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Inspiration: Some DIY Ideas

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Today, I’m sharing some DIY ideas that I’ve been dying to try…

1. Image via Thread Sense. I love these sea form color scallop hem shorts…Unfortunately, they are sold out, but I think these shorts can be easily replicated by using some old trousers and Megan Nielsen’s scalloped hem tutorial. I’m on the look out for a pleated trousers at thrift stores for this project.

2. Image via some etsy vintage shop (I’m sorry I don’t remember where exactly this image is from..Please let me know if you have any idea so I can link it properly!) This is not fashion related, but I think how she displayed black and white photos in vintage white photo frames is just lovely.

3. Image via BurdaStyle, 70’s dress. If you’ve been reading my blog, I’m sure you know that I’m very into cut out details – I’m so inspired by this picture of a 70’s mod dress.  I particularly like the use of two different colors and the inclusion of buttons!

4. Image via Thread Sense. Isn’t this shirt so cool? Love the dolman sleeves, and the use of two different fabrics in the same color. Could be a good project using an old button down shirt of my husband:)

As a side note, I am trying to decide on a new bag as a gift to myself. I’m eyeing Foley + Corrina Mid City bag in gray, oryany seaweed handbag, oryany petal small bag,  Tory Burch Tallis Moonlight Satchel in nude or Rebecca Minkoff mab mini in gray… I barely spend money on clothes, since I either make them or thrift them, but I’m such a sucker for designer bags..Too many pretty bags! Which one do you think I should get?

Guest blogger: Detachable crochet collar pattern by iro iro

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Hello! I’m Sophia from ‘iro iro‘ and I’m really happy to be writing a guest post for Chie today, whilst she looks after her own little Sophia. This is my first guest post and to be writing it here is wonderful, thank you Chie!

If any of you have stumbled across my blog before, you may have noticed a recurring theme: collars. I love ’em. Sweet peter pan collars..long bow-tie collars..vintage lace collars. They can completely change the look of an outfit. So let me not disappoint, here is a little tutorial to make your very own collar.

  This is a simple crochet detachable collar I made the other day. It is made with standard DK yarn for a more chunky look than those delicate lace ones found stashed away in vintage shops. And don’t worry, it takes a lot less time to make too. You will only need scraps of yarn: it didn’t even dent my 100g ball. Mine is made with acrylic (it was on hand..) but I think a cotton yarn would make a good alternative.

Ok, you will need:
– Yarn (see above)
– 4mm crochet hook
– Small popper (for back closure)

Abbreviations: ch – chain, sc – single crochet, dc – double crochet, sl st – slip stitch, tog – together.

Let’s begin: ch 72  (72 chs)

Row 1: ch1, sc in every st  (72 sts)

Row 2: ch2, *dc in st, 2dc in st* repeat to end  (108 sts)

Row 3: ch2, dc in every st  (108 sts)

Row 4: ch2, *dc in 3 sts, 2dc in next st* repeat to end  (135 sts)

Row 5: sl st 1 st, *5sc in st, sl st 3 sts tog* repeat until 2 sts remaining, sl st 2sts. Pull yarn through loop to finish off.

To complete your detachable collar, sew a popper at the back and enjoy wearing it!


This is not only my first time guest blogging, but also writing out a pattern like this, so please bear with me. Hopefully it will all make sense, if there are any problems please leave a comment below or send me an email (iroirocrafts@yahoo.com).

 If you have never tried crochet before, I recommend taking a look at these easy instructions or popping onto youtube. It’s a really fun hobby to have that you can pick up anywhere – I often crochet on the bus to college! Thanks for reading ^.^

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Be sure to check out her etsy shop full of cute crochet goodies! 

Guest blogger: Free PDF downloadable bag pattern by Nette

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Hi everyone. My name is Nette and I am from Germany. It is so nice to meet you! Usually, I write a blog over at nettevivante all about my sewing projects and other creative output. Anyway, you might wonder why you do not get to read anything by lovely Chie?! That is because she asked me to write a little guest post for her readers, while she is taking a break welcoming her little baby girl!
Having been inspired by Chie’s beautiful dresses for a long time already, I was really flattered to be able to jump in for her! Thank you Chie! ❤
This is a double premiere for me. Not only because this is my very first guest post, but also because I intent to keep you busy during Chie’s absence with my very first self drafted epattern and how-to.
So today I am presenting you a pattern for a simple, yet, highly versatile tote bag. I made several versions of it for ‘Pay it forward’ and am so glad that Chie is going to use hers for the baby! 😉
As you can see, this bag is just full of endless possible variations and I hope you are going to enjoy letting your mind wander and making one!
If there are any questions, leave them as comments here or on my blog, I would love to help you out then. AND if you really are making a bag, I would love to see your versions! Have a lovely day everybody!
❤Download PDF Eva bag instruction eva_instruction.
❤Download PDF Eva bag pattern eva_pattern.