For this latest dress I sewed today, I used the same fabric as I did for this one. However, I wanted to do something inspired from the “bondage” theme [*fetish trend hot this fall]. So I sewed 4 straps to it, which can be tied in a gazillion different ways:
First one, tied around the neck; [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2007
DIY: Bondage Dress
DIY: Skirt/Top/Cape
<<”The paper-bag waist: Refreshingly loose, remarkably chic, this pleated pant looks right amongst falls layered, loose looks. When paired with a fitted top, it has a Katherine Hepburn-like quality to it, cinching in the waist with remarkable success. For narrow figures, it adds needed volume, while also giving fuller figures just enough leeway to keep [...]
DIY: Paper Bag Waisted Skirt
August 22, 2007 – 11:20 pm, Posted in DoItYourself, Fashion,
I just joined the ThreadBanger Forum after a moderator posted a link to all my DIY projects (cool, no?). And I like showing the things I sew to people who love to do the same thing. Anyway, I told you before not to be afraid of the high waisted skirt [link]: so, here is a [...]
DIY: The Jodhpurs Trend
<<”Jodhpurs are tight-fitting trousers worn primarily for horse riding. The term can also refer to a type of short boot, or ‘jodhpur boot’. Originally, jodhpurs (as worn in and around the city in India after which they are named) were tight-fitting only from the knee to the ankle and were flared above the knee; modern [...]
DIY: Color-Block Dress
The Grey, over at Six O’Clock Style, just made a wonderful dress for herself (from her mom’s old fabric), after being inspired by the long, color-block dress that was “oh, so hot” this summer. DKNY, Zara, Mango, Asos, Topshop, and many more had their take on this trend [click here for images].
So, how could I [...]
Trend: “Bright” Young Me
?Most fashion bloggers surely know this fashion editorial by now, from Elle U.S. in the September 07 issue. But for those of you who don’t have the chance to get it, here it is: “Bright Young Things”:
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Bold colors seem to make a statement recently, in contrast with the grays and blacks that will take over [...]
