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MADE | Oversized Button Down

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striped oversized button up handmade My first Spring make of 2018! The white Archer button up was in my 10 x 10 challenge. I mentioned in this post how I love this shirt to wear underneath sweaters, but feel a bit outdated to wear it on its own. I see in Pinterest and Instagram that button downs are worn oversized, with the collar slightly pulled to the back creating a V neckline shape in the front. The Archer button up is great sewn default, but gives the impression of a well ordered good school when worn on its own. So I made my own version of oversized button up. I’m planning to wear it with a turtleneck sweater and skinny jeans in colder weather, and on its own with khaki shorts (another one I made recently, not blogged yet) when the weather warms up. striped oversized button up handmade striped oversized button up handmadeI bought this fabric a while ago to make the Off-Shoulder Blouse by FASHION MAKERY. I saw the blouse on Instagram and fell in love with it. Unfortunately I could not figure out how to print it properly; I printed out the first page of the pattern, and the test square that says 5cm x 5cm prints out as 3.2cm x 3.2cm. I did not scale the patterns and printed out on A4 paper as is, but it seemed like the patterns shrunk and I could not fix it. That was about six months ago…eventually I gave up. Has anyone have a similar problem with FASHION MAKERY PDF patterns?striped oversized button up handmade

Pattern Info

  • Pattern: Graineline Studio Archer Button Up Shirt, size 4
  • Fabric: Cotton blend stripe fabric bought in Nippori Tomato
  • Modifications: Added 10 cm on side as shown in above picture for left and right front pieces, back yokes and back. Lengthened the shirt by 20cm. Shortened the sleeve length to 36cm.


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MADE | Nautical Stripes Skirt

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nautical stripes skirt by vivat veritasI am participating in Me May May 2016 on instagram – I think it is a great idea. For those who do not know what MMM is, it is “a challenge that I (Zoe from So, Zo…What do you know?) organize annually that is designed to encourage people who sew/knit/crochet/refashion/upcycle garments for themselves to actually wear and love them“. I’ve been loosely documenting since 2012 and it is a great opportunity to take a look at what you actually have in your closet and examine where those items came from. I am happy that this year I have much more me-made clothes in my closet than back in 2012. Actually, I rarely buy clothes at stores any more. I used to have this small binge buy session at forever21, where I would buy 2-3 cheap pieces on sale. I enjoyed the stress relief but when I did it, I was mostly looking at the price tag (how much I’m saving by buying this on cheap!) than whether I really liked it or would actually wear it. I have not had a binge buying session for a while partially for a lack of time to shop by myself, but I think it’s good I no longer do it. I can spend more time and money on curating my wardrobe in a way that’s actually functional by buying quality fabrics, good patterns and investing on shoes and bags.

So my recent make is this striped midi skirt. When I found the fabric in Nippori Tomato, I immediately thought of making a dress like this. After a bit of thinking, I decided to go for a midi skirt instead for more versatility. I added inverted pleats around waist line and side seam pockets. An invisible zipper is placed in the center back as well as small hook and eye to close the waistband. It is not lined but not sheer, and I love how easy it is to take care of this fabric. No ironing is required after a wash. navy and white stripes nautical midi skirt2 me made may outfit vivat veritas blogWorn with Nike sneakers, clutch from my friend and T-shirt by T by Alexander Wangnautical skirt back view navy and white thick stripes skirt stripes midi skirt by vivat veritas for Me Made May 2016With a left over fabric, I made a skirt for Kiko. It’s a second matching clothes this month! little girls stripes skirt handmade by mommy日暮里トマトで購入した太めのボーダー生地でミディスカートを作りました。
ワンピースを作るか、スカートを作るかで迷ったのですが、着回しを考えてミディスカートにしました。
歳のせいか、このぐらいの丈のスカートがなんとなく安心します笑

サイドポケット付きで、じゃぶじゃぶ洗って乾かしたらそのまま着れる、楽ちんスカートです。
ポケットなしバージョンはこちらのcreema shopで販売中です。

娘にもお揃いで作りました。
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Before & After | Maternity Dress to Peplum Top

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DIY Peplum Top (click through for pictures)

Most of you know how much I like quick refashioning – it is a great way to update your wardrobe without putting in much effort. I still like making clothes from scratch but I can’t deny the instant gratification that quick DIY projects provide.

Here is another “old” piece my friend gave me. It was never worn and it is from Max Mara! I’m sure it cost 3-500 dollars. She said it was too potato sack-y for her and I kind of agree that the shape is rather unflattering. Initially my thought was to make a skater dress like this, but I quickly realized that I didn’t have enough fabric. It’s hard to gauge how much fabric I have when it is in an already constructed clothes form. So I had to change the plan mid way and turn it into a peplum top. Considering how much wear I’m getting from this peplum top, I didn’t mind the change of plan 🙂

I forgot that stripes (especially wide stripes) require more fabric…sigh. I made this little peak-a-boo cutout in the back not really on purpose but because of the lack of fabric. But I think it turned out ok!
Before and After of Max Mara Maternity Dress DIY (via vivatveritas back details peplum top DIY peplum top from Max Mara Maternity Dress in processmatching stripes (1)The fabric shed a lot so as soon as I cut, I added the iron-on interface and surged the seam allowances. matching stripes (2)DSC_1752P.S., Check out more Before & After like this here, here and here.

洋裁をしていることを知っている友達からは、よくいらなくなったお洋服のドネーションをしていただきます。
これはMax Maraのワンピース。
たぶん高かっただろうな。。。１度も着ていないらしい、とっても状態が良いワンピースです。
簡単な作りで、ほとんどダーツとかも入っていなかったので、作りやすかったですが、ボーダーなのは盲点でした。
ボーダー合わせに結構悩みました。

ぺプラムトップスはちょっと食べ過ぎてもぽっこりお腹が隠れて好き♪

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