So last night, I started draping a vest & this is what it looks like so far. It's not sewn together yet, its just pinned for now. I'm going to add some pleating detail to the front, some buttons and maybe pockets?
**The black ribbon is not part of the vest, it's just serving as a substitute for now.
Sooo apparently, my boyfriend's (yes, i have a new boyfriend now) stepmother use to sew. I saw the sewing machine in their basement && they were about to throw it out!!! Luckily, it had the piece that I was missing from mine, so he gave it to me && NOW I CAN SEWWWW!!!!! woooooo!! I havent sewed in like 4389754785 years. I miss it sooo effinnn much. So i'm gona get back into it either tonight or tomorrow, whenever i get inspired to make something. I'll be sure to post pictures once I start completing things.
I found this video on YouTube. I learned a lot from watching it so I decided to share it with everyone. It's a great instructional video. Mimi Goodwin teaches it. && make sure to check out the rest of her videos.
Author: Bridgett Artise & Jen Karetnick Price: $24.95
Book Description from Amazon: Fashion designer Bridgett Artise believes in second chances—a philosophy that extends all the way to her clothing line, B. Artise Originals. Fashion gave her a second chance at happiness and success, and, in turn, she gives vintage garments that have lost their luster another chance at being fashionable. Mixing contemporary clothing with the best elements of a vintage piece—like the collar of a funky fifties housedress or the pockets of a seventies-style jacket—and piecing them back together in a whole new way, she creates one-of-a-kind garments that are both trend setting and timeless.
An old-fashioned ruffled shirt with terrific buttons, plus an inexpensive tank top, can become a unique top. A poodle skirt and that so-last-year’s knee-length cardigan sweater can be turned into anything from a mini-poncho to a structured tube top. With fashions for every season, Born-Again Vintage contains patterns for:
•Pants that pair perfectly with winter boots and a sweater dress that’s sexy and simple •A cropped jacket + sweater corset that are perfect for a flirty spring fling •Dresses + bags to keep summer easy and breezy •Pretty-in-a-blink dresses + accessories for a big night out
Born-Again Vintage updates the trends of fashion eras gone by and brings the unparalleled quality of vintage into a new age. Complete with a vintage shopping guide, handy style tips, and ideas for reinventing disused cast-offs, Born-Again Vintage is a must-have for vintage shoppers and sewers alike.
Don't want to do it yourself? Visit her website for info on the author herself doing it for you. B-Artise.com
