Today I’m showing you guys how I made a basic top…
Out of an old skirt!
It’s a surprisingly easy modification to do with any nice skirt you want to make a change with!
You need:
A skirt
Elastic or ribbon which is the same or smaller width than the waist band
Needle and thread
My skirt had a zip up the back so the first thing I did was lay it flat and make sure to measure so it was directly in the middle. It will end up going down the back of the shirt.
To make arm holes cut two lines down the side of the skirt starting just below the waist band. Measure and make sure your arm can actually fit through the holes. Fold the edges of the fabric in and stitch around in a circle so they are edged with a nice smooth seam.
Next is the neck. The neckline is gathered using the waistband and a piece of elastic.
Make a small cut on either side of the zip. This is where you can poke through the elastic to thread it around the whole waistband. I was lucky, my waistband was made hollow, you may need to unpick some stitches.
Thread the elastic all way through and out the other side. Stitch it place so it can’t move around and then stitch up the holes again. Again make sure you measure so you know it will fit around your neck comfortably without choking you. Oxygen = good.
That’s it… seriously.
Depending on the skirt and the fabric you used the new shirt will drape in different ways. My skirt was very clingy so it worked with and without a belt.
Though I always prefer with a belt for more shape.
Such an easy way to give an old skirt a new lease on life! What do you guys think?
In an effort to cut some costs around the house and put more money into our house savings account I’ve been looking at all the little things to see where I can save some money.
Today’s project is making some recyclable make up pads! They don’t cost that much but it’s good to save every little bit and also it’s good to recycle!
I had a couple of ideas of what to make these out of but settled on polar fleece. I think I’m going to try to crochet some because the texture will be good to scrub with!
You need:
Polar fleece or your fabric of choice
Scissors
Cup
Pen
Sewing machine or needle and thread
Start by tracing around the cup onto the polar fleece. You will need two circles per pad.
If you want the finished pads to be really squishy and absorbant go with 3 circles each.
Next take your circles and stack them. Use a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine and go all the way around the edge. If you are hand stitching then do a blanket stitch.
Repeat for however many you need and that’s it! It’s such an easy project and they can be a lot softer on the skin than some of the cheaper disposable ones.
So do they actually work as well?
Answer appears to be yes!
And when they’re dirty you just throw them in the washing machine. I think I’ll make 14 or so then I can alternate sets every week. And try out the crochet ones too and see if I prefer those!
Do you guys have any money saving tips I can try around the house? Savings for the win!
First up we have a Halloweenish Zombie video! It’s an Outfit Of The Day and the outfit is a little plain but there’s a Celina shaped Zombie in the background 😀 Seriously go check out her blog/channel because she’s got an awesome video on the make up!
And next is something slightly more… traditional? Mermaid waves! These were quite popular last year but I’m still seeing people wearing them especially in wig form. This version is quick and doesn’t require a crimper which is good!
And then here’s a vlog from the day we went to the pier to film some videos together!
The lovely Seffie gave me these cute nail stickers so I decided to give them a try! They are thicker than some of the other stickers I’ve tried but they stuck a lot better too. It’s not really a full tutorial but I’ve been filming my nails as I grow them out slowly! .
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Violet LeBeaux spends most of her time trying to think of ways to make life prettier, posting said ways on her blog and drinking very strong tea. She writes about big hair cute things, girly fashion, beauty finds, sometimes Hime Gyaru fashion (姫ギャル) and crafty tutorials.
She lives with her adorable boyfriend Jimmy, fluffy puppy Miss Lottie and Bergamot Bunny in Melbourne, Australia.
Kiss nail art sticker instructions.
Kiss nails are another brand of those popular nail stickers.
Stick them on quickly, have a cute design for a while and then peel them off with very little effort.
Pick the closest fit for your nail, peel off the sticker.
Press on to the nail starting at the middle and smoothing outwards so there are no air bubbles.
The instructions say to rile off the excess but I found this to be very time consuming.
Instead I opted to snip the extra with some clippers then file the edge a little bit.
The 3D designs that come with these make them a little more interesting than some of the other nail stickers I’ve seen recently.
And that’s it, just repeat on every single nail.
So I think this is a great option for those who don’t have time to do their own nail art.
There’s no drying time which is great.
And there’s no chance of bumping it later.
And if you need to, you can easily just peel it off for school or work later with no fuss at all.
I hope this was a useful video, please check out the blog post linked in the description for more information and tutorials.
Thanks so much for watching.
Bye!
For my birthday earlier in the year my Dad gave me his old laptop. Very happy because it was was a big step up from my old laptop, Sophie! I named this one Turnip 😀 Aaanyway I decided not to make the same mistakes I did with my old laptop (not putting on a protector and never actually get around to decoing it). First step was to make the keyboard pink with a keyboard cover! I ordered mine from ebay for $1.50 but it didn’t quite fit, but for $1.50 I didn’t expect much XD
The cover:And how it bubbled in the middle:
It fit when smooshed down but not just sitting on top like it was supposed to. Thin double sided tape to the rescue! Step #1. Wipe it down so there’s no dust. Step 2. Cut out small pieces and stick them down to the keys. You could do all of them but I just picked strategic keys. Step 3. Peel off the tape backing and then place the silicone cover over the top. Press each key into place. Done!! Cuter and also more protected! Now I just need to actually finish the deco around the lid >_< I swear I’ll finish it soon! Soooooooooooon!
I’ve been doing a lot of remakes from my old clothes lately. It’s more fun turning something old into something new!
This is the story of how I made this suit vest…
…out of this ill-fitting suit jacket! My Mum was throwing it away so I figured I might as well have a play with it and see what I could come up with!
I used:
A suit jacket
Sewing machine/needle and thread
Scissors
First thing I did was cut off the sleeves. I cut them very close to the collar so the shape was more vest-ish than just jacket-with-no-sleeves 😉
See what I mean?
Next I tried it on and pinned so it was fitted under the arm holes. I also started playing with the shape at the bottom to make the edges a lot more pointed.
The back started off plain like this:
But as the waist was far too loose I pinned it in a box pleat.
After trying it on and adjusting the fit I started securing it all together. I stitched the box pleat first.
Then the dart under the arm hole.
Then I stitched the pointed ends at the front. While doing this I folded so far that the bottom button was off to the side to open it more up.
Lastly I re-hemmed the arm holes.
The result was much more fitted!
I didn’t like the top of the box pleat sitting slightly bunched so I stitched it down a little more. I left the bottom to flare out so it created a slight bussle effect.
And there you have it!
The back puffes out and looks great with a ruffly skirt but I’m thinking of adding some snap closures so I can decide if I want it to be puffy or not depending on outfit.
It’s not something that I would wear every day but I like the shape and it fills a gap in my wardrobe!
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And how it bubbled in the middle:
