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Denim Shorts!

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Hey lovelies,
 
Happy June! Summer is basically here and since the days are getting hotter its a good time to bust out the shorts!
 
 
 
 
 
And obviously I have the best shorts in the world just cause they are so unique to me. I am very proud of them.
My patchwork denim shorts! :D
 
They came out so cute not to mention breathable and roomy, which is very important for a butt and legs like mine. Hehe. I can sit, run, jump and skip comfortably without worrying about what that little extra fat is doing.
 
 
It wasn't long before I was photobombed by my cat (Biggie Irie). Lol. Well at least he wasn't licking himself.
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you enjoyed this post
Xoxo
Kei!


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Denim Cap

Friday, April 25, 2014

Hey lovelies,
 
It been a minute since my last post. Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!!
 
Today I share my latest project. And by now I think you all know I am a denim and recycling freak/fanatic. So of course this hat is patchwork denim ( of course).
I took apart an old visor and saved the peak and the sponge inside for the head area and began constructing my cap.
 
 
 
I cut six sections for the top of the hat in a kinda curved tapered pattern. Sowed them together attached them to the peak, with some extra cuts and stiches and ....
 
 
 
Voila!...a denim patch hat/cap.
 
 
 
 
 
Hope you guys liked my short post,
Until next time (hopefully soon),
xoxo Kei!

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More Patchwork!!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hey lovelies!

Its been a while since I posted, and it seems like time is just flying by, its a bit scary :s

Well today I want to share my latest project and I hope you guys aren't getting tired of my patchwork.

But I love it!

Today i'm gonna show you my latest patchwork top with a full peplum and a sweetheart neckline.




What I like most about this top is how dramatic and full the flare is, and it looks even better when I add a belt to define my waist.




And for some added 'funkiness', I purposefully sewed the patchwork with white thread and added an open zipper to the top of the bodice. And included boning for some structure.

 

Can you guess what I used as my boning!?..

Some old wires for an adapter I was no longer using!! That's right, I reuse and recycle! And you would have never known. Lol




I was trying to be all dramatic and modelesque posing on these ancient chairs.i like them though they add some grunge to the pic. But I had hell getting in and out of that chair. Haha!




I am giving you Kayenar flava hunty!!


Anyhuz, hope you enjoyed my post!
Keep smiling and until next time lovelies,
XOXO 
Kei




















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Patchwork Baby Doll Boat Neck Dress

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Hey lovelies,

I know that today's post title is a mouthful lol but I want to share my latest project and what I have been up to and learning so far.

For this project I have been learning various things like dart placements, bodice lengths, constructing facings for the bodice, applying seam allowances and the list goes on. But overall I think I'm getting much better at measurements although the Lutterloh system would make life so much easier (see previous post for explanation).

The patchwork baby doll boat neck dress!

As you guys know, I adore patchwork but this time around instead of using denim I used different fabrics from old projects that I didn't fancy anymore. And even though patchwork is time-consuming I generally love the end result. And this is all good practice for the more expensive fabrics anyways.

Check it out. :)

Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed this post
Until next time
XOXO
Kei

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The Lutterloh System: Shorts

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Hey lovelies,

Hope you had a great weekend :)

Today I would like to share with you my first attemp at shorts using the famous German Lutterloh System.

I have attempted to make shorts before but the results were not nearly as good or easy as this system.

I recently attended a free pattern making class where the instructor showed us the easy way to make custom made patterns with only TWO! Yes TWO!! Measurements.
The bust and the hips.

With the lesson the instructor gave us three free patterns( a blouse, a blazer and the shorts) I thought that that was so amazingly fascinating I had to try it for myself and this was the result.

You should note that since this was a first attempt that I used some left over fabric for the back of the shorts. And I opted to fold the bottom a little because I preferred it shorter than the pattern.

Now given that it is my first time using this system I made some mistakes. But I learn by doing and ive made notes on where I went wrong and how I can make it better.

But I am definitely interested in purchasing this system. Even though it is a little pricey I would definitely invest in this system when I can afford it.
(For more info on the system check out the site http://www.lutterloh-system.com/ )

Well I hope you enjoyed this post .
Until next time
XOXO
Kei

DIY

Its a Skirt Epidemic

Friday, February 07, 2014

Happy Friday Lovelies!

So I've been doing some of cleaning especially in the clothing department, and I found several shirts that I didn't really like anymore (as shirts). So being the thrifty person that I am I turned them into skirts.

And I went a little skirt crazy.

Now they may not be party or special event worthy. But I figured that they would be cute enough to go shopping in, or over to a friends or just to wear at home. Whatever the case, I have new skirts!

I wanted to show you guys how I would dress them up.

Shirt #1


This skirt has a little gold accent that I love, so I decided to add my old/vintage belt (I've had it for eons and decided to resurrect it), some gold earrings and of course denim.

Shirt #2


If you didn't notice, I added the sleeves to the bottom and since they weren't wide enough I made a horizontal slit on both sides.

Shirt #3


Here I chose three different casual looks for the one skirt.

The skirt below was previously a dress that I altered, so I thought I would still share. It was a cute print.

Hope you have a safe and fabolous weekend!
XOXO
Kei!

asymmetrical skirt

Latest Sewing Project: Green With Envy

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Hey lovelies,

Today's post shows my one of my latest Kayenar projects, its nothing major but I thought I'd share :).

It is my green asymmetrical jersey skirt!

I got this fabric as a birthday gift (I know I have the best friends ^_^).Now this was not the intended shape or look I was goin for at all.
It turns out that I cut the fabric dead wrong, so I did the simplest thing I could think of. I just brought part of the skirt to 1 side.

This ensemble made me feel like a woman and it made me feel very sexy even though I seemed to underestimate how voluptuous I really was. It honestly really made me feel good and like I could do anything :).

Anyways, take a look...

P.S Excuse my fabulous legs and booty ;)

I paired my kayenar skirt with a blouse I found at a flea market. The first time I saw it, the colours and the pattern called to me. And here it made the whole outfit very festive.

Hope you liked my post and my skirt!
Until next time mi loves,
Don't forget to smile :)
XOXO
Kei!

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