Spray Paint Your Clothes for Summer Fun

Recycle last years school clothes for a fun and easy summer craft that you can wear over and over again.

Using fabric paint and a bit of creativity, transform solid colored t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings and sundresses into stylish and fun outfits to wear while chilling out all summer long. Create your own unique fashion designs or make random paint spatters instead. Buy extra, plain colored clothing at a craft store or discount clothing center to make this fun project with a few friends outside on a hot afternoon or have your friends bring along their own recycled clothing.

Necessary Supplies:

Empty spray bottle(s)
Fabric paint, variety
Water
Light colored clothing (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.)
Stencils, optional
Coat hangers

Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of fabric paint into a spray bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with water. Use an extra tablespoon of paint to create darker colors. Place the top on the spray bottle and shake it to combine the paint and water. Repeat with multiple paint colors in separate spray bottles.

Hang your choice of clothing on a coat hanger. Place the hanger on a clothesline or on a tree branch outside. If necessary, lay the clothing flat on the ground. Recycle your old clothes or buy solid colored clothing at a craft or discount store.

Spray the paint at the clothing in various areas to create different patterns. Use a variety of colors or stick with one color for a monochromatic theme instead. You could also design shapes using the spray patterns. For example, spray a large circle on the front of a t-shirt with green paint and then spray two dots and a smile with yellow to make a smiley face. Make a heart with red or the planet earth using blue and green paint.

Use your craft stencils to "write" words or phrases with the spray paint. For instance, if you made a smiley face, spray paint the word "Happy" below the design or even on a different area of the clothing design.

Allow the paint to dry on the clothing before removing from the hangers. Follow the directions on the paint packaging for washing instructions as it may vary by manufacturer.