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March 15, 2014
A week ago I showed you guys how to make this red skirt. This week I used the tutorial to make myself a maxi skirt! I've simplified the process slightly, so I thought I'd share a new updated tutorial. This took me two hours to sew from scratch - two hours! I dare you to find a quicker method. The high, elasticated waist is something that really suits my style, and I love the 70s pattern I chose even
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Posted in DIY, Sewing | Tagged 70's, boho, craft, elastic waistband, handmade, high waisted, hippy, homemade, how to, how to make a maxi skirt, how to sew a maxi skirt, maxi skirt, sewing, skirt, tutorial |
March 8, 2014
I spotted this red pu leather fabric in a shop in York and I knew that I had to make it into something! I decided that it would make a really cute high-waisted skirt and I spent the morning sewing one, and that afternoon wearing it! This is a really easy and worthwhile project - skirts like this are such a wardrobe basic! If you've never made your own clothes before, this would be a great place to
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Posted in DIY, Sewing | Tagged custom, DIY, elasticated-waist, handmade, high waisted, homemade, how to, how to sew an elasticated waistband skirt, no pattern, pu leather, red, sewing, skirt, tutorial |
January 25, 2014
Even though I've had these trousers for while, it's taken me a while to photograph them because they go from "comfy trousers" to "why have you gone shopping in your pyjamas?" very quickly. I think this coat and trouser combination makes the outfit sufficiently smart though. Problem solved! The trousers are from my favourite Parisian vintage shop, Hippy Market. Next time I'm in Paris I'm going to
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Posted in What I wore | Tagged clothes, fashion, H&M, high waisted, hippy market, new look, outfit of the day, paris, personal style, stripey, style, trousers, vintage, vintage style, what i wore |
