WHAT I WORE: My First Design!
Ever sit around dreaming of clothes you wish you could have if it wasn’t for one tiny little problem… these clothes don’t exist? Honestly, I’m not sure if I’m a weirdo, somewhat vapid, or just a closeted clothing designer, but I can’t stop dreaming of an imaginary wardrobe. Recently I was particularly hung up on a cropped back-wrap style top in a ’60s floral pattern. Of course, I couldn’t find this exact top in stores, so I did something I’ve never done before— I created my own pattern and whipped one up this past week!
I’m so excited to share with you how I created my own pattern and assembled this reversible wrap-top, but I won’t have the post ready for you all until next week. Honestly, it would be much easier if you could just come over for an afternoon and we could work with the sewing machine together, because I know posting tons of step-by-step pictures tends to be intimidating, especially for beginners. But this project was pretty simple— I think it’s worth a little fiddling! And making your own clothes is pretty fulfilling. I haven’t done it since I was pregnant two years ago, thanks to a broken sewing machine. But now my machine is up and running and I’m hooked again! What’s next? I’m thinking a pair of high-waisted shorts. In the meantime, here’s where you can find the rest of what I’m wearing:
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
slacks: ASOS / purse: ASOS / shoes: 9 West (similar) / spectacles: Rowley Eyewear
photos by my husband, Phil Johnson
I’d love to try and sew something on my machine, but I have to fix it first too.. The design is really cute, but I was blown away by your tattoo! It’s freaking amazing. I’ve never noticed it before!
This is gorgeous, Mandi! And fits you to a “T”! I can’t wait to see the tutorial. As a forever beginner seamstress, I have always wanted to make my own clothes, too. I think this will be a great project to start with!
XO Alison
looksharplansing.blogspot.com
LOVE this! Such a perfect fabric too!
That is really cute!
This looks great on you! ??
Absolutely gorgeous. This look is so funky, yet ladylike. Your crop top looks like perfection! Where can I place an order. ;)
Love it! I’m the exact same way. My husband always laughs when we go shopping because I know exactly what I want and never find it. Consequently I’ve been drafting my own patterns for a few years as well! It’s so much more fulfilling anyway.
Oh my gosh, I love this! You look so absolutely adorable in this whole outfit. And I don’t think you’re crazy, because I definitely dream up my own wardrobe all the time and am always disappointed to never find what I’m looking for. I’m not a sewer at all though (or at least, I just haven’t learned yet). Maybe I’ll just dive in head first with this adorable top!
xoxo
Taylor
I love this!
I could totally see me wearing this with a high skirt! And I have loads of fabrics in my stash as well.
After a big move last year, I recently found the time to sew again. Can’t wait to make this top!
This is so cute – I’m jealous of your sewing talent! Such a simple idea but so chic!
Great job! That is so precious and really flattering.
I also fantasize about clothing I want to wear that doesn’t exist. I am really impressed with your beautiful creation. The vintage print is delicious!
That is an amazing top, and I love the bag too!
very nice! i dream up clothing ideas and go looking for them in the stores, lots of times with no luck.i wish i were better at sewing clothes myself-that’s my plan for the summer; practice my clothing sewing skills : )
Good job! That top is really cute! I too have a sewing machine suffering from YEARS of no use. lol I feel a summer project in the making. Thanks for the nudge! :)
I am absolutely DYING for this post, I love how the top came out!
xo marlen
Messages on a Napkin
I know that feeling of thinking about an outfit but not being able to find it anywhere, especially when you wear size “extra long” in everything :) Amazing that you are crafty enough to whip your dream top up yourself! I could never do that. It’s adorable too, I love it.
WOW! Awesome top.
Such a pretty look! Wonderful job on the top, wish I had that kind of love for sewing! ;)
<3 Megan
http://www.garden-variety.net
Gorgeous design! And I am obsessed with that purse; that’s the exact style I’ve been wanting for months! Awesome to see a fellow Northeastern Ohioan with such awesome style :)
Gina
pregamingwithcoffee.com
Wow, that looks fantastic, you are so talented! Keep designing, I love where you’re headed! Wish I could take you up on that sewing afternoon, I am so intimidated by patterns! I love to freehand stitch and embroider but I’m terrible when it comes to sewing anything precise.
You should be so proud of yourself!