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DIY Grey Distressed Jeans Simplicity 1430

I saw this photo sometime ago of distressed jeans! I knew I could do my own! Its so hard trying to get good jeans to fit! I did not want anything fancy no embellishments just cute distressed jeans.

I used Simplicity 1430 for the jean pattern. I have used that pattern in the past and like the way they came out. I did add about 1 1/2 in the middle of the pattern to widen the hip and legs as they are slim fit. The fabric I used is a heavy weight Theory Grey Denim that had a bit of stretch but I knew I had to add more to the pattern because it was heavier.

These are the jeans after completion

 Front of the jeans

Inside construction, I used a Robert Kaufman for the waistband lining and the pocket lining. If I used the fabric self-facing it would be too heavy and stuff for these jeans. I wanted heavy but soft distressed. I also used black thread for the top stitching and construction to give it more character. I did not have true top-stitch tread at the time and I wish I had. I will use it next time because I do plan on making a pair in regular blue denim.

For the distressing: I had heavy weight sandpaper and I just sanded across the front of the jeans and the back down the legs. I then cut holes where I wanted more distressing. I sat in front of the TV for about three hours last Thursday and pulled all the threads 🙁 That’s the most pain staking part of this process pulling the threads. But once you get a few pulled you can pull the rest until the end. I also did not finish the bottom of the jeans so I could wear them straight or cuffed. Clearly the cuffed is much cuter.

The photographer couldn’t get over the fact I made these jeans until I showed him the photos lol

You see a red item in my hands and that’s my cape from Simplicity 1775 which I will blog about next week and you will see more of the jeans.
I created the top too and that’s McCall’s 6755 it came out too cute with this piece of knit fabric I had in my stash!

Boots: Rachel Roy from Saks
Bracelets: David Yurman
Watch: Michele
Let me know how you like them! More info on the cape next week!
**mauh**

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Self-Drafted Strapless Top and Skirt

Hello Good People!

When Mood had this fabric (a Navy/Pea Wool Jersey) on sale about two months ago and I saw the example that they created here:

I knew I had to have the fabric and create this, I ordered a “New York Cut” yard of fabric.  However, its very generous at 62″ wide.. I was able to make a skirt AND this top. 
The top is cut in vertical and horizontal stripes, in fact the original creation was way to big! Wouldn’t hold up a dern thing! I had to shave off at least another 1.5 to 2″ from each side.. I completed it in about three hours!
Here are the final results:

Here are a few close-ups from when I first created it.. looks cute with sandals too!

Sorry this was a rush photo job! Will get better soon!
Thanks for reading! *mauh*
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Wearing White after Labor Day

Well it’s clear some old traditions have died..

Anything goes and guess what it’s perfectly fine! The old tried and true about wearing white after Labor Day has gone away…besides haven’t we heard of “Winter White!”

Here are a few examples of how you can wear white AFTER Labor Day and I have to admit they are fabulous! 
You can pair a pair of “white” pencil jeans with a denim shirt! Class it up with a cute pair of pumps black is perfect!
The little white jacket! Pair it with some beautiful silk joggers, a light-weight sweatshirt and a big scarf! Don’t forget the sunnies — the sun is still pretty strong even in the winter!

I am not too sure I have embraced the head-to-toe [pants, top, blazer, and shoes] yet but it does look fabulous! In fact I saw a little darling on the NYC subway earlier in the month with a cute white top, baggy white pants – black belt and black sandals.. she was trey adorbs!

To read more about these fashions visit: 
The Zoe Report – How to Wear White After Labor Day

Love you more and thanks for visiting! **Mauh**

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