Anthropologie Inspired Plaid Skirt, simplicity 1690

It is funny how when you want to make something and then you see it being sold for a lot of money. Take this Kenley skirt from Anthropologie. $148 for just the skirt. Really

As you can see there is an overskirt sort of looks like a bow.

Here is how to knock it off, for a fraction of the price. Check out this pattern from simplicity. It is similar to the anthro skit. Simplicity 1690

Now I got all fancy. Or out of my league. I decided to make this skirt with purple and black plaid CHIFFON. Yes you heard me right. Chiffon. And plaid. 2 really hard things to sew with. But hey things were shut....

While I was sewing, which has a black chiffon lining. I got really excited when the 2 overskirts matched each other. Like the Gevalia coffee commercial..... TOOT TOOT

In all actuality I knew the overskirt would match but the under skirt will not. I am totally fine with that. Here is after the pleating. I pinned and basted the heck out of this skirt!!! 

Next add the waistband. This I actually modified for myself, I needed a bit longer. Sew to the skirt. Prettyyyyy.....

Here it is on... drool

I paired it with some boots and a black shirt.

Hey I would also like to point out that I sewed an exposed zipper (and not invisible) and the cat didn't look like she attacked it. And the plaid relatively matches.

Love. I think I can totally remake this with a modified waist to even look more like the anthro skirt. Which is really a small rectangle to sort of gather it. Easy. This was not the easiest skirt but part of it was due to the chiffon and the plaid. Plus it had lining. Which made it thick. I think I may have broke a needle in one part of attached the waistband. Really happy with the results. I would definitely try again with other fabric that doesn't require lining. I think it would lay flatter.

Cheers,
Lauren

Day 6: Refashion curtains to a Anthropologie Knock-Off dress

I hope everyone has been enjoying the 60 days to DC blogging! Whew! Actually these past few days, I did not go out of town b/c I have been dealing with a very sick cat. We are still trying to figure out why Sebastian has fluid in his chest. We are doing well and hope to stay well. Fingers crossed. So today is a refashion!! Curtains to Anthro Knock off!! I found this fabric in the stash I purchased from that lady. Very old school curtain. But fun summery and bright.

I used this tutorial from iCandy Handmade to turn it into an Anthro Knockoff!

I downloaded their free pattern. Here is me cutting the fabric. Followed the really simple instructions. At first I was nervous it wasn't going to fit, but it did. I think I may have had issues with the correct size being printed but everything worked out in the end. And super fast and easy to sew! Another bonus! Yay!

Added a belt, some boots, and I was done! :)

Again thank you iCandy handmade! Thank you for the free pattern/tutorial. You girls rock! :) Maybe one day I will be able to make my own patterns! Here is 54 more days left!!! Click here to see the other posts of my 60 days of blogging self induced torture adventure!

Cheers,
Lauren

Turtle time!

Turtleneck time that is!! I fell for this material when I purchased it at goodwill for $0.99. But its a long sleeved tutleneck and its way to big!

It is actually pretty ugly as a whole. But I had a vision. What was funny was I saw this on anthropologie's website! It is like its twin! And they wanted $98 for it! Nope, not in my price range. Time to make it myself!

I first started by creating the halter top buy cutting off the sleeves but on an angle for a halter top. I tried to use a halter top I had but I only had an idea (luckily it worked).

I then cut off the rest of the sleeves by cutting close to the turtle neck part.
Here's the leftover sleeve!

I took it a little bit in and recreated some armholes. (no picture sorry)

Next was just to make a tube of my leftover fabric. I simply cut 3.5 inches wide with my rotary cutter and connected the 3 tubes together at the short side. I couldn't make more b/c I got carried away with the scissors!

I then found the center and marked it with a pin.

I did not sew it on in the middle I sewed it on askew since I was tying it on the side. Then I sewed it down to the center back on the neckline.

Here is the end product! I LOVE IT!

Ok I am so tired! It is only Monday and I am struggling to stay awake. It is going to be a long week. Sleep tight!

XOXOXO,
Lauren