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DIY Créme de la Créme Sweatshirt & #YOLOmondays Link-up!

You guys, when I saw Blair of Atlantic-Pacific rock that fabulous Zoe Karssen Creme de la Creme sweatshirt, I LURVED it. But then I saw the price tag. $160.

That’s $160 American dollars. For a sweatshirt. Now, a fun and pretty fab sweatshirt, but I’m sorry, this guy isn’t gonna shell out $160 for a sweatshirt. I mean, if I’m gonna spend $160 on a sweatshirt, I would hope that it would give me a massage or something while I wear it. I dunno. I mean, I’m just saying.

But THEN, when I saw this fab DIY that Rachael of Shore Society did, I KNEW I needed to try it.

So yeah, I DIYed my own Zoe Karssen Creme de la Creme sweatshirt. For a total for $13.27. BOOM.

Here’s what you need:

Step one: Get a sweatshirt

Now, I am NOT ashamed to say I found my sweatshirt in the boys section at Wal-mart for… yeah, you can see it… $1! ONE DOLLHAIR.

Step two: get iron-on letters

I was only able to find the similar Zoe Karssen letters at Michael’s. They don’t sell them online. They are the felt iron-on letters. Now, the packs of letters usually run for $9.99 each, but they were on sale, and then with the Michael’s coupons via their app (link above) I was able to get THREE packs of letters for $12.27!

Annoying thing is since you need 5 E’s, you have to get three packs. UGH. Bummer.

BOOM! $12.27!

Step three: Cut out your letters and place them face down on the sweatshirt

Step four: IRON.

Now, I had to iron for a LONG TIME for them to stick. I kept having to make the iron hotter for them to stick. But I just might be iron-challenged.

Step five: Let cool… then REMOVE backing!

Once you’re done ironing, let it cool for a WHILE… like a few hours or something before you take the backing off. I went and had dinner and came back and it was ready.

Step six: WEAR! 🙂

Yeah, so I know that I’m no Blair, but hey, I love the way I turned out! Eh?

[Outfit Deets: Sweatshirt: DIY | Oxford Shirt: Ralph Lauren Outlet | Jeans: Seven for All Mankind Roxanne | Booties: Target (old) | Watch: Target | Sunnies: Target | Headband: Target | Earrings: c/o Anjolee]

So what do you think? Would you spend the $160 on the real thing or try a little DIY action?

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79 Comments

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  4. Hi there
    I love what you have done. Very clever.
    Would you mind telling me how much each letter measures in height?
    I need to buy my letters online so I can’t work out what size they would need to be to fit on a sweatshirt. That would really help me out as I can’t buy the ones you used. I love the sweatshirt but my budget doesn’t run to that much for a top!.
    Thank you.

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  13. AWESOME diy! I thought it was the real thing. Your version is so much better, because let’s be honest – no sweatshirt is worth $160. Thanks for sharing this! I may just have to give it a try!

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  14. Ooo!! I love this!!! I am so pinning and saving to do one day…. very soon! So cute how you put the button up underneath. Darling!! Thx for sharing 🙂

    Alicia @
    How Charming, Zeeuh!

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  15. Hi Molly, I was in fact planning to buy the Zoe Karssen sweatshirt worn by Blair and found you, thanks to google ! I think you’re post is funny and I love the way you DYIed your sweat. You did a great job ! I just did a DIY and made an awsome pair of gold boots (which I MUST blog about this week!), so I get where you are coming from. However, for the sweat I think I’ll go for the original, I have tried this brand and the cotton is extra-soft and I need the extra comfort 😉 xx

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  20. I love this DIY and the way it turned out!! I also saw Blair wearing that sweatshirt and had a heart attack when I saw the price tag. This is one DIY that I must try!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  23. Awesome DIY! I don’t usually like tops with lettering/logos but there is something about the Zoe Karssen sweatshirt that is so chic! (But totally not worth $160!) Your sweater is much cooler!
    ~Jessica

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  25. Hey, girl! I think it turned out great, although how the skittles you are wearing not only a sweatshirt but a layer underneath is boggling the mind! 😉 Is is cool where you are? Cause it is definitely not around these parts! 😉
    And really? $160 for a sweatshirt! Crazy!

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  34. Such a cute look and idea! No way would I spend that much on a sweatshirt either — that kind of price tag is for things like nice overcoats or tall boots. 🙂

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  36. You are so freaking fabulous it hurts 🙂 We need to do some crafting together. I think my Labor Day will now be spent making a trip to make this sweatshirt!!

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  42. Shuuuutttt uuuuuppp!!! You did not DIY that sweatshirt! When I saw that on Blair, I drooled on my laptop. Now, you’ve opened a whole wide world of DIY possibilities! Gah! You’re so cute! And I’m loving the darling headband and booties. Too cute, Girl… too cute!!! ~Sarah

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  43. oh wow!! that is awesome! seriously! well done you. and just think, you could pretty much have anything on there. I saw Rachel of Smile and Wave recently did a sign that said Oh My Darlin’, that would look cute i reckon! Totally inspired and want to give this a go. You look adorable in it by the way, and the hairband is so so pretty xxx

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  44. MOLLY. THIS IS AMAZING. I’d never seen this sweatshirt before, but I’ve been drooling over the kate spade “Joie de vive” sweatshirt for a while, and now, I’m inspired. Did Michaels have any iron ons in different fonts?

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