You love the bright, colorful patterns and comfy fabrics of Tea Collection kids’ clothes, but can’t quite stretch the budget to fill your little one’s wardrobe. Never fear, with a bit of creativity and some simple sewing skills, you can recreate those boho-chic looks for less. In this post, we’ll show you fun DIY fashion projects using inexpensive, easy-to-find materials that will have your kid looking like they just stepped off the pages of a Tea catalog. From upcycling thrift store finds with vibrant prints to whipping up bandana skirts and tops, you’ll get step-by-step guides to complete the look without breaking the bank. Your child will be runway-ready and you can feel good knowing you saved money and got crafty. So grab your sewing machine and let’s get started on turning inexpensive fabrics into one-of-a-kind Tea Collection-inspired fashions!
Tea Collection Inspired Accessories
Hair Accessories
Little girls will love wearing hair clips, headbands, and hair ties decked out in Tea Collection prints. You can find plain hair accessories and decorate them yourself using washi or patterned tape, stickers, or iron-on patches in Tea’s signature boho and worldly styles. For headbands, cut a strip of patterned fabric and sew or glue the ends together, then attach elastic to fit.
Jewelry
Tea Collection’s bright patterns also lend themselves well to homemade jewelry. Glue or stitch fabric or felt cut-outs onto plain bangles or hair ties to make patterned bracelets. You can also string beads, buttons, or fabric pieces onto elastic or string to create necklaces and bracelets. For earrings, attach patterned fabric or felt circles to plain stud earrings.
Scarves and Headwraps
Scarves and headwraps are an easy project and a fun way for little girls to embrace Tea Collection-inspired fashion. Cut circles or rectangles of patterned fabric, hem the edges, and you’ll have custom scarves, headbands, and hair ties. For a headwrap, cut a large circle of fabric and gather one edge with elastic to create a boho-chic turban.
Other Accessories
Don’t forget other accessories like patterned socks, fabric flowers to pin on clothes or in hair, patterned patches to iron onto backpacks or jackets, and fabric bookmarks. Get creative with Tea Collection’s signature prints and inspire your little fashionista!
DIY Clothing Ideas Using Tea Collection Fabrics
T-shirt Printing
Get creative with solid-colored t-shirts or onesies and print your designs using elements inspired by Tea Collection patterns. Things like geometric shapes, animals, or floral prints are always a hit. You can find iron-on designs, use stencils and fabric paint, or get crafty with stamping or screen printing. Kids will love wearing their custom creations.
Dress-Up Scarves
Little girls always love playing dress up, so craft colorful scarves embellished with ribbons, lace, and trims to match their favorite Tea Collection dresses. Look for remnants of the brand’s signature prints to incorporate into the scarves for an extra special touch. The scarves also make great hair ties, bracelets, or doll accessories for imaginary play.
Patterned Patches
If your little one has a favorite outfit that’s seen better days, cover up holes or stains with patches made from Tea Collection fabric remnants or prints. You can find iron-on patches to decorate, or get stitching for a durable mend. Patches also jazz up backpacks, shoes, hair clips, or other accessories. Let your child help design the patches for a fun craft project.
Reversible Headbands
Headbands are an easy sewing project and reversible ones give kids options. Use two different prints from the Tea Collection line for a headband that coordinates with multiple outfits. Elastic hair ties also work well for reversible headbands. Add ribbons, lace, or ruffles to one side for some extra pizazz. These make great gifts for little fashionistas.
With a little creativity, you can craft custom clothing and accessories for your kids using the whimsical and worldly prints of the Tea Collection. Get sewing and start an at-home fashion show! Your mini models will adore their one-of-a-kind runway looks.
Room Decor and Crafts for Kids Featuring Tea Collection Patterns
Dreamcatchers
Kids will love making dreamcatchers featuring patterns from the Tea Collection like arrows, feathers, and tassels. All you need is a wooden hoop, string or yarn, beads, and printed fabrics. Have your child weave the string in a spiderweb pattern inside the hoop. They can then decorate it with beads and tie on cut-out shapes from the fabrics. Hang the dreamcatchers in their room to catch sweet dreams!
Throw Pillows
Jazz up your child’s room with cute throw pillows in Tea Collection prints. Simply buy plain pillow inserts and covers, then cut shapes like circles, triangles, or diamonds from the fabrics to appliqué onto the front of the covers. You can also use fabric glue to attach ribbons, lace, or rickrack trim around the edges of the cut-outs for extra embellishment. These custom pillows will give their room a pop of pattern and personality.
Growth Charts
Make a special growth chart for your little ones featuring fabric from their favorite Tea Collection outfits. Buy wooden boards and fabric to match the decor of their room. Cut the fabric to size so it covers the boards, then attach it with a decoupage medium or spray adhesive. You can stencil or paint measurement markings onto the boards before attaching the fabric. Add decorative touches like ribbon, string, or washi tape along the top edge to display photos as your child grows. This growth chart will become a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Craft projects like these are a fun, hands-on way for kids to express their creativity while being surrounded by the colors and patterns they love. Their room will be infused with childhood wonder and memories of Tea Collection adventures every time they lay down to sleep or play. Sweet dreams, little explorers!
