Summer, summer, summertime.

Summer, summer, summertime.

The multiplicity of one’s identity goes hand in hand with the multiplicity of one’s style representation. Because I’m constantly doing the most, and realized I am everything at once, I decided to create this Steph Linn–inspired display-case tube top. This way, you can adorn your top with whatever you see fit that day. Fill your pouch with confetti, flowers, or nothing at all/the void. You can represent your ever-changing self through your ever-changing decorations.

What you’ll need:

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  • A tube top
  • Clear vinyl
  • Scissors
  • Fabric strips or cording
  • Needle and thread or hot glue

How to do it:

Step One

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Cut an even square of clear vinyl.

Step Two

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Position your vinyl at the center of your tube top, lining it up evenly (or make it uneven—free yourself).

Step Three

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Now, if your fingers are strong enough to pull a needle and thread safely through vinyl, go for it! If your sewing machine needle is strong and sharp enough to sew through it, go for it! But I used a hot glue gun and Beacon 527 Multi-Use Glue around the perimeter of the vinyl. The important thing: Leave the top open! To finish, I lined the edges of the vinyl with the fabric cording.

Step Four

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Press the glue firmly and allow it to dry (or secure with stitching). Then stuff, according to your emotions!

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Mix it up and hit the streets! ♦