Day #26 - Summer 2pc Sewing Tutorial

Designed by You!

My favorite seasons are Spring and Summer. Not because of the weather but for the fashion both seasons boast. I love the colors and light fabrics. It's that time of year where the women whip out their sunnies, sandals and summer dresses. Los Angeles is a fashion hub and purchasing the latest and greatest is usually within a mall radius away. But then there's that double-edge sword, it's en vogue so there is a chance someone may rock your outfit at the same event you are going to. All good. I believe two people can wear the same thing and each person add their own fit and flare to it but why chance it? Do you really want to be at the summer series concert looking like a clone? The fun thing about "doing you" is doing you in a way that is unique and unparalleled. All you have to do in grab some fabric and whip out an original outfit! Picking out your fabric is the first step to designing an outfit made just for you and tailored to your body. This tutorial is a simple 2pc high waist shirt and crop top. You can use a print or solid. Whatever you choose, you will have an original outfit designed by you that no one else will have on. Right on!



2 Piece Tutorial

3 yards of stretch fabric (viscose is good to use)

 Have your sewing tools readily available & your measurements on a cheat sheet for reference. TIP: get a professional seamstress to measure you.

In my first tutorial I used a dress as a pattern (see above pic). You will measure from your shoulder to the small of your waist using that same dress.

Using an old long sleeve shirt, cut off the arms & you will always have a sleeve pattern. Cut your sleeve on the fold of your fabric. When you sew your sleeve the seam will be under your arm.

Using one of your old maxi skirts, lay on your fabric & cut 2 pieces. Sew the sides. Add the elastic waist by sewing a 1 inch hem at top, leaving an opening to feed elastic through, sew close.

Sew your hems, accessorize & go!

I admit that this all may sound fast and easy however it is some work. It's not that fast and getting the right fit and length may not be that easy. You may have to fight with your sewing machine or fabric until you get what you want out of both but the end result is having a creation made by your hands. There is no better satisfaction than wearing a "You" original. 


Happy Sewing, Peeps!