DIY Outfit – Zip Front Skirt

An exposed zipper is a cool functional way to add design details to you garment. I love how this skirt puts the exposed zip in the front, running all the way from the waist to the hem. Combined with a metallic brocade fabric, this mini skirt is perfect for a night out on the town. Read on to see how I would DIY it. 

How to DIY a Zip Front Mini Skirt

Step 1: Today's inspiration is a front-zip mini by Rebecca Taylor. I love the details of the exposed front zipper and the curved hem.

Step 2: The Sister Mini pattern by Vanessa Pouzet is an exact match to our inspiration. No adjustments needed. Yay!

Step 3: For the fabric, I found this great metallic brocade from Mood. Using a flashy material in a smaller garment like a mini skirt is a great way to highlight something special without overwhelming.

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DIY Outfit – Shoulder-Tie Jumpsuit

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I'm not one to shy away from a trendy silhouette. If we wore (and sewed) the same things year after year, it would just get boring, right? So, of course, I give the jumpsuit trend a big thumbs up. Today I'm sharing a casual jumpsuit as inspiration and showing how I would DIY it. 

How to DIY a Shoulder-Tie Jumpsuit

Step 1: Today's inspiration is the Summer Shoulder-Tie Jumpsuit from Madewell. It's a very casual silhouette, made in a super comfortable jersey knit. I love how the shoulder-ties add a little bit of interest to the basic tank style.

Step 2: The Burdastyle pattern Jumpsuit 03/2010 #119 is very similar to our inspiration outfit. The only change you'd need to make is to remove the cuffs at the pant hems and lengthen the legs. Then make shoulder ties and attach them. I have two tutorials that use different methods for adding a shoulder tie to a garment. The first is to alter the pattern for the strap. The second is a tutorial and free pattern to sew a removable tie that is tied on to the existing strap.

Step 3: For the fabric, I found a solid blue jersey knit from Girl Charlee. Jersey knit is comfortable and easy to wear allowing you to be at ease anywhere you go whether it's out for brunch or just curled up on the couch. 

Have you tried the jumpsuit trend yet? Or even tried to make one yourself?

DIY Outfit – Boxy Raglan

DIY Outfit – Boxy Raglan

As I shared in yesterday's moodboard post, I'm currently on the lookout for comfy tops that will keep me warm, especially sweatshirts. I just bought the Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt pattern and can't wait to try it out. So today I have a little DIY sweatshirt inspiration to get the creative juices flowing. Read on to see how I'd make this RTW piece.

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