Yesterday we talked about wavy hems and how they are trending this spring. I really appreciated how Stella MCartney incorporated curled hems in her spring 2012 collection. Today I'll show you how to diy a similar dress cutting out one you already own. I will also show you a crochet technique to make a cord I used to decorate the dress: it's called the romanian cord (or european macramè).
Start with a long sleeve dress. I made my dress from scratch because I had a very cute piece of fabric that was perfect for this project. The project is all about cutting out so a dress you already own will be fine.
Ready to start? Follow me after the jump.
I put my dress on my diy dress form (or just wear the dress). Highlighted in the pic you can see the part of the fabric you have to cut it out. Start cutting on the shoulders, 1 inch far from the neckline, cut off the cleavage untill the armhole. Also cut off one sleeve.
This is how the neckline looks once cut |
Now let's cut the wavy hem.
This is how the dress should look once cut |
this is how the romanian cord looks like |
I pinned the cord over the dress then I sewed it |
And this is how the embroidery looks like when done. |
I hope you liked this tutorial, happy Sunday!
See other diy cloths here.
Amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat creative artsy gene just skipped past me. I need to try! People like you seem to do it, and nail it so effortlessly. Keep up the good work. I'm inspired!
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@cheapfabmom thank you :D
ReplyDeletegreat job!!! xx
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Alice Barton ♥ The Mow Way
Every day you overcome more! Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteit looks exactly like the original, love it
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing project, I'm trying this on my new sparkly long sleeves dress.
ReplyDeletefantastico! bravissima {come sempre} xox, d.
ReplyDeleteMa tu sei fenomenale!!!
ReplyDeletefantastico..amo questo vestito...voglio provare a farlo anche io grazie davvero...
ReplyDeletedevo seguirti x forza :-D
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Great! I have made a McCartney's embroidery inspired DIY sweater. You can get it at www.thediysigner.blogspot.com
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