something every girl needs in her wardrobe, no matter the season, but especially in Spring and Summer. Because some of us are taller than others, most times, finding the one dress to fit us can be a struggle, or even impossible.

What do you do in that situation? You DIY it, of course! Here’s a great tutorial to try, that will give you the info you need to get started.

Source: Joann

8. Deathly Hallows Earrings, found in Instructables

Of course, a look is not truly complete without the proper accessories. For the Harry Potter fans out there, this cute DIY is a must try, even though you don’t have much skill in making earrings.

All you need is a little time, some wire, a thicker and a thinner one, earring hooks and gauge (that tool that helps you bend the wire).

Trust me, this is easier than it looks.

Source: Instructables

9. Harry Potter Time Turner Necklace, by 30 Minute Crafts

Keeping in tone with the Harry Potter inspired earrings, this cute Time Turner necklace is so cute, couldn’t pass on it. No way. I’ve wanted one since the first time I read the third book, and if you’re like me, I know you will not resist the temptation to give it a try.

It may not turn back the time (although that would be f*ckin’ awesome!), but it will turn some heads, for sure! Just look how good it looks!

Source: 30 Minute Crafts

10. DIY: Lace Converse Sneakers, by My Little Secrets

For those days when you just want to be comfortable and cute at the same time, this DIY can boost up your Converse into something just perfect to go with your outfit.

All you need to make this is a pair of basic Converse Sneakers, some fabric – lace, crochet, anything you like, and some fabric glue to put it all together nicely. The result: Cuteness!

Source: My Little Secrets

We hope you enjoyed our top of 10 easy, magical & cheap Summer DIYs that every girl needs to try this year, and if you do, share your thoughts!

Our question for you is: What other easy, magical and cheap DIY’s do you make to have an awesome wardrobe?