DIY chain strap cami top:

I thought I'd show you a really easy little DIY for those cami tops we've all been buying this summer!

it's a simple update for strappy tops and perfect wear for nights out (it's so basic even the most sew-phobic can get involved!)

here's how I made mine:
the most important items are a simple cami top and a length of chain, the pliers are just used to open the chain links!
cut the straps off your cami and lay them out flat; use your pliers to open the links on chain and cut into two equal lengths (use the original straps as a guide to the length)
take a needle and thread and simply sew the chain lengths onto the cami where the original straps were; you're just replacing the fabric straps with chain ones!
there you have it; a simple twist on a basic cami top! 

what do you think? would you try this yourself?

caroline x


16 comments

  1. I love it! I need to try this!
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  2. This looks so lovely, and doesn't seem too difficult either! Double win! x

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  3. the shirt and chains matches so well together !

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  4. This looks brill! Adds a little bit of oomph. x

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  5. Such a great idea and it's definitely easy enough for even me, who can't sew to save my life, to try!
    Rosalie x
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  6. Wow amazing post love this very creative now following you, hope you follow back ;) x

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  7. I never even considered this, you're so creative its great! It would work well on bags tooxx

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  8. This is such a good idea, it'll be great for shortening the straps on my camis that seem to have stretched! Do you happen to know what size the chain you used was? :D xx

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  9. This is really cute and creative, would they not tarnish in the wash / on your skin though?

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  10. I love this. So many people have these cami tops at the moment. it's a nice way to make it a little more individual!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  11. This is such a good idea to add a little something to a simple top. Love it! I might give this a go, hope it's as easy as you say!

    Rachael. X http://jegzjegzjegz.wordpress.com/

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  12. This is so cute! definitely going to try it out xx

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  13. I loooove this! I will have to try it one time!

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  14. I love this idea! Especially since it sounds so simple to do xx

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  15. This is a really gorgeous diy. I want a top like this now!

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