Monday, June 22, 2015

KIMONO WITH ME...

Kimonos are so versatile. They can be worn during every season. Kimonos dress up the plainest of outfits. They're also a great transitional accessory.

Spring: Throw on one when the air is still a little crisp. 

Summer:  On hot days, slip on a sheer kimono.

Autumn: Start adding layers with a textured kimono. 

Winter:  Throw on a knit kimono to stay cozy.



I lucked up on this sheer fabric at Unique and knew it would make a great kimono.
This has to be the easiest sewing project ever. I held it up to me 
to see how long I want it to fall and laid it out and cut.



Next, while still folded in half, I measured down 22 1/2 inches and pinned it for the arm holes.


Then, simply cut straight down the middle of one side. (Make sure you don't cut both sides.)


Before sewing the front opening, I used tape instead of pins.
Epic Fail: The tape was so hard to get off and made the sheer unravel.
(I fixed it with a zigzag stitch)


I used a zigzag stitch to sew the seams under the arm holes.
(a regular stitch will rip and come undone)



PHOTO SHOOT
Courtesy:  dbass

Necklace: Forever 21
Belt:  Michael Kors


Sunnies: Ray Ban




Bag: Nila Anthony
Shoes:  Chinese Laundry

Instagram: @violettog

Instagram:  @violettog

Thursday, June 18, 2015

PA PA PALAZZO!

I picked up this fabric at Unique for $3.99 during the colder months, but sometimes prints speak to you. This one said, "make me into palazzo pants! I replied, "Yes, ma'am!"

This sewing project is so easy!!! First I laid out the fabric and folded it in half. 
 I folded a pair of pants, that fit me loosely, and traced/cut a little wider for a baggy fit.


Lined up the crotch and pinned the leg seams.


Hemmed and added elastic to the waistband.



 Coachella vibes!


Ray of light 


Hey there!

Necklace:  Aliexpress

Shoes: Merona
Instagram: @violettog

Instagram: @violettog





Wednesday, June 17, 2015

BLACK PLEATS

During my many visits to Unique, I picked up some black satin fabric,
 and knew immediately, I wanted to make a skirt.  I wanted something fancy though, 
so I thought why not pleats? Wait, I don't know how to make pleats.
You Tube here I come.


Shout out to MadebySimstatic for the tutorial on making pleats: 
 Place a pin four inches to the right, another pin 2 inches and a third pin another 2 inches.

 
 Fold the third pin back behind to the first pin and pin that together. 
After the fold, repeat the steps, place a pin 2 inches to the right and another
 pin 2 inches, but this time, fold the 2nd pin to the front and pin that together. 


After tedious pinning, I sewed across the top hem.




I didn't have enough fabric, so I made a flat front.
Sewed the seams, added a zipper on the side and hemmed it.





Stuntin' @work


Shirt: Faded Glory
Shoes: Merona
Bag: Celine

1st floor please!

Sunnies: A.C. Moore (go figure)
Necklace: Walmart

Let's take it outside.





All Photos: dbass





Thursday, June 4, 2015

TRENDY DENIM

Denim is a trend that has and will always be around. So when I spotted this denim fabric at Unique, I scooped it up so fast. Denim fabric usually sells for $9.99 or more a yard, but I got about 2 1/2 yards for only $5.99. My first thought was to make denim culottes, but I wanted to make something that I could wear often. I decided to make a coat.



Traced my favorite dress again.


Before cutting, I folded it in half, so both sides are the same.


 Pinned and sewed the seams.


Marked and cut the neckline.


I ended up with two curved lines, which will be lapels,
 then cut down the middle of only one side.



The denim was a little plain, so I turned up the sleeve, ironed and sewed.


Ironed and sewed all the hems.


Used left over fabric and made a belt.


FINISHED PRODUCT.


Coat: Fabric - Unique - $5.99
Shirt:  Faded Glory - $4.94
Jeggings: Walmart (not shown)
Instagram:  @violettog
Brooch: Chanel
Watch: Tory Burch
Bracelet: Vintage

Glasses: Dolce & Gabbana