Showing posts with label metallic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label metallic. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The pleated skirt DIY


I love everything metallic right know. Either if you're going to spend the party season between  social events or with your friends and family there is only one rule to obey: sparkle! I start putting some glitters in my wardrobe with this skirt I made, a pleated one. It doesn't require any pattern; I hope you'll like this tutorial I made for you.

Sia che passiate la stagione natalizia tra eventi mondani o con famiglia ed amici c'è una sola regola da osservare quest'anno: brillare. Io ho cominciato ad aggiungere lustini nel mio guardaroba con questa gonna che ho realizzato. Si può realizzare senza modello, spero che vi piaccia il tutorial che ho confezionato per voi.
 

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the inspiration


the "pattern"

 You'll need:
1 long rectangle of fabric to make pleats 
1 short rectangle of fabric to make the belt
an elastic band 

Vi serviranno:
1 rettangolo di stoffa lungo per la gonna a pieghe
1 rettangolo di stoffa basso per la cinta
un elastico

To make this skirt I chose a gold lame fabric. You have to cut a rectangular piece of fabric 3 times longer than your hips cincumference. The height of the rectangle is the skirt height (you choose it),leave a little extra lenght to make hems. Cut your piece of fabric and hem it at the bottom.
We'll need another rectangle of fabric that will become the skirt belt. We'll insert an elastic band into the belt to obtain a perfect fit.

Per realizzare questa gonna ho scelto una stoffa dorata in lamè (si può trovare in merceria in vari colori) da cui ricaverete un rettangolo lungo 3 volte la circonferenza fianchi. L'altezza del rettangolo è invece la lunghezza della gonna,sceglietela a piacere,contate un margine per gli orli. Tagliate il rettangolo e orlatelo sul fondo.
Un altro rettangolo ci servirà poi per realizzare la cinta della gonna in cui inseriremo un elastico ottenendo così il fitting desiderato.


In order to make the pleats pinch and fold the fabric
Make every pleat 3 cm wide
Check the top and the bottom of your rectangle and make sure the pleats width is the same on both sides

Per ottenere le pieghe sollevate la stoffa e piegatela. Realizzate pieghe larghe 3 cm.
Controllate che sopra e sotto che siano della stessa larghezza.
Fasten pleats with pins so they won't move.
Baste the pleats and then sew them at the top. 

Fermate le pieghe con degli spilli in modo che non si muovano.
Imbastite le pieghe e poi eseguite la cucitura in vita per fermarle.
 
The skirt is almost done.
Let's make the belt.
Cut a rectangular piece of fabric long as your hips circumference. Its height is up to you and depends on how tall you want to make the belt. For example to make it 3 cms tall, make the rectangle 6 cms tall plus a little extra for hems.

La gonna è quasi fatta.
Realizziamo la cinta.
Tagliate un rettangolo di stoffa lungo quanto la circonferenza fianchi . L'altezza del rettangolo dipende quanto volete che sia alta la cinta. Se volete una cinta alta 3 cm l'altezza del rettangolo deve il doppio. Ricordatevi di lasciare un bordino per gli orli.

Reverse the rectangular piece of fabric and pin it over the top of the skirt then sew it.

Mettete la striscia a rovescio e appuntatela sopra la gonna (a dritto); poi cucitela sul bordo della gonna.

 Turn over the skirt and hem the rectangle.

Mettete la gonna a rovescio e orlate il rettangolo.

Fold the rectangle over and sew it on the skirt.
You've now obtained a horizontal pocket where you can insert the elastic band. Attach a big safety pin to the band,it will help you inserting it into the belt.
Cut the elastic band a little shorter than your low waistline. Sew the elastic band ends together.

Piegate il rettangolo a metà e cucitelo sulla gonna.
Abbiamo così ottenuto una "tasca" in cui inserire l'elastico. Appuntate una spilla da balia grande sull'elastico e cominciate ad infilarlo. La spilla vi aiuterà a completare velocemente l'operazione, poi rimuovetela. Tagliate l'elastico un po' più corto della vostra circonferenza alla "vita bassa". Cucite gli estremi dell'elastico insieme.

Now it's time to close the skirt. Fold in half your rectangle and make a lateral seam and you've done!
 I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial, share your thoughts and advices :) sorridente.

E' ora il momento di completare la gonna. Piegate il rettangolo a metà a rovescio ed eseguite una cucitura laterale per chiudere la gonna. Et voilà!
Spero che il tutorial vi sia piaciuto; se avete dei consigli da condividere sono bene accetti :) sorridente.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Did You Miss It? | Weekend Recap

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

All Things Glitter & Glitz | Shopping Guide

In continuation of glitter wedding inspiration, we are bringing you a shopping guide to help recreate the look! Shop Lela's Style and find inspiration for bridesmaid dresses, wedding jewelry, wedding accessories and even luxury wedding invitations by Lela New York! I love the crystal bangles, and the glittery bonbons are such a cute wedding favor! What do you think? Are you loving this sparkly wedding trend?


Details:
1. Emici Bridal
2. Rachel Gilbert
3. Tejani
4. Confetti
5. Exclusively Weddings
6. BHLDN
7. Exclusively Weddings
8. St. Erasmus
9. Nilah
10. Nuage Designs
11. Bedazzle My Bonbons
12. Lela New York
13. Sephora
14. Bobbi Brown 
15. Bedazzle My Bonbons
xo

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tuesday Shoe Day | All Things Glitter & Glitz | Wedding Shoes


I am absolutely loving this glitter wedding trend...especially found in wedding shoes!! What do you think? Aren't they are all so pretty? I love the glittery gold bow on the Kate Spade pumps and the Valentino pumps are so classic and chic. And what about the Judith Leiber clutches...aren't they gorgeous?!Glitter & Glitz

Details:
xo

Monday, September 26, 2011

All Things Glitter & Glitz | Wedding Inspiration

This week we are sharing all things glitter and glitz wedding inspiration including dresses, shoes, cakes, invitations and much more! This is such a beautiful wedding trend, who doesn't love all things that sparkle? I love the sequined dress, and the glittery "Mrs." chair decoration is such a cute idea! I also LOVE the chair covers from Nuage Designs, aren't they stunning?! What do you think?



Details:
Glitter Makeup via Greige Design
Glitter Dress via Skim Milk
Glitter Candles via The Glitter Guide
Bridal Portrait via Shannon Nicole Smith via Emmaline Bride
Chair Decoration via Rowell Photography
Glitter Dresses via Ruffles & Sequins
Wedding Cake via Cake Art Studio
Table Setting & Chairs via Nuage Designs
Dessert Table via Bedazzle My Bonbons

xo

Saturday, September 10, 2011

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

DIY inspiration metal chains


Balmain


Luxirare amazing jacket



80's inspired belt





Glue a light weighted chain to a pair of mask sunglasses


It's a good idea to add metallic chains on a jacket to make it more aggressive.
To complete your project you have to choose a light weighted type of chain.
Sew a chain along the border of the jacket to obtain a chanelesque,elegant effect or use plenty to make your jacket stand of the crowd.
Take some inspiration from the pictures above.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Shoes!!! I'm shopping for Wedding Shoes and more

With SO many parties and celebrations to go to during my engagement I had to go shoe shopping!
Here are some that caught my eye and would work great for my wedding shoes, bridal shower or other engagements.

I LOVE the Silver and crystals in this Stuart Weitzman Wedding Shoe!


I LOVE this Blush color!

Shoe by Nina

Who doesn't like a little red peep toe, so cute!


Shoe by Nina


The crystals in these shoes are tooo DIE for!!!


Shoe by Jimmy Choo
Shoe by Giuseppe Zanotti

Classic Black for an evening look with a peep toe lace front, so LOVE this!



Enjoy!