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DIY: thrift dress to origami peplum dress

November 19, 2012~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

I was a part of the Refashionista series with I am momma, hear me roar blog(check it out here), and this is the project I submitted. I went to the thrift store twice and went to a bunch of stores, hoping to find something I can refashion but had no luck! Discouraged, I went through my “I need to work on this…some day” file, and decided to go along with this dress I picked up this past Spring.

I purchased this dress at a thrift store for $4. At first glance I cringed a bit, but saw the potential with the beautiful neon green/yellow color and the polka dot fabric, so I brought it home with a goal to make it not cringe-worthy.

INSTRUCTIONS:

*not pictured, but cut the bottom length of the dress as well and hem the bottom.

and you’re done!

AFTER:

dress: thrift(DIY’ed) | colorblock t-strap heels: oasap

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

Budget: $4

Skill level: intermediate to advanced

The peplum design was inspired by this skirt.

I did another thrift dress to a peplum dress here.

DIY: altering a larger dress

October 23, 2012~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

I bought this dress during our trip in St. George a few weeks ago. A dress with stripes & sleeves? I just couldn’t pass it. I often buy dresses that are larger because the larger the size = the longer the length. It’s a lot easier to alter the sides of the dress than to lengthen the dress.

before/after:

directions:

after:

dress: gap | necklace: diy | bracelets: f21 & c/o romwe | color block sandals: oasap |

brown satchel: brahmin

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Skill level: beginner

Budget: $0

DIY: stained shirt to a printed shirt

October 9, 2012~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

I had a plain white tee that had a bit of yellow stain on it. I thought instead of throwing it away, I would add some designs on it using fabric paint! I was inspired by one of my blog readers I featured last week, Sunlight and Sequins.

Instructions:

What you’ll need:

-shirt

-sponge brush

-stamp

-fabric paint

-wax paper

-cup

Directions:

1. Cut up wax paper and insert inside the shirt, to make sure the fabric paint doesn’t seep through.

2. Squeeze out some fabric paint into a cup and dip the sponge brush lightly. With the brush, paint on the stamp.

3. Lay the shirt on a flat surface and stamp wherever desired. Stamp once more if you’d like the design to be more prominent.

4. Let it dry 4 hours before stamping the other side.

5. Wait at least 3 days before putting it in the wash.

Estimated time: 1 1/2 hours

Budget: under $10(if using a shirt you already have)

Skill level: beginner

after:

{top: DIY | skirt: swapped | tights: h&m | mint shoes: c/o vivilli}

so flattering, I know.

I did this while my girls were being babysat by my neighbor, and when Adi came home, she saw what I had made and wanted to make one for herself as well. She wanted to do it all by herself(I was right by her side to guide her), and didn’t she do a great job?

And when Jay came home and saw me in this shirt, he started reciting the Boy Scout’s slogan while signaling the Boy Scout sign. Turns out, it’s really close to the Boy Scout logo… darn it! But whatever, I still like it and I’m still gonna wear it!

DIY: Anthropologie marjorelle necklace

September 17, 2012~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

Remember the necklace I made inspired by the marjorelle necklace from Anthropologie? I love that necklace and wear it all the time, so I made another version.

Inspiration: Marjorelle Necklace by Anthropologie

How to make your own Anthropologie majorelle necklace DIY

What you’ll need:

Gold twisted cord(I purchased mine at Wal Mart for under $2)
Stretch cocktail rings/brooches/vintage pins that will go well together(I found mine at Forever 21, here are some beautiful picks here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Hook and closure, gold loops, end caps
Epoxy glue
Scissors

Directions:

1. Cut off the ring/pin part of the jewels if necessary.

2. Measure the length of the gold cord and put a tiny strip of clear tape around where you want to cut it. The tape makes sure that it doesn’t fray when you cut it off.

3. Dab a small amount of epoxy glue on the ends of the gold cord. Then squeeze it inside the end caps.

4. Hook on the gold loops, and the hook and closure.

5. Dab a good amount of epoxy glue on the back of the jewels and press onto the middle of the gold cord. The jewels might tilt back or forward so put something below and above the jewels to keep from tilting while it’s drying. Or check every 10 minutes the first half an hour to make sure it’s not tilting and straighten it if necessary.

6. Let it dry 24 hours.

Estimated time: prep time: 20 mins | drying time: 24 hrs.

Budget: $30

Skill level: EASY/beginner