This past week, while I was freaking out about the Hunger Games movie (March 23rd 
), I saw the Hunger Games mockingjay pin t-shirt and thought it was absolutely beast and I must have it for the premiere. There are two problems with that 1: This shirt cost actual money that I do not have, and 2: Everyone and their dog will be wearing this shirt to the premier. What to do? What to do? Luckily I have an amazing mother who suggested I make my own and guided me through the process.
You will need:
A plain black t-shirt (pre-washed, no fabric softener)
Gold fabric paint (I used Tulip’s Fashion Glitter Shimmer Paint)
Freezer paper (NOT parchment or wax paper!)
Sponge
Paint brush
x-acto knife
Optional: either black acrylic or fabric paint
First you will need to sketch the pin onto the freezer paper. It is very important to take your time on this step to make sure that it looks exactly like you want it.
Then use an x-acto knife to cut out the pieces to make a stencil. You should have pieces that look like this and the outside piece.
Arrange the pieces to make a stencil on the shirt. Once again, this a very important step so take your time to make it look right. Once they’re placed correctly iron them down to your pre-washed shirt.
Sponge on the gold paint and let dry completely in between coats. Depending on what type of paint you use there may be additional or different instructions.
After the paint has dried overnight carefully peel off the freezer paper.
Use a straight edge and a brush to paint on the arrow and let dry completely in between coats.
After it dries you can leave it like that or you can mix the black and gold paint and brush on some detail. I didn’t add much, just a little bit to the head of the mockingjay.
You’re done! I personally think that this shirt would go well with a Team Peeta bracelet.
Are you going to the midnight premiere? Do you have something special to wear?
Awesome shirt!
Thanks, reader! It looks even better in person!
Love this shirt! Although I guess that now you’ve shown this tutorial, there just might be other people showing up in it too, because it is that awesome. Yay HG movie!
I think Word Nerd Teen would LOVE to see other people show up in her shirt!
You did an awesome job on this shirt!
Saying thanks on behalf of Word Nerd Teen…and, as her mother, I whole-heartedly agree with your assessment!
I love the way your shirt turned out! Perfect to wear to the movie
Did you love it? I DID!! So good 
Thanks so much for linking up to DIY Diva Thursdays this week! Be sure to link back to the party in your post or add our button to your linky page so I can feature you sometime. Thanks!
Kara
http://www.mineforthemaking.com
Oh, yes, I did love the movie! I’m going to see it again on Saturday with my book club.
Thanks for the reminder that I need to update my Linky Party page!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing on Handmade Tuesdays. I have a lot of students who wold love to make this!
Thanks, Carrie! The shirt made quite a stir at the midnight premiere, especially when people found out she did it for under $5.
how great!!
thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday.
hope to see you there again tomorrow
Natasha xx
serenityyou.blogspot.com