Tutorial | Grandma’s Skirt to Blouse. Let me begin with my inspiration. While skimming vintage ads I ran across this: You Will Need: 1. Fabric (Mine measured 56×34 inches. However, you can judge this based on your size and the length you prefer. This was more than enough for the shirt and strap.) 2. Sewing Machine 3. Scissors 4. Here’s the skirt from my grandmother: And here it is after I took it apart. Fold your fabric in half. {Excuse my feet…hehe} This next part depends on how long you want your shirt AND how big you want your straps. You will then hem all sides on the straps. I have finished hemming at this point. Now sew the ends of the straps together to make one long strap. Sew strap along the base of the BACK flap. This is what you should have after you’ve sewn the strap on. Go to the closed end of your fabric and at the center make a neck hole.
Cut out your design and hem the edges as so: (Notice I added two small straps near the middle of the front flap. And that’s all folks! DIY LBD #3 – The Wrap Mini Dress. BEFORE & AFTER: PRINTED CUT OUT DRESS. 17th January 2012 It seems we’re all looking forward to the coming summer months, so I thought I would share with you another of my ‘cheat’ dress projects – a summer cut out dress. It’s not exactly a traditional sewing project because I’m not sure a wrapped bodice counts, but it’s simple and effective and I thought you might find it useful. For me this dress brings to mind Carven, Mara Hoffman and all manner of other fun S/S12 collections. Apologies to all of those of you for whom it is the middle of winter, indeed it is for me too in Hong Kong, but I did this project while I was in Australia on holidays!
Something to bookmark for summer perhaps? You need:- A thrifted midi skirt - Scissors - Needle and thread - Straps to make the halter – I used raffia How to: 1. 2. 3. 4. You will now have a mini skirt and a piece of fabric left over from the hem – it should be atleast 15cm wide to do this and wider if you have bigger breasts/wider ribcage. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. BEFORE & AFTER: DIY CROPPED KNIT. 25th May 2012 Winter is the perfect time for wrapping up in cosy knits, so today I’m going to show you how to make the perfect cropped version out of a men’s secondhand jumper. Perfect for those cold nights and also kind on your bank balance, what more could you want? The cropped knit I have made is slightly longer at the back – so the winter breeze doesn’t get in! Although I wouldn’t usually recommend cutting into knit fabric (due to the chances of it unravelling), I have found that if you stick to separating the seams of store bought knits (which are usually made from pieces of knit rather than actually knitted as one), you won’t experience too much fraying.
You need: - an oversized knit - scissors - a needle and thread that matches the colour of your knit How to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. And there you have it – an easy project that will be sure to get you (stylishly) through the winter months! Wearing: DIY Knit, Vintage leather skirt, Karen Walker sunglasses. DIY BURBERRY INSPIRED TRANSPARENT RAIN CAPE. DIY BALENCIAGA INSPIRED CROP TOP. 30th July 2013 You may have guessed that the Balenciaga SS13 collection was by far the most inspiring for me this season when it comes to potential DIY projects (remember this?). It’s so funny, as soon as I saw this crop top on the runway more than 6 months ago I knew it was going to be a project I would try, but it took me so long to work out how I would do it and to make the time. Sometimes life gets in the way of DIY (inexcusable I know!)
But when I finally had a crack at it I found it to be quick and requiring only minimal materials. What more could a girl want? Pin It Wearing: DIY Singlet, Vintage black silk palazzo trousers, necklaces from Rose Jewelry, Coach Watch As usual I went with an’ inspired by’ version of the original (like this) – not quite the same, mainly because the construction is very different. You need: A white tank dress (mine was from H&M) or extra long singlet.
Pin It How to: 1. Pin It 2. Pin It 3. Pin It 4. Pin It 5. Pin It 6. Pin It 7. Pin It 8. Pin It Voila! Pin It. DIY ALEXANDER WANG INSPIRED BRALETTE. 1st November 2013 As some of you will have noticed I’m going through a bit of a bralette / crop top phase (DIY ones here and here), worn under blazers with high waisted skirts or palazzo trousers. As soon as I saw this amazing Alexander Wang style on Nicole Richie I knew it was something I would have to try to make myself. Trouble was, I had no idea where to start. I ended up taking an afternoon out and playing around until I got it (kinda) right. There was a lot of trial and error, particularly getting the cup shape jussssst so, but I think it worked out ok! Although, before you ask, clearly not the sort of thing you would wear to a job interview… Pin It You need: Some black fabric, I used fabric that was like thin neoprene, good for giving you support and also great because you don’t have to hem the edges if you don’t want to (yay!).
Pin It How to: 1. Pin It 2. Pin It 3. Pin It 4. Pin It 5. Pin It 6. Pin It 7. Pin It 8. Pin It Voila! Pin It First and last images by Sabrina Sikora. DIY FLORAL FABRIC COVERED NOTEBOOKS. 3rd December 2013 At this time of year I’ve always got my eye out for sweet and simple DIY projects that make the perfect gifts, all the more special because you added a bit of your own elbow grease to the mix. There’s nothing more I personally love to receive at Christmas than a new notebook, the perfect accessory for the fresh start that goes hand in hand with a new year (along with a hangover and soon to be defunct new year’s resolutions). Add a little bit more love to your notebook gifts with a hint of customised fabric, I went with girly florals but you can tailor yours to the needs of your giftee (whether than be you, or someone else!). Pin It You need: A notebookwhite/school gluescissorsa rulera length of white and floral fabrics Or you can buy the kit here.
Pin It How to: 1. Pin It 2. Pin It 3. Pin It 4. Pin It 5. Pin It 6. Pin It 7. Pin It 8. Pin It 9. Pin It 10. Pin It 11. Pin It 12. Pin It 3. Pin It 14. Pin It 15. Pin It 16. Pin It Voila! Pin It. 12893098743_b2bfbf844c_b.jpg (JPEG obrázek, 683 × 1024 bodů) - Měřítko (64%) DIY EMBROIDERED TRIP MAP. 13th May 2014 If you’ve ever travelled you’ll know that it’s rare for a trip to go to completely plan, but for me, it’s those twists and turns that make a journey most memorable. As many of you will know I recently had amazing time on a road trip in the North of New Zealand (read about that here) and was lucky enough to have you guys help me plan what to do and where to go (you has soooo many amazing ideas here). Although time was tight and I didn’t get to do all the things I wanted to, and our plan changed over and over again as we discovered more of the region and the four seasons in one day weather we experienced, I was lucky to be able to see it at all and thought what better way to be reminded of a such a memorable trip than by stitching it on a map and framing it on my desk.
Pin It This little project is fairly self explanatory, but for those of you who are terrified of picking up a needle and thread, I thought I’d walk you through it. You need: Pin It How to: 1. Pin It 2. Pin It 3. DIY WRAPPED GLADIATOR SANDALS. 15th May 2014 Gladiator styles have continued to be popular this season, which is something I’m rejoicing because a) they look great on b) they’re easy to make and c) they’re so much more interesting than a simple summer sandal. Scary tan lines are one reason not to rejoice, but what with the strapped swimwear and cut out dresses I plan on wearing this season I’m guessing that leg lines are going to be the least of my worries! After you all fell for the Alexander wang inspired style I made last year I couldn’t help but try out another gladiator style. This one’s much easier, although slightly more tedious to put on – but the minimal materials work perfectly for me! Pin It You need: A pair of t-bar black sandals (these, these, these, these, or these would work)leather strapping that matches the width of the straps of your flats (essential!)
Pin It How to: 1. Pin It 2. Pin It 3. Pin It 4. Pin It Pin It Outfit photos by the lovely Sabrina Sikora. DIY MICHAEL KORS INSPIRED CUT OUT DRESS. 29th August 2011 I recently had the pleasure of doing a guest DIY post for the Miranda Kerr KORA Organics website. If you haven’t checked it out already make sure you do – it’s overflowing with lifestyle advice on beauty, fashion, nutrition and exercise. It also has a section on natural therapies which I am all for so check it out. Random fun fact? Miranda went to the same high school as me in Brisbane for a couple of years (she was a few grades above), and according to one of my first-year university boyfriends, the thought that I could have sat in a chair that she had also sat on in a previous class made me wayyy way wayyy more attractive. For the DIY, Brooke of The Style Net and I decided that I would recreate this absolutely gorgeous Michael Kors cut out gown Miranda wore to the CDFA awards this year.
(yup, lookin bangin) As soon as I saw it I knew it was a look I was going to have to try to recreate using my DIY skills. You’ll need: How to: 1. 5. Voila! Operation Sleep Cute: Sleep Shorts. I actually took a picture of the giant pile of sweatpants that I usually sleep in, but it’s too embarrassing to share. Point is, I’m trying to cute up the whole sleep situation with some quick sewing projects. It also makes lounging around the house feel sort of special and less, I don’t know….gross. I started with some sleep shorts in our beloved Nicey Jane (ooo, it’s on sale right now at Fabricworm). I also made a matching top which I will share with you once I get up the nerve to have my picture taken in it. If you have any tips on sleeping a little bit cuter, tutes to point us to so we don’t look like such slobs, or general whining about why it is that we have to look cute while we freaking sleep, leave them for us in the comments and you could possibly win the Heather Ross Double Gauze up there on the left.
Get the full Sleep Shorts Tutorial after the jump…Operation Sleep Cute: Sleep Shorts 1. 2. 3. 4. Sew them up and finish the edges: 5. And stitching in place: 6. Done! Always Rooney: Macrame Strap Bag | DIY. While brainstorming for my macrame satchel, I couldn't decide if I wanted to make the satchel or this macrame strap bag with the cotton piping I bought. Luckily, I had enough cotton piping to make both and this fabric I have saved for a while now was begging to be used. Materials: Cotton piping (about 30 yards), Leather, Upholstery fabric, fabric for lining, sewing machine, zipper Steps for macrame strap: Cut a five inch piece of piping and tape it to a table horizontally. Cut four pieces of cotton piping into seven yards. Steps for bag: Fold your upholstery fabric in half and draw a U shape and cut out of the fabric. *Optional: Sew on a small leather patch when you are finished! I love how it turned out and I can't wait to carry it with me to the beach this summer!
Tie a Tassel. DIY Pom Pom Jeans | Embellished Vintage Levis. Click here to see the full outfit and outfit details: Like a Moth to a Flame, Burned by The Fire A few months ago my mom and brother gave me about ten pairs of their old Levis. They both buy original 501s brand new and actually wear them into {in my opinion} ripped perfection rather than buying already distressed jeans.
However, once they’re perfectly distressed, they don’t like them any more and send them my way, which is a win win WIN for all of us! While some fit me quite loosely, which I love, for this project I went with a pair that were more fitted through the hips, butt, and waist, though the legs are still pretty roomy. You can see how the baggier pairs fit here, which would work as well, but I think the fitted version is better for this trim. Here’s What You’ll Need… * A pair of vintage Levis or a great fitting pair of jeans. *NOTE: You can use a sewing machine for this project if you prefer. Steps… * Repeat the top step and stitch your trim down the side of your leg. And… Voila! Cufflinks.jpg (JPEG obrázek, 533 × 706 bodů) - Měřítko (92%) e25dd22c0511f4585c90776d5ddca613.jpg (JPEG obrázek, 266 × 524 bodů) (tutorial) My Favorite Tee Dress. Pin by Rachel Bainbridge on Make Me.