// DIY body chain

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

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I’ve been thinking about purchasing a body chain for a while… …but then again those are quite simple pieces and by doing it by myself I could control the details. So I purchased few meters of oxidised brass chain, some jump rings and few clasps — and end up with this piece. The best part of it is that it can be worn in multitude of ways. The basic setting is on the first picture, where the piece is closed from back of the neck and waist. But on the low back I have two clasps, attached to each other in the basic arrangement — so the piece can be easily worn as a big chain waterfall lariat by attaching these locks to the upper middle front. I made also one extra piece to be attached to the main piece (for example center back) or worn over it, I’m actually searching a certain type of pendant to use with this occasionally.

Sorry, I was not able to make any effort with actual outfits. At this time of year I snuggle at home wearing a pair of H&M harem cut sweatpants, couple of tanks ot Ts, cashmere knit worn over, topped with a blanket wrapped around the shoulders (I like cool temperature at home, keeps my brain clear (if that is possible)). I just dropped the two top layers to get a pic from this piece…

I like it a lot worn underneath the clothes, especially with open neckhole.

Posted on | December 9, 2009 | No Comments

// 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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

Posted on | October 25, 2009 | 16 Comments

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