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6 DIY Fashion Projects for Scarves by Stacie of Scarves Dot Net

April 26, 2012 By Chie

Hello everyone! I’m Stacie, a DIY fashion blogger over at Stars for Streetlights, and I am so excited to be posting for Chie today while she is away! I have always loved making things and sewing ever since I was a little girl– and things haven’t changed much now that I’m older. One of my favorite things to refashion has to be scarves.

During the day, I am a writer, blogger, and photographer over at Scarves Dot Net, and it is pretty much the best job ever. (Seriously, I get to think about scarves all day!) I’m always looking for new ways to tie, sew, craft, and wear scarves– and because the’yre essentially giant pieces of pretty fabric. 😉 Here are a few of my favorite DIY projects for scarves. 🙂

 

DIY scarf belt DIY Scarf Belt: Skinny scarves make wonderful belts if you have any sitting around. To make this DIY accessory, I used this leopard print scarf, but you can use any print to spice up an outfit. (I am a big fan of chevrons right now.) 🙂
scarf camera strap DIY Scarf Camera Strap: I’m a huge photography nerd but I can never find a cute camera strap. (Does anyone else have that problem?!) Silk is one on of the strongest fibers in the world, so I decided to make a camera strap from a silk scarf. 🙂
scarf purse DIY Scarf Bag: Need a quick bag on the go? Try making one out of a scarf! Aimee from Swellmayde uses a cute trick she found on a Hermes knotting card to make a chic and functional purse from a scarf.
quote scarf DIY Quote Scarf:Have a favorite quote that you’d like to carry with you all the time? Try writing it out on a scarf! My friend Maggie, wrote out her favorite Andy Warhol quotes on this scarf. (She had about 6 of them. She even tried to write in Andy Warhol’s handwriting!) 🙂
Scarf Purse Strap: Have a broken or purse strap? Try using a scarf instead! This simple fix can give an old bag a longer life. 🙂
scarf flats DIY Scarf Shirt: To make a simple and flowy scarf shirt, just gather two square scarves and stitch them together!

If anyone has more DIY scarf ideas or any fresh scarf-tying tutorials, be sure to head over and check out our Scarves Dot Net “Submit” page! We’d love to feature any new approaches to scarves. And if you’re ever looking for ways to tie a scarf, be sure to check out our “Knot Library” with tons of ideas!

I just want to say thank you again to Chie for letting me guest post today, it has been an honor! 😉

Filed Under: blog, DIY, interview Tagged With: diy, fashion, scarf

Sarah’s Handmade Wedding

November 29, 2011 By Chie

 

Pictures from Sarah, see more photos and her testimonial here!

A while back, I had a pleasure of working with Sarah from Tulle and Trinkets . I was asked to make the bridesmaid dresses for her wedding. She had her wedding a couple of months ago. I love her wedding photos so much and the handmade feel of the wedding. She mentioned that she purchased some handmade items from etsy besides the bridesmaid dresses, or handmade them her self, so I was curious to know more about it. She kindly wrote to me with the sources of items she bought for her wedding to share on my blog.

Here is Sarah 🙂

I was really pleased with everything I purchased from Etsy. All of the sellers were really quick, responsive, and willing to personalize and tailor things to fit our wedding. All the Etsy items gave our wedding a very handmade feel, which is exactly what I wanted. And they also made our wedding unique.

 This was taken at our ceremony. The tissue paper pom poms I purchased from Fiesta Pom Pom

 My mom and I made these pennant banners that lined the chairs at our ceremony.
My cousin designed our programs. They were fan programs (even though it was kind of chilly on the wedding day!) I tied in the ribbon and pennant banner themes with them.
 I tied blue and yellow ribbon on the back of our parents’ and grandparents’ chairs to designate their reserved seats. They were really whimsical and pretty!
Another shot of the pom poms.
This milk glass chalk board was from Shabby McFabby. It sat on our card table (I used an antique hat box for cards).
The yellow rosettes on the bridesmaid dresses were from Hooey Designs. I thought their shade of yellow complemented the color of the bridesmaid dresses beautifully!
I wanted something different for our guest book. Our guest book from Paper Twig was a hand drawn tree that guests put their finger prints on. We plan to get it matted and framed!
 This small pennant banner was on the front of our cake table. Heckle is my new last name 🙂 I got it from Crazy Husky Crafts.It now hangs in our apartment!

This large “Just Married” pennant banner hung across the head table. It’s also from Crazy Husky Crafts.
My bracelet (which is SO pretty!) is from All Things Tinsel. My garters were from Garter Lady.
 Another shot of my bracelet.
Another shot of my garter.

Filed Under: blog, blogs, bridal, interview Tagged With: dress, handmade, wedding

Guest Post by Maddie Edwards

October 18, 2011 By Chie

Today, I have a guest blogger, Maddie Edwards talking about the fall fashion! Here is Maddie 🙂

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Image via WeHeartIt

With the fall season now officially underway, fall fashion trends are beginning to become clear. Of course, there are certain characteristics of fall fashion that don’t tend to change too much year-to-year. For example, it is common for sweaters and light jackets to become more popular in the months of October and November, simply because the weather tends to cool to some extent in most of the world. Additionally – to match the cooling weather and shortening, darker days – we tend to see more of the darker colors (greys, blacks and browns) during the fall. However, there are also some fall trends that come and go in different years.

This fall, for example, light blouses and flowing materials (such as silk) seem to be in style. This makes plenty of sense, as a long-sleeved but lighter material is ideal for weather that is turning cool but is not quite cold. So, with this in mind, you might want to avoid tighter or bulkier clothing this fall. Additionally, there are a few different collections that are offering a number of pink clothing options this fall, so as to infuse a bit of color into fall style this year.

A good example of a fashion designer carrying clothing that fits the above listed trends is the DKNY collection for women, which can be found on my-wardrobe.com. This collection features a number of different types of clothing, from pants and leggings to blouses and jackets, and coincides quite well with most of the fall fashion trends you have probably been observing in the last month. For example, DKNY is offering a number of “flowing,” silky blouses in white, grey and black, all of which should be quite tasteful for the coming season. Additionally, DKNY seems to be on board with the idea of adding a bit more color to its fall collection, as it is currently featuring a few separate pink, red and blue options that are all bright, but not overstated.

Of course, it may be that you have already decided on your fall fashion for this year. However, if you are still working on figuring out what you will be wearing in the coming months, the trends and styles listed above should help to give you some indication of what fashion-conscious women will be wearing this year. Specifically, the DKNY collection can be a great place to start for women who have not yet filled out their autumn wardrobes. With a number of options that are both trendy and unique, this collection would seem to have just about anything that you could want this time of year.

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** This post was brought to you by My-Wardrobe.com.

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珍しい松の木柄の着物リメイクの製作風景✂️

- カシュクールスタイル、ウエストリボンで調整🎀
- スカートでセットアップ風、単品➕デニムでカジュアルにも👖

Rare pine tree pattern kimono remake process ✂️ 

- Wrap-style with adjustable waist ribbon 🎀 
- Set with a skirt or pair with denim for a casual look 👖 

#Handmade #KimonoRemake #松の木
#ハンドメイド #着物リメイク
「GOOD DAY PARK!」🌱
横浜赤レンガで開催された環境保護をテーマにしたイベントで、@riemorrisvibes に衣装提供しました👗
彼女の明るさにぴったりのライムグリーン&松の木柄の着物リメイクセットアップを制作しました✨ 

Provided an outfit for @riemorrisvibes at the eco-themed event held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse! 
Created a vibrant lime green kimono remake set-up with pine tree patterns to match her bright energy. ✨ 

#KimonoRemake #Sustainable
#GoodDayPark #GreenroomFestival #みなとみらい #着物リメイク #サステナブル
黒留袖のリメイクは私が大好きなもののひとつです🥹👌
黒地を背景にした鮮やかな柄はクリムトのアートを思い出させます🎨
こちらは華やかな花柄が映えるジャンプスーツにしました✨ 

✔ 一重仕立てで通気性抜群、夏も快適 
✔共布ベルト&丸バックルで愛らしいアクセント
✔アクセサリーが映える エレガントなVネック
✔ カシュクール風トップス

Upcycling a black tomesode kimono is one of my favorite things! 🥹👌 
The vibrant patterns against the black backdrop remind me of Klimt’s art. 🎨 

✔ Lightweight single-layer fabric, breezy for summer 
✔ Charming fabric belt & round buckle accent 
✔ Elegant V-neck, perfect for showcasing accessories 
✔ Kashkool-style top for a refined look 

Big thanks to @pepamoricet (model) and @carolinemarchante (photographer) 💕

#KimonoRemake #SustainableFashion #BlackTomesode
#着物リメイク #サステナブルファッション #黒留袖
Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸 Sneak pee Behind the lens, beyond the glam ✨📸
Sneak peek at the magic in motion🌸

撮影の舞台裏📸✨

Model @jasineoftherose
Flower @hanasakie
Make up and hair @hmua_mami
Jewelry @catwalk_bijoux
Photographer @casa_mari_portrait

#撮影裏側 #BTS #FashionShoot #CreativeProcess #StyleInTheMaking
壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯 壺柄×無地オレンジのリバーシブル帯ビスチェ🎴
表情がガラッと変わるツーウェイデザイン。
カジュアルにもドレッシーにも映える一着✨
後ろは編み上げリボンでサイズ調整も◎

Reversible bustier made from an obi with a unique tsubo (jar) motif on one side and solid orange on the other🎨
Elegant curve neckline + lace-up back = perfect fit.
From parties to street style — one piece, endless looks✨

Model @1.yve.1
Photographer @capturetokyo
Make up artist @mami_hmua

#帯リメイク #ビスチェコーデ  #帯ファッション
#KimonoBustier  #JapaneseStyle #TwoWayOutfit #ModernKimono
かのこ柄の赤いウォッシャブル着物から、ミディ丈のワンピースを仕立てました👘✂️
クラシカルなカシュクールデザインのフロントと、背中がまるく開いたバックシャンなシルエットがポイント。
ジャケットやカーデを羽織れば、普段使いにもぴったりです🧥✨
Vネック、ウエストのタック、すっきりIライン、ふんわりパフスリーブ…
シンプルだけど、細部までこだわった一枚です🌸

Made this midi dress from a washable kanoko-patterned red kimono👘✨
From the front, it looks like a classic cache-coeur dress — but turn around, and there's a chic, round cut-out in the back.
Layer it with a jacket or cardigan for an easy everyday look🧥🌿
Features a V-neckline, subtle tucks at the waist, a clean I-line silhouette, and puff sleeves with an open back for a modern twist🌸

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#HandmadeDress #CacheCoeurStyle #ModernKimono #UpcycledFashion 
#着物リメイク #カシュクールワンピース #和モダンファッション #ハンドメイド服 #kimonoremake
思い出の帯が毎日活躍するアイテムに🎒 
タンスで眠っていた帯が、A4サイズやPCも入る大容量リュックに生まれ変わりました。
シンプルなコーデのアクセントになる和モダンなステイトメントピース✨ 
内ポケット付きで機能性も◎ 
ストラップのメタルはゴールドorシルバーから選べます。 

📏サイズ:高さ40cm 幅30cm マチ5cm 

A cherished obi transformed into a daily essential 🎒✨ 
This upcycled backpack, made from an obi, fits A4 documents or a laptop with ease. Features an inner pocket for functionality, with strap metal options in gold or silver. 

📏 Size: H 40cm, W 30cm, D 5cm 

#ObiBag #Upcycled #SustainableFashion
#帯バッグ #アップサイクル #和モダン #サステナブル
華やかなレッドに、ゴールドの紅葉柄が映えるビスチェ ✨

帯をリメイクた特別な一点。
柔らかなカーブのネックラインが、女性らしくエレガントな雰囲気を引き立てます。

パーティーや特別なイベントで視線を集めるのはもちろん、
海外旅行で日本の美しさをさりげなくアピールできるのも嬉しいポイント🇯🇵✨

1枚で主役級の存在感。

シャツの上に重ねてベスト風に、カーディガンのインナーに、
冬ならタートルネックニットに重ねても素敵なコーディネートが楽しめます。
合わせ方次第で、全く違う表情に変わるのが魅力です。

✔️ 洗濯不可なので、夏よりも秋冬に大活躍の予感🍂
✔️ 後ろはリボンを通して編み上げるデザインで、後ろ姿まで可愛い🎀

パーティーコーデにも、カジュアルにデニムで外しても◎
オリジナルなスタイリングを楽しんでみてください💫

A stunning bustier featuring a bold red base with delicate gold maple leaf patterns.
This one-of-a-kind piece is crafted from upcycled obi fabric, adding a unique touch of Japanese tradition.

The soft, curved neckline creates a feminine, elegant silhouette.

Perfect for parties and special events, it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go.
It’s also a great way to subtly showcase Japanese culture during your travels abroad 🇯🇵✨

This piece makes a statement on its own, but you can also layer it for different vibes:
— Over a shirt for a vest-style look
— As an inner piece under a cardigan
— Or layered over a turtleneck sweater in winter for a chic seasonal outfit.

✔️ Note: Not washable, so it’s especially suited for autumn and winter 🍂
✔️ The back features a lace-up design with ribbon details—gorgeous from every angle 🎀

Dress it up for a party or dress it down with jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.
Enjoy styling this unique piece your own way 💫

Photographer @shirapyonphoto
Model @myon_y
Make up and hair @kaori0048

#帯リメイク
#和モダンファッション
#ObiRemake
#OneOfAKindStyle
#StatementPiece
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