DIY Halter Tank Top

Happy Friday! I hope that everyone is enjoying their 4th of July holiday weekend! Lately I have been focusing on finishing up sewing projects. One project was a yellow-striped dress, I did not like the result, but since I loved the fabric so much, I salvaged the project and transformed it into this beautiful halter top tank!

Pictured below is the dress that I was working on. I cut the fabric into a halter shape and sewed both sides. The rest of the process went undocumented because I wasn’t sure if the project would turnout the way I wanted (Haha). I went onto make and sew a collar and sewed it to the halter top.

I am glad that this project turned out much better than I expected! I love this halter top.

Now that I know how to sew a halter tank top, would you all want me to make a DIY how to video?

DIY Upcycled African Print Sandals

I did a little late night DIY! This idea all stemmed from seeing a woman with cool shoes today (haha). Inspiration is everywhere! Music: “Doin’ It” x @ozay_moore

DIY Scuba Knit Floral Shirt

Being new to sewing (two years), I am always seeking to learn from seasoned seamstresses. A sewing expert that I love to follow is Mimi G. I came across her DIY Copy Your T-Shirt Tutorial and gave it a try!

I picked up this beautiful double-knit floral fabric from Joann’s Fabric store and copied the pattern of my cotton t-shirt (pictured below).

The t-shirt that I copied has a loose fit, but I love the cut of the shirt. I followed the tutorial and created my pattern based on my t-shirt.

This was a super simple DIY and I love how my double knit shirt turned out. It has a comfortable fit and is perfect for both dressing up and casual wear.

DIY Rose Sleeved Shirt

Not all failed sewing projects are a complete waste. We learn new techniques, work with different types of fabric, learn how to sew in zippers, buttons and so much more. Failed projects are not a waste. They actually make us better. Last year I worked on a rose printed dress (2nd picture below ). I did not particularly care for the final product, but I loved the fabric. I used leftover scraps of the rose print fabric and created this DIY shirt!

Before

This was more of a freestyle project. I used pattern pieces from a basic turtle neck pattern to trace and cut my shirt and sleeves.

This was a simple and fun sewing project. I love the shirt and get compliments whenever I wear it!

DIY Sweater Dress Using Burda #6476 View B

Happy Tuesday! I am excited to share with you all one of my new sewing projects for 2019! This DIY Burda #6476 collared pullover top was a super easy and fun sewing project. The beauty of making your own clothes is that you can customize your garment how ever you would like. I have plenty of turtlenecks so I opted not to sew on the turtleneck collar. Instead I used bias tape to create a seamless neckline.

I found this beautiful sweater knit fabric at Joann fabric store and I used fabric from an old dress to create ribbing for my sleeves and the bottom of my dress.

What I also love about this pullover is its versatility! It can be both a dress and sweater top.