Twisted DIY Design
The crinkle shirts are really trendy right now and they come in all types of styles. While I have no problem paying for one of these tops if I don't already have the style, it's just too easy to DIY the crinkle tops myself.
To get the crinkle look, simply wash your top as normal. But instead of just tossing it in the dryer, grab each end of the top and twist the shirt tightly. Then, simply lay it out on drying rack to dry.
You can create different looks with this DIY idea. If you twist the shirt holding the neckline and lower hem, you will get vertical crinkle marks. For a tiered-type look, twist the shirt holding each side, just under the sleeves. A diagonal crinkle design is created by holding one shoulder and the opposite side of the bottom hem.
Also, the tightness of the twist will provide different styles. By twisting the shirt very tight and securing with a piece of string, you will get a larger amount of crinkles and they will be more defined. A loose twist will provide you with a more casual draped crinkle (more of a wrinkle). Keep this in mind, because if you don't twist the shirt tight enough, it may end up looking like you just picked it up of the bedroom floor and put it on!
This method works on just about any fabric too, from t-shirts to silk button up shirts. You may need to do some testing on certain types of fabrics to see which method provides the best crinkle results. For instance, button up shirts don't necessarily look their best when doing a horizontal design. They look best when using either the vertical or diagonal method.
For more ideas on this DIY project, you can do a search on 'crinkle shirts' and you'll find a ton of different styles to try yourself.
~Dovinea
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