DIY Cut Out & Studded Denim Jacket

Bored with all the plain old studding you are seeing everywhere?
Well, I sure am. Especially since it's been a trend for at least a year and it's finally now hitting the midwest and I am officially in need of something a little newer.
Still keeping the studded look, but with a new twist. :)



Supplies:
- denim jacket (the thicker it is, the better the cut-out shape will be)
- chalk, disappearing fabric pen, or sharpie
- template to trace or you can free hand it
- shears or possibly a rotary cutter
- studs (square, circle, spikes, etc)
- pliers (to help fix the studs)
- (optional) sewing machine & thread

Directions:
1. lay your denim jacket out as flat as possible
2. draw the pattern you wish to cut out (like a heart or a cross) on the back of the jacket where you'd like it to be. the center will probably look best.
3. carefully cut out the shape using whatever you feel most comfortable with
4. optional: sew along the edges of the cut out about .5" - 1.0" away from where you cut so it won't just continue to fray past a certain point. the more room you leave, the more it will fray.
5. border your cut out with studs! They could be spaced a certain way or just right next to each other.
6. boom ya got a fancy new jacket. go rock it the next time you go out! :)

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DIY Neon Bias Tape Hem Denim Shorts

I found these here at topshop.com for a ridiculous $64.00

I think I can do a lot better than that! :)



Supplies:
- denim shorts or pants that you'd be willing to cut into shorts
- scissors
- sewing machine
- thread (contrasting or matching)
- bias tape in the color you want on the bottom. neon looks sweet!
- measuring tape
- pins

Directions:
1. cut your denim to your desired length (shorts or pants). try not to fray it.
2. measure out the length you'll need around each leg hole with your measuring tape.
3. cut the bias tape for each leg.
4. pin your bias tape to the bottom of each leg hole.
5. sew it with a sewing machine carefully.

say hello to some brand new one of a kind shorts!

a pair of these in black with neon accents would look sweet for even a spring/summer casual going out look!

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Outfit Inspiration // Floral Dress & Combat Boots

I own floral & I own combat boots.
Now just to pair them together with some tights once it gets a little warmer out! :)




Courtesy of refinery29

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DIY Leather Laced Floral Dress

If you're like me you have tons of floral dresses laying around to quick slip on for summer days. Find one that you'd like to jazz up and wear on a night out.

Take some dark or contrasting thick leather strips (you're going to need a lot if you want it to look like the photo below).
Cut a straight line down the entire length or just in the middle (like the ones on each side of the middle stitching).
Punch holes on each side of the cutout that are symmetrical (if you want it that way).
Lace your dress like you would a shoe! play around with it. Miss a few holes if you wish to make it look thrown together. Etc.

YOU get the idea! :)


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Courtesy of Starzzintheireyes

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Outfit Inspiration // Mixed Prints

I can't wait til it's warm to wear stuff like this again!

I love the mixed prints idea for spring/summer. It's so fresh and CUTE!



Courtesy of fashion-canvas

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DIY Twisted Summer Tank

Want a new twist to add to those plain racerback tanks you own?
Here's a fab idea that's quick with a pair of scissors and a sewing machine or even hand sewing.
Cut the top of the tank where the seams usually are on all racerback tanks. Flip the fabric over and sew to the opposite sides so it looks like the picture below. This effect will look especially sweet if there's a cute pattern on the inside of the tank.



Courtesy of jakandjil

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