Saturday, March 24, 2012

DIY Circle scarf inspiration

Good tutorials to make a circle scarf:
I combined the above video with this, because it describes how to create a better drape, while the video doesn't: http://go.tipjunkie.com/hm/2101/www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/11/knit-infiniti-scarf-tutorial.html


Then, for a no sew scarf:
I was inspired by these:

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Vintage Suit Inspiration


No.164 PDF Vintage Crochet Pattern Women's Afghan Stitch, Plaid Asymmetrical Jacket & Skirt - Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Balenciaga, 1950
Want. 
                                      1960's                                              1950's

1940's
  
    1930's                                                             
1920s fashion women 200x300 1920s fashion women 
1920's
(I don't know if that counts as a suit, but I loved it so much I thought I'd add it in anyways)
Via here, here, here, here

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Easy shirt dress DIY


If you find a shirt large enough, that's in good condition and (especially if you're worried about making mistakes) inexpensive/free, you could cut the sleeves to desired length, hem it, and use excess fabric to make a belt. Or just use a belt you already have.

If you need to, you could pinch and pin to a better fit around the sleeves and side seams. Pinch and pin darts if you need to as well... It's about making it having a fit that you like, so you would have to play around with it. But then, my friends, you would have this shirt dress.


If it's a bit to short for your comfort, it would look cute with leggings or jeans too
And-- to add the awesomeness-- it's sweatshop-free




** An update, I realized that not everyone knows what pinching and pinning is, so here is the video I used to learn how to tailor shirts. 




Dresses and pictures from here and here