
You know that feeling when you’re head-over-heels in love with the It accessory of summer, but aren’t so keen on the steep ticket price? Same, girl, SAME. But that’s where we put our foot down. Starting now, allow your summer mantra to be: See it, want it, make it. We don’t care if you’re a master seamstress or a beginner pattern maker — all it takes is a little imagination and you’ll be in the running for the prestigious title of Miss DIY Queen. Keep scrolling for 11 stylish do-it-yourself projects (everything from a vacay-bound clutch to those ubiquitous pom-pom sandals) that’ll get you noticed by the pool.
DIY Pom-Pom Shirt
DIY Tassel Mule Sandals
DIY Watermelon Floppy Hat
DIY Tie Strap Upcycle Top
DIY Lace-Up Swimsuit
DIY Vacay-Bound Straw Clutch
DIY Painted Ice Cream Sprinkles Shoes
DIY Jungle-Inspired Shorts
DIY Summer Shift Dress
DIY Fruit Pocket Tees
DIY Lace-Up Pom-Pom Sandals
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.