//// Harnessed in Ann Demeulemeester way
Posted on | October 25, 2009 | 16 Comments
Let me present you probably the best DIY project ever! I was inspired by Outi who did her version of Ann Demeulemeester zipper fringe scarf faster than I even understood that something interesting indeed happened in the Paris catwalks.
This piece is slightly different to Outi’s. I decided to rip the AD piece with tapes on the bottom of fringes, too. The tapes can be tied in multitude of ways, in addition to the possibility to wear it as a scarf I got a very versatile piece of body jewelry. I also opted for simple, nicely structured cotton tape instead of bias tape (bias tape, especially cotton one, gives me some bad kitchen decoration vibes for some reason) — and I preferred the matte look for tapes anyway.
I did not utilize the zipper canvas when sewing the zipper teeth on but cutted the whole fabric part away before sewing. I sew around the zipper, so the teeth kind of keep those fringes in place. This gives slightly less bulk to the tape ends, but even better thing was that I was able to use my rotary cutter for cutting the zipper canvas away. It bite like a beast, about 2 seconds per zipper. I probably could multiply the time by thirty if I had cut them with scissors.
So here I’m wearing it in three different ways. This is slightly different post to my usual ones because these are not actual outfits worn outside home. I apologise the image quality, I really need some additional light here…
Hanging freely: James Anthony winge print tunic, old waxed cotton pants, Rützou wedges, Tiger of Sweden silk-cotton vest, Filippa-K tunic, H&M scarf. Hmm, I probably will wear something like this next week.
Tied on waist: Zara printed silk dress (in need of ironing, but hey I was not going anywhere with these, anyway), DIY leggings over black sheer tights, leather MC jacket from Ellos, Rützou wedges. Could well go to the bar in an outfit like this. This one looks considerably better in real life. In the picture the chest area looks like a mess — but actually the splatterish print and zipper fringes discussed in very interesting way. And from this angle the dress looks like a sack (especially with my hand up for camera) but actually the tapes gather the looseness nicely and they kind of continue the black tape theme of the dress neck opening. Guess that the iron, better image quality and better angle when photographing would help…
Crossed around the body: Filippa-K sundress, DIY silk chiffon skirt, Divided mesh leggings, Vagabond thigh boots. Festive, but definitely looks like me. Like how the fringe scarf camouflages the slightly too open neckhole (for my taste). Boots contribute to this much more than you can see from the image, the chiffon layer is actually very see through.
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October 25th, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
Wow! I really like your third way of wearing this scarf; and you said you don’t do sexy dressing. And it’s goddamn flattering silhuette on you!
October 25th, 2009 @ 6:24 pm
Looking good!!
Great idea sewing both ends.
Like the last way of wearing very much! It looks somehow militaristic.
And love the leggings!
October 25th, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
Gorgeous! Using a rotary cutter is smart — will have to keep in mind if I get around to making my own version.
October 25th, 2009 @ 6:52 pm
Rock’n’roll! that is a scarf/necklace with true attitude.
October 25th, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
So that was definitely worth the work then! Looks great and I agree with the others that the last image is fantastic. Is it very heavy? and how do the teeth feel against your skin? Does it get caught up on things?
Looks wonderful though.
October 25th, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
Anna: the images are slightly unfair and favor this one — the sleeveless dress is the only one that does not bulge to the side when raising the hand. But yes, this is quite flattering way to wear it — and this way the long fringes stay close to the body, which might be sometimes practical.
Jalouse, thanks!
Steff, oh yes, I’m totally dependent on mine… …used to hate cutting but since this baby came to my possession it has turned my favorite task.
Annika, it’s a weird thing what these little shiny strings do!
Kruse, it is not that heavy — and the fact that the part behind the neck is pure cotton makes this actually quite comfortable. Zipper teeth on front don’t bother me at all.
The teeth don’t stick to fabrics (these are quality YKK zippers) — but I’m sure that I will be hanging on door knobs and such when wearing this as scarf or loosely tied like on second image. But the third way keeps the fringes close to the body and probably save the sensitive user from few embarrassing moments…
Edit. sensitive user <> me. I will happily suffer few slightly indignifying moments for this one…
October 25th, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
WOW!! Mielettömän upea!! Sä olet kyllä älyttömän taitava!
Ja kaikki stailaamasi kokonaisuudet ovat tosi hienoja!!
October 25th, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
I’ve been lurking on your blog pretty much since you set it up and I must say these outfits are some of my favourites of yours. Super cool!
October 25th, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Tykkään tästä kuin hullu puurosta, etenkin muunneltavuuden ansiosta. Ehkä tämä olisi vihdoin se vetskari-DIY, jota uskallan yrittää itse. Kiitos rohkaisusta!
October 26th, 2009 @ 8:46 am
Ihana! Erityisesti tykkään tosta kolmannesta kuvasta. Tosi cool
Käytitkö metriketjua?
October 26th, 2009 @ 8:54 am
Anna Pariisista, kiitos *punastuu*. Mä olen kyl harjoitellut pienestä saakka…
Heather: thanks!
sugar kane: sama juttu vetoaa minuunkin. Kannattaa ehdottomasti kokeilla, vaivan määrän ja vaikuttavuuden suhde on erinomainen!
Susanna, kiitokset! Metriketjua… …en ole edes tiennyt, että vetskaria saa metritavarana, ei ole ikinä tullut vastaan! Tilasin YKK:n pitkiä, ohuehkoja metalliketjuja tukkuhinnalla Jenkeistä: http://www.zipperstop.com
Ei näytä järin luottamusta herättävältä, mutta toimittivat nopeasti ja pyynnöstä sain nettikaupan hintoja edullisemman postimaksun (flat rate kuori tai tässä tapauksessa pienin flat rate boksi).
October 26th, 2009 @ 11:19 am
what an amazing result! mad skillz!!
although i am not into this whole zipper-diy –boom, i must admit that you rock the zippers. very nice, indeed.
October 26th, 2009 @ 11:28 am
Looking good! I wish I’d be a diy-girl but no, it would end as a mess. Hey btw, could you list some of your favourite Etsy sellers? I’ve been browsing trough the site but would appreciate help in finding some good makers and sellers
October 27th, 2009 @ 10:25 am
What an interesting take on zippers.
October 27th, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
just fantastic .…. you are just soooooo cool, my girl! xx
October 28th, 2009 @ 12:08 pm
Fakta: there are some in the right hand bar, on the webshopping section — and then you can find more under the Etsy tag. I’m planning to do a short series of Etsy gift ideas posts in the very near future, so there is more to come.
Thanks for the nice comments, girls! This was a rewarding project and I feel that you are going to see this zipper thingy here for many times.