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Fashion DIY - At-Home Fashion And Interiors Projects To See You Through Isolation
You'll have a whole new wardrobe to go back to work with
Presently, we're all confined to our homes. And with a dearth of social activities to get out and do, we're all looking for new ways to occupy our free time at home. As well as binge-watching Tiger King on Netflix and video-calling all your friends on the Houseparty app, you might be looking for a creative pursuit. Perhaps a fashion project, to up your style DIY credentials and make great work for idle hands? Keep on trend with cuff corsets, but without the cost of a new pair of shoes or reminisce about teenage years while monogramming your bags with embroidered patches.
You could even go all out and create your very own project runway, who knew there was a designer in you?...
Its All In The Detail
Kathryn Hewitson, brand manager at Rokit Originals says 'it's more fun to get experimental and create something new and unique.'
Why not take inspiration from the current scrunchie comeback! Kathryn suggests using a old dress, scarf or even jeans and a piece of elastic to create a completely unique hair piece.
Martha Stewart has a handy set of instructions for scrunchie-making.
Join Ganni's Art Competition
Hate sewing? No problem!
Get creative with collaging, painting or photography. Ganni have launched a global competition called HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS. Submissions should include one to two original images or artworks that you’ve created to fit the theme. A team of judges, including Ganni's own creative director Ditte Reffstrup will then choose the best.
Create Some Cuff Corsets
With the trend for cuff corsetry as strong as ever, why not customise your trousers or shoes rather than buying a new pair?
Add a matching fabric lace around the cuffs of your trousers, attach laces to your sandals or swap out your already lace-up wedges for a pretty, stand-out ribbon.
Join Bottega Veneta's Virtual Residency
Struggling for inspiration? Maybe you want to be inspired to write, to make music or to make art. Bottega Veneta have created a virtual residency programme, a theatre of joyous distraction, just for you. Each week a wonderful collaborator, friend or muse will share with you the works that have inspired them.
What a perfect way to get creating.
Silk Scarves
This one doesn't take too much skill, so is an easy and fun task!
Dig out your never used silk scarves and attached to your sunglasses for a chic new take on glasses chains (less granny, more Pucci).
Make A Knot Cushion
Forget tassels and pom poms, knot cushions are de rigueur right now and you can actually make them relatively easily.
Here is a handy, instructional YOUTUBE VIDEO
Make Some Crafty Earrings
Stand out with a unique pair of statement earrings.
You could even get your friends involved and customise your jewellery over Skype together.
Here is a tutorial for how to make macramé earrings, and remember you can add pearls and beads to your design too.
Patch It Up
Update or mend clothes with iron-on patches.
You could add a personal monogram to the tote you use all day everyday, add a cute mural to a denim jacket or to your jean pockets.
ELLE has a handy shopping guide for the best embroidered patches to add some art to any outfit.
Tie-Dye - Find The Hippie In You
Tie-dye is back on top. Don't believe us? Check out our tie-dye fashion gallery. As the sun is out, why not let your creative juices flow and go all out - DIY tie dye your clothes. Create patterns on skirts, tops or even your old, but favourite jeans to update your wardrobe!
Chop Chop
Dream of the coming summer now that the spring sun has arrived and chop your jeans into shorts, customise your denim jacket with cut outs or give your skirts a frayed hem for a boho vibe.
Embellished Shoes
Instead of going (once we're allowed) and buying a new pair of shoes, why not update the ones you already have
Go with pearls for a summer lady-like look or studs and chains for a more biker-chic vibe.
Decorative Photo Frames
Want your house to be the epitome of your friends interior dreams? Decorate, paint or make your own photo frames or fill the frame with dried petals or slogans for a creative and personal approach.
Get Knitting
Knit yourself a shawl a la Michael Kors Collection.
Perfect for snuggling up when the evenings are cool or using as a picnic blanket in the garden.
HOW TO KNIT, FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
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