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Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:57 am
by RomanEmpire
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:48 am
by cormac
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:26 pm
by IsaiahSchafer
Did this between last night and today. Gonna add a zipper and I think that'll be that. Want to make a denim moto jacket next. Nervous to do so without a pattern though. This is the result of measuring a jacket that fits me and eyeballing the rest.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:02 pm
by CMYK
Made this super sketchily, but I kind of like how it came out.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:27 pm
by parastexis
slip on hype
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:58 pm
by nick
I love these pants (
http://www.uniqlo.com/us/men/bottoms/pa ... 05.html#01) in the 'navy' color, and I just want to wear them every day, but that's not a possibility so I want a gray pair, which isn't offered. So, I just bought the "off-white" ones to die a light-medium gray.
Now... how to dye clothes? Should I just buy some dye and a bucket? Or is there an approach which involves me not having to buy a bucket?
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:29 pm
by can-
use ur sink
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:07 pm
by TheLouisVuittonPawn
Finally getting around to posting this pair of benetton jeans I destroyed. Saw UC scab jeans and felt inspired to do this. Sorry most of the pics turned out crappy
Front
Back
Hem
Detached waistband detail
Belt loops and reconstructed back
More random pics of the distressing
Finally, a couple fit pics
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:58 pm
by IsaiahSchafer
This is my first pair of jeans. Has patch pockets on both front and back. with a moto-esque zipper on the outside seam.
sorry for terrible mirror shot. I have a black pair of jeans I just finished as well. and a VTB-esque tank done as well. Starting a harem-esque pair of tan lounge pants tonight too
My gurl also wanted an AllSaints style coat so I did a pretty blatant rip-off but am well pleased with how it's turned out. Here are some shots of how it drapes.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:18 pm
by TheLouisVuittonPawn
Had a pair of baggy linen(?) pants and needed a pair of black shorts for s/s, so I gave this a go. I'm still not very good at sewing so the hem is a little messed up, but I don't mind too much.
Before
Fabric details
Cutting the legs
Considered leaving them raw hem but decided against it
Sewing the hem
Finished hem
After
I think the fabric is really cool so Im definitely going to save the legs of the pants for another project
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:57 am
by TheLouisVuittonPawn
They are CDG Chucks
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:07 am
by sknss
i don't know if you're looking for advice but you could easily improve your hemming technique by
1) ironing
2) folding the fabric over itself so it doesn't start fraying inside
i learnt with michelle
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:42 pm
by IsaiahSchafer
Hopefully I'm not spamming too much. In this photo I'm wearing an attachment shirt that smiles recommended from rakuten then a tank and pants that I made.
The butt area of jeans are super tough to get right. At least I avoided doing a fly on these by doing a side-zipper at the waist.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sat Mar 15, 2014 2:55 pm
by jrisk
been wanting to paint something on the back of my parka:
More after the break:
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sat Mar 15, 2014 2:57 pm
by ramseames
would be worth adding another layer i think
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sat Mar 15, 2014 3:21 pm
by jrisk
, I'm really into the worn out paint look. if it really starts rubbing off though, i'll probably mask it up again and give it another layer.
damn, had no idea . thanks for the heads-up, went and found a few pics:
midori x cabourn
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:11 pm
by slappa
I have not been care-tagging as much as I'd like to, but it's been a busy few months. I was offered a spot at a small store close to where I live in Copenhagen, which I accepted and I've been putting together a collection for the display. For now it's only smaller items and accessories but hopefully some totes and bags will follow.
Here's a pic of the window display
I've also been making a few wallets for the store and as preparation for an old promise to cameron to make a prototype for a Bottega Veneta inspired wallet with a braided outer shell
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:28 pm
by slappa
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:22 pm
by jrisk
took a cool pic of my jacket the other day
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:56 am
by GummyBear
Repaired the shoulder strap-part of an old thrifted satchel with some goofy rainbow thread I stole from my mom, you can't see it unless you're way up close but it makes me happy secretly knowing it's there :3
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:55 pm
by IsaiahSchafer
Made a floral shirt
closeup
Made a slouchy "leisure jacket"
Pleased with my personal progress. This floral shirt is probably the most "expert" thing I've made, in regards to everything coming together how I wanted.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:55 pm
by nevergreen
nothing amazing but i can't remember the last time i wore my jeans and i've been wanting a pair of light wash denim so i bleached the pair of 511s i had. prob could have taken them out a little earlier but they turned out okay
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:27 pm
by ptozzi
I kinda wanna put side zips on my sk8 his.
Does anyone know if it's even worth attempting?
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:15 am
by Blastoise
I'm planning on making a few things this summer. A shirt or two, t shirts, graphic t shirts, a jacket, and maybe even a pair of shoes if I'm brave enough. I have a pretty strong vision in my head of what I'm going for. I draw a lot in my free time but I've never been particularly good at drawing clothes, or anything realistic. Does anyone know of any books or references that they've used on drawing/designing clothes? How should I go about it?
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:08 pm
by vgtbls
Removed the hem on my 513s.
More:
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Thu Apr 03, 2014 7:58 pm
by rjbman
I want to add an inside pocket on my Patagonia Torrentshell. looks pretty good but I'm clueless as to how to do the rest. Maybe want it zippable if that doesn't add a lot of difficulty.
Also, black/navy/white tape and what color for the pocket itself?
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:04 pm
by ramseames
http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Seam ... 07a2335c3ecolours would depend on the colour of the jacket itself
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:04 pm
by sick boy
Made another pair of gloves for a friend.
She wanted them lined with the floral fabric, but that turned out to be really fucking hard to do without messing up the fit, so I just did some trim with it. I think it looks cooler.
Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:35 pm
by thatbiglake
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Re: Small wallet, big ideas - the DIY thread
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Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:51 pm
by Blastoise
That's sweet. I've thought about trying something similar.
One of my friends and I are going to start working on clothes together. She's been making her own stuff for years so that should help me get started. She's going to teach me how to make a simple shirt with a pocket and then we'll move on from there. Excited.