Neon Stud Clutch « L to R: Solange Knowles with C.C.
Skye Clutch, Aldo Shoes, Tylie Malibu Clutch Last weekend, while on a little shopping spree, I tweeted out a few pics of pieces that tickled my fancy. You guys were really excited about anything neon. I’m obsessed with the bright colored shoes from Aldo and I basically want everything in Nanette Lepore’s Spring collection. Clearly you guys are just as into the brights as I am. Materials: A Clutch, Stud Trim, Glue, Fluorescent Spray Paint First, use a little E6000 to glue the stud trim directly to the clutch. Transform your clutch from dull to delicious by adding a little spray paint. You shouldn’t need more than two coats. Jumpsuit from BCBGeneration, Leopard wedges from Chinese Laundry Stylist tip: If the bands of a halter top are long enough, try playing around with different ways of tying your top.
The Oscars are this weekend so I had to hit the palm tree lined streets of Beverly Hills for this shot. Basic Pocket TOTE. How many bags do you own?
Probably a lot. Maybe a better question is….how many bags have you made? Um, probably a lot. But isn’t there’s always room for one more? Similar to the KID PANTS series, I thought it would be fun to share a series of Tote bag tutorials. So, These are the bags we made at my design camp class for ALT in January. And they’re so much fun to make! They’re your standard tote bag, made from one piece of fabric, cotton or twill straps, with a simple pocket inside because I can’t stand losing my keys in there. Ready to sew? Fabrics to Use: • Heavy Cottons such as Canvas, Duck, Upholstery fabrics, Corduroy, Twill • Standard Cottons such as quilting cotton, broadcloth • Knits Or basically, you can make it from whatever you like….a painting dropcloth, a dishtowel?
(Cutting your fabric this size also means you can cut 4 bags from 1 yard of 60 inch fabric or 3 bags from 45 inch fabric). Easy Envelope Clutch Tutorial. When I go out on the town (two or three times a year) I always have to run to the closet to find a purse that's not a diaper bag. I usually grab what used to be my everyday purse, which is a black leather hobo by Fossil. It's a great purse, but it's just too big for a date night. All I need to bring are my wallet, phone, keys, and some chapstick. I'm very high-maintenance like that.
Several weekends ago I found myself all dressed up carrying a huge purse with, like, two things in it. You need: 1/2 yard of fabric for the outside of the bag (green in this tutorial)1/2 yard of fabric for the lining (umbrella print in this tutorial)1/2 yard of extra-firm stabilizer (I used Pellon 926)1 magnetic button claspthread Step 1: Cut your fabric, lining and stabilizer. Repurposing an old pair of jeans. Yesterday, I felt like sewing a new bag.
Only problem: I didn't have any of my favorite oatmeal colored linen left. It took me some rummaging through my stash to come up with something else: an old pair of jeans. We like a little challenge once in awhile! Since our last move, I keep a whole stash of jeans in a box in my crafts cabinet. Originally, the idea was to keep the jeans until I had enough for making a quilt. Anyway, since that quilt probably never is going to happen, I figured I might as well cut one pair to pieces for another project without doing much harm. Another Modge Podge Upcycle. Here I am again, Modge Podging another purse!
Since my initial wallet upcycle tutorial, I have been scouring the thrift stores and garage sales for another wallet to decoupage. Vintage lace purse. Do you remember the brown leather purses I found in the thrift store?
I posted them last week in ‘Latest thrift store finds’. Leather Fold Over Clutch. I’ve been eying leather fold over clutches in bright colors like these beauties below for some time now and thought they would make a really great DIY project.
It’s a really simple project and a great way to add a punch of color to your spring outfit. Cause it is all. about. color this season. For these final product images, I teamed up with photographer Kate Skogen of JetKat Photo who specialized in weddings in the bay area. Check out her beautiful work here. I found this great looking faux leather in the most fabulous hot pink and knew we were meant to be together. You’re done! DIY envelope clutch.
(vintage romper, river island feather headband) I’ve been wanting an oversized clutch for a while now, especially since I laid eyes on that Celine clutch shot by Tommy Ton for style.com.
Its minimalism is so beautiful. Then, I saw the Clare Vivier La Pochette on ofakind.com and instantly knew what my next DIY would be. I couldn’t decide what color fabric to choose, so... why not make 2?