You Want Something Done, Do It Yourself

12.11.13





Top - Camilla Tree via Ruche  //  Cords - Le Chateau  //  Kimono - made by me!  //  Shoes - Threadsence  //  Turquoise necklace - I forget  //  Waterfall Necklace - c/o Atterley Road  //  Ring - Body Blue //  Sunnies - c/o Woodzee   *enter to win a pair*

You know that old saying, right?  Well, I've been coveting a few awesome fringe kimonos, but with price tags upwards of one hundred dollars on the ones that I want it was never gonna happen.  I budget and live within my means, and those means do not include hundred dollar kimonos.  So, I thought, "You want one?  Make it happen."

Browsing through this huge fabric warehouse not too far from home, I stumbled across this gorgeous gray chiffon fabric and had one of those butterfly in the stomach moments.  It was the perfect material with it's soft gray and white leaf print with specks of blue, and subtle silver sparkle.  Done.

The roll firmly tucked under my arm, I promptly waded through the fringe bin and found this long, soft, ivory fringe to match.  Copying another kimono that had been a gift from my mom, I then starting cutting and sewing.

The weight of the fringe as it swings back and forth while walking.  There's something very satisfying about that.

Total price tag - $32.  That's more like it.

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12 thoughts:

  1. It's gorgeous!! How about a tutorial?? I want one!

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    1. Oh I don't know if I could do a tutorial. I really just aped a kimono that I had already in my closet, and just sorted of cut pieces of fabric that mimicked it. I kind of cut and figured it out as I went along. I will try to figure out a tutorial though.

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  2. Congrats on the awesome kimono, Joanna and ...on saving around $68 dollars and being much more satisfied. THAT right there is why I thrift shop (much more satisfying).

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    1. I don't do as much thrift as I would like to. It's a lot of hand me downs, and making things more than thrifting. Just don't have the time to be honest.

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  3. i love it! i have been really loving the kimono trend myself and have been lucky to find a few for less than $40. waaay better than the high dollar ones i have also seen. that's so cool that you made yours though, how talented. what other tricks do you have up your kimono sleeve?

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    1. Thanks. I don't have much. My sewing skills are limited to aping other clothes I have and or just kind of figuring it out and making it work ;)

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  4. Stopping by from Trend Spin Tuesday! Love this look and you did such a great job on this kimono!

    <3 Vicki
    wildeinthecity.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! And thanks for visiting. I appreciate you reading.

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  5. Great DIY! Love this, it's so pretty!
    Tiffany
    www.stylestealsandstilettos.com

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