Sewing Floral 60s: UPDATE! Part #1

So it has been almost a month since I have been on, I have very busy again. Although coming to the bright side I have found time to show my new dresses I have been working on. Recently I had a textiles assignment and I had to create  a futuristic gown for a ball in the year 2040, however I was unable to finish it. I only got the dress done but not the accessories. As previously stated I had bought the pattern Butterick 5607 and made my first dress to test the pattern out and later on I had to use the pattern for my school assignment but had to make adjustments. So here is the dress I first worked on, I didn't end up buying floral material for the dress because this satin material was meant for my assignment but I changed my mind. Although I did buy some vintage floral sateen recently at Spotlight for a great deal. Anyway here is my first one (I haven't done the hems yet):

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Re-Create Your Vest

I found this wonderful tutorial on instagram, on how to fix any ordinary denim vest into something very stylish and fantastic. Chinatsu todate sent me this tutorial and she has done a very great job. 


This is denim vest when she bought it.


It was only $4!!

Before

1. This is very easy and simple.
First I cut cuffs then messing up the cuffs file.

Mother's Day Cushion

I didn't know what to do for my mum for mothers day and because I have been trying different techniques in making cushions, I decided to make one for her and try something new for my self. I didn't have filling for the cushion, that's why the cushion looks saggy, however it turned out well, I did my first automatic buttonhole with my sewing machine and made it rectangle instead of a square. Here's how it turned out:

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Cushion with matching couch

Pastel Chalk Hair

So I'm gonna dye my hair soon and I'm doing dip dying, purple and wanted to try if dip dying would suit me, so I found a temporary way to view this. I found a link to colour your hair with chalk pastels (http://crazetexture.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/hair-chalking.html?), it easy and fast to do, though I found it tends to work better with people, who have light coloured hair. However here is how mine turned out. (My before after dip dyed hair up soon!)

Hope you Like!

Fallen

Love Fallen by Lauren Kate, well guess what?!? My friend and I have decided to make the dress on the front cover and a lot of research has been done on the dress details. It may seem hard but I think it will be a very fun project! I'll get updated post soon, stay tuned.

Day Out

Just going out or just shopping this outfit it perfect for day or event, its simple casual and just perfection. The blue jacket which in fact I have in a beige colour goes with almost anything the style fits all, just like a one-sized item. Skinny jeans are every teenagers comfort, they are comfy and simple and also match with anything and to top this outfit off like a cherry on top are the zipped boot heels (I wish I had a pair) the colour and style are lovely and can be paired up with dresses, skirt and of course pants and I think they make a great additiona and  put a great finishing touch to the complete outfit. (and so would a clutch wallet :) 

Circle Skirt with Bow

I found some instructions to make a circle skirt with a bow and decided to adjust the instructions to suit me. ( http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-skirt-with-a-fluffy-back ) I had decided to make a skirt for my younger sister, who is 5 and is quiet little. I forgot to write down the measurements for next time because I made up the instructions along the way, it took me a few hours as I am still a beginner, however I am getting better. This skirt is suitable for anyone of any age! Here is a picture of the finished piece: 

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Stylish double sided cushion!

So once again, I have made a cushion but in a different way and is much different to the first on I made. Here's a preview:

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Finished piece

Simplicity 2305 Cynthia Rowley Dress B

I'm making the dress in Satin and blue but I can't really understand the instructions that well and am looking for help and updates of my dress will be up soon :)

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French Inspiration

My Inspirations for the final creation of the mask.

      

Mask in the Making

 I had to make a mask for textiles and design and I based it on French culture. My "pretend" client was Marion Cotillard and she is to wear it to a masquerade ball and the Mask represents a stereotypical french artist.

Making :)

I'm making a leather wallet, which should be done in a week or two because this is a really busy time for me. Which will look a bit like the image above although larger and will be a fold over wallet.