Spring Clothing Inspiration: GAP

So, I know I just started sewing and I'm still a novice, but I saw all these amazingly cute dresses on gap.com, and I can't help but wonder if I can possibly make a few myself(different patterns of course, I don't want to run into my mirror image all over nyc). I haven't even attempted a sleeve yet, but some of these don't look too difficult.


My new goal is to make one or two by the start of the summer

DIY Sew: Envelope Clutch Purse

Project 2 of my March Sewing Class is an Envelope Clutch Bag

Inspiration:

Tori Burch

BCBG

Here's what you'll need:

1/2 yard upholstry fabric for the outside

1/2 yard satin fabric for the lining

1/4 yard heavy interfacing

magnetic snap

To begin: Make a pattern using the following measurements:

Use the pattern to trace 1 outer fabric, 1 inner, and 1 interfacing

Place the inner and outer fabrics good sides touching and then place the interfacing on top of the inner fabric

pin, and sew all three sides, leaving the bottom unsewn

turn right side out

Fold ends in an inch and pin on both sides on the bottom

Fold up the bottom to where you want your bag to hit, pin on both sides to mark

Install the snap, place your washer on where you want the snap to be on the top and mark with a pen, take scissors and cut tiny holes, place top snap in, stick your hand under first layer and push in washer, push down ends

Fold bag over with washer on snap, see where it lies, then mark, cut holes, stick bottom snap in, put your hand under the first layer of fabric and place washer on the back of snap and fold snap into place

sew bottom across

Fold up, sew sides as close to the edge as possible

Complete!

DIY Sew: Fabric Headband

Get ready for the easiest sewing tutorial there is!

Here's what you'll need:
6 inches of elastic
4" by 18" piece of fabric
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Thread

Fold Fabric in half with the right sides touching,and pin

sew

turn the piece right side out

fold 1/2 inch in on each side, place elastic in one end, and sew

Then place elastic into the other side and sew

Wear!

March Month of Sewing

In an attempt to learn how to sew, I decided to sign up for a sewing class for the month of March. Which means if all goes as planned I'm going to have a bunch of great new tutorials for everyone to enjoy!

Here are a few projects I'll be learning to make:
Fabric Belt
Envelope Clutch
Messenger Bag
Apron
PJ Pants
Wrap Skirt


Class starts tonight, so stay tuned...

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DIY Crochet: Triple Crochet Vest

I made this vest months ago, when I had very little experience; I started out thinking I wanted to make a shawl, but after draping it around my neck, I instantly saw the potential for a vest.

This is a great project for someone that is still in the scarf stage of crochet, the only stitches used are chain and triple crochet.

Materials:
2 skeins of lion brand homespun in purple
Size J Crochet hook
darning needle
scissors

Begin with a slipknot
chain 54
1st row: in the fifth chain from the end triple crochet, continue to triple crochet in each of the remaining chains (27 triple crochets total); chain 5, turn

2nd Row: triple crochet in the first triple crochet, continue to triple crochet in each triple crochet (27 total triple crochets in this row), chain 5, turn

Row 3 to end: continue row 2 until you've reached your desired length, (when draping around your neck the ends should reach your hips)fasten off

Finishing:
Fold your piece in half, and match up the insides, from the bottom use your darning needle to sew up 4 inches from the bottom

Wear!

DIY Crochet: Open Shrug Pt 2

I was so jazzed about the comfy crochet shrug that I made, I decided to make a second. This time though, I wanted a bit of a different look, so I went for a much thinner yarn and a smaller hook

This Donna Karan Open shrug which retails for $995 was my inspiration

As a warning, this probably took two and half times as long as the last one, but the nice thing is the sweater isn't as thick so it can be worn all year long. If you have the time and patience give it a shot.

Matierals:
2 balls of Lion brand Fishermans Wool
Size K crochet hook
darning needle
scissors
Measuring tape

chain 115 (measuring 29 inches)
ROW 2: single crochet in second chain from the hook and in each successive chain, chain one, turn.
ROW 3 and on: repeat row 2 until garment measures 32 inches

Fold

Sew up the sides, leave 7 inches from the top on both sides for the armholes.

Complete!