D.I.Y ~ project two ~

and the weather is definitely chilling.

it's officially winter! 



another transformation today;

just
a way to freshen your wardrobe !
 
this is an incredible easy project to make yourself something out of worn clothes that you just got tired and feel uninspiring wearing them.

or modifying some boring basics to something trendy this season because you wouldn't want to spend that heavily buying it out from the store...

and yes that's because you know you could replica something similar easily with only a few dollars. 

and it's so much fun to use your creativity.


 
【project 2】

a worn out v neckline sweater

and turn it into ...

         studded elbow patched sweater












let's get started!


: a brief-how-to :

 the first few steps would be very similar to the previous diy.

1. wear your sweater. make a mark using chalk, pin or marker on where you would like your elbow patch to be in front of the mirror.

2. then you need to decide if you like your neckline (ha!)if not, draw your desired neckline - whether if it's just a little trim or chop off. my sweater has a v-neckline and i just don't wear v neck that much so i am going to chop it off to something like a crew neck.


3. lay the shirt flat on the table and decide on how large you want your patches to be. you can draw the desire shape on a paper (i just use newspaper) and briefly put in on the shirt so you get an idea how it would look like. i wanted to go for an oblong shape this time so i cut out a square around 13cmX13cm from the paper then fold it in half and draw a curve line around the edge. cut along the curve line and you have your pattern ready.

4. lay your cut-out papers on any remnants (i suggest other kind of knits or denim so you don't have to worry about doing the finishes or any fraying issue) and cut them out. i had utilized my left-over cut out jeans from my old d.i.y again.

5. pin the patches in place and stitch the patches on using machine or hand-stitch it firmly. and you are done with the patches!

6. let's go along with the studs. lay your sweater flat and decide where you want the studs to be. play around until you are satisfied. i kept mine symmetrical and just alternating in height. once you are done, use a chalk or pen to mark where the studs are going to sit. please refer to my old diy to learn how to stud.

7. DONE and ready to be worn! YAH!

before and after

d.i.y outfit look  ♡

i made this quite a while ago and have been wearing it a few times but never got to take a proper photo of it, so i apologize for the poor images.

in vain

D.I.Y denim cutoffs

it's been a while.
i am sorry that i have been quite reluctant to write a post nowadays.

jeans are versatile. 
jeans are must have.

it's still summer here.
there's one thing about me.
i don't wear jeans during summer.
well i used to.
but not for the past few years. 

i wear shorts a lot for summer.

there was a urge to do some diy last week.

some old pairs of unwanted jeans and turn them into something wearable in this heat.

it's a really quick and easy diy.

i have got these worn out men's jeans (just for the comfort)but you can get whatever jeans you want; please note that loose fit are preferred.

you just need a pair of scissor to do the transformation!

you can try the jeans on and   mark your desire hemline or use your favourite pair of shorts as a template.
 
once marked, draw a slanted line (leaving the inseam longer than the side one)

i decided to cut it free hand but it should looked like the photo- the hemline in an angle.

fold the jeans to mirror your hemline and cut the other side.


 
i forgot to take the photo but i will try to explain.

you want to create a slightly round angle on the front.

cut about 2.5cm or more (as you desire) on the side seam, then we move on and cut towards the inseam at a round angle. now the front would be shorter than the back.

this way you have got the lovely details of the pocket peeking out too!

this is not an necessary step but if you have an unpicker, you can run the unpicker through the hemline to create the frayed look.

if you don't, don't worry. 

wash the shorts and you will eventually get the look.

more details on the shorts.

i have studs on hand so i decided to do some studding.

you can do whatever you want; leave it plain cause it looks as good.










finished look!

here is another pair of jeans being transformed.

these shorts will be on sale at my facebook page so if you would love to have these, please visit my shop!

S-I-Y ? Stud It Yourself !

stud-trend has been going on for a while.
you can see them on clothing, shoes, bags, accessories ... just anywhere.


i have always wanted to try this d-i-y and well,
it finally came true ! 

my first approach - ordered some studs online (i had got some silver pyramid studs and they're really cheap!)

got it on hand after a few weeks,

and...

get started !

 

i have got this brand-new striking blue sweatshirt that looks so comfy but just too plain and boring to wear so i thought i would work on it. 

as a beginner, anything from t-shirts, tops, to lightweight denim would work just fine!

what you just need are (of course) 
studs & butter knife










you can play with the design by placing the studs around so that you know how you would like the final look to be. 
but i was just too excited and always prefer the final look to come out unpredictably so i skipped this part.

then , you can just easily poke the prongs of the studs through to the inside of the garment and press them down using the knife to hand them in place.

i used my fingers cause i find it easier (be careful !) 

however i did use the knife for the final touch and reinforcement


done !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 finished look 

 

 

another easy approach i did was on the collar.

 

 

collar-styling is literally wearing just the collar itself to spice up your outfits when you do not want to add extra layers or unwanted bulk.

 

you can create one too!

 

collars that are found on shirts (especially men's shirts) are preferred because they are stiffer and structural.

 

so, ask your daddy, boy-friends, or partners for their unwanted shirts!

 

 

 

and so,

i've got this men's shirt !

 

without hesistation, i cut the collar part out.

 

 

using the left-over studs, i decorate the collar.

 

 

 

  

effortlessly, you could replace your accessories into this collar-styling piece and make a statement too!

 

of course, if you prefer something else like pearls, beads whatsoever it;s up to you!

 

how easy and fun. 

 

and addictive !

 

confession : i just ordered more online ! gonna to do some more studding for my next collection!

 

 

 

studded : collar and sweat-shirt

 

 

 

 satisfaction (=Φ.̫Φ＝)♡