Showing posts with label denim DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label denim DIY. Show all posts

6/06/2016

DIY Restyle - Bagging Denim 2

6/06/2016
DIY Restyle - Bagging Denim 2
Top row - left| free tutorial available here Top row - right | Bag available for purchase here Middle row - left| free tutorial available here Middle row - right, inspiration only | Pinterest Bottom row - left, inspiration only | Pinterest Bottom row - right | free tutorial available here
Inspirational images | Pinterest
Inspirational image | Pinterest
Inspirational images | style.com
The obsession with denim is not waning by any means. That is for sure. Vintage inspiration, whether it's the 70's, 80's or 90's is being reinterpreted and walking down the runways and in just about every major store chain. Denim patches, embroidery, accessories, embellished jackets, worn and destroyed jeans - all of these are abundantly available. Recycling denim is definitely much more interesting, better for the planet and readily accessible in second hand stores. Just like in decades past, everyone is striving for something unique, something that tells a personal story not a piece of clothing that has been duplicated many times over. Designer fashion that is unique and beautifully made, for the most part, is out of reach for the majority of consumers. Being creative to me is much more important than owning a designer bag or piece of clothing but then there's nothing to say that they cannot be a source of inspiration. Any post that deals with upcycling and recycling denim instantly draws you in to see all that creativity at work. Be sure to read all the posts - you just may be wildy inspired!

2/28/2016

DIY - Restyle, Pocketing Denim

2/28/2016
DIY - Restyle, Pocketing Denim
Denim metal frame change purse | Pinterest
It never ceases to amaze me how popular denim is. Whether you are talking about jeans, jackets, recycling or upcycling, you can never read enough about this cultural style. This post is all about making wonderful change purses out of scraps of denim you may have or a pair of well-worn pants. These small projects will definitely be appreciated as gifts and because they're small are a good way to practise sewing skills. Whether you prefer a flex top, traditional metal frame or zipper, these are easy and quick to do. Scraps can easily be turned into patchwork pieces and pockets become whole purses or part of a purse. These are all charming so have fun making one or one of many. Read further for helpful step by step tutorials and videos on different styles of pocket purses. Be sure to also read further down for past posts featuring more creative ideas, tutorials and helpful videos on creating some very stylish bags and restyling a denim shirt.
The brief trend video below shows how denim style keeps on evolving

Denim trends AW 17-18...some are somewhat familiar but the indigo corduroy is especially interesting, especially if some of the effects mimic the different styles of effects in jeans

Posted by Diary of a Creative Fanatic on Saturday, February 27, 2016

12/22/2014

Happy Holidays

12/22/2014
Happy Holidays - Top 20 Posts
As the end of the year is fast approaching, I would like to thank you all for your support and kind words of encouragement.
My never ending quest for fresh and new ideas doesn't stop, so keep on reading in the New Year.
For those of you who may have missed a post or two, below are my blog's
ALL TIME TOP 20 - click on the image to read the entire post.
To all a wonderful, safe and happy holiday. See you back here January 5, 2015.