DIY

Tassle Earrings:

DIY inspiration:

At this point you can insert the elastic band around the waist:

1. Fit the elastic band around your waist and pin to get the measurement. Stitch closed with a zig-zag stitch.
2. Get someone to help you out now: stretch the elastic as wide as it will go and pin to the outside of your shorts.
3. Stitch the elastic down using a zig-zag stitch and then fold towards the inside, making a hem.
4. Top-stitch to keep in place 

I decided to insert a zip instead. If you would like to do the same continue with these steps:

Waist Belt

1) Hem the short edges of the velvet ribbon so they do not fray.

2) Turn in the corners of the fabric trimming so it makes a triangle. Fold down the tip of the triangle.

3) Stitch the triangle 6mm from the edge as shown in figure 3.

4) Stitch the velvet band to the edge of the trimming as shown in figure 4.

Simples!

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Part Two: Collar DIY

Tip:

Use press studs, hook and eyes or even a button to close the collar. I added these pretty little grey gems to glam up the corners but there are so many ways to spruce up a collar: feathers and studs are a big hit.

The Head Turban

DIY Inspiration: Zipper Jewelry 

DIY Inspiration: Gold Metallic Brogues

Detachable collars are one of my favorite trends purely because you can be so creative with it. This is a 2 part DIY. As with any sewing task you undertake a pattern is usually your starting point. Below is a quick 2 step method on getting your collar pattern.

Tools:

Shirt with collar

Wax paper (tracing paper)

Pen

Ruler and French Curve

How:

We only need to trace half the collar as we will be placing our pattern on the fold of the fabric. This means that once you have cut out the collar pattern from the fabric you will be able to open it up to the original collar length. That being said, place your wax paper over half of the collar and trace the outline. Use your various rulers to straighten edges and round off curves.

Label your collar and collar band and add a 1.5cm seam allowance around the original outline. Add notches (triangles) which will help you match up the collar to the collar band when you begin to sew.

Simples!