DIY Inspiration: Fringed Kimono

I'm not one to typically own fringed things or kimonos. They are the type of things that I see and love on other people but every time I try them on myself I just don't feel right. However, I feel like I could make an exception when it comes to this lovely fringed kimono. The best part is this would be so easy to make! I find old silk floral bathrobes at thrift stores all the time. Simple crop one and sew fringe to the bottom and sleeves. I honestly can't wait to make this.

Prudence

Photo found on Pinterest (I couldn't find a better source than that)

DIY Fringe Shirt

 

Materials needed:

A Mens Size Small T-shirt

A Ruler

A Pencil or Marking Tool

Scissors

  

Turn your t-shirt inside out, fold it in half. Cut the lower part of each sleeve off. 

 With your ruler mark a diagonal line on your shirt with the lowest part in the middle of the shirt. then cut the bottom section off and discard.

Draw a new line approximately three inches above your cut bottom, this is where you will cut your fringe to.  If you are right handed start from the left holding the pice you want to cut in your left hand and cutting with your right. Continue across the bottom off the shirt.  (If your are right handed start from the right)

Make a small cut beside the collar of the shirt. for the back cut following just below the collar line.  For the front I was going for a casual t-shirt so kept my cut a big higher.  To keep your cut even you can fold the t-shirt in half making sure to keep the back half clear of your scissors.  Start your cut at the lowest point cutting up wards to meet with your original neckline cut.   Remember you can always cut off more so start with a modest cut.

                                     

xo Austere 

Thrifted

I had to head to the nearest town over yesterday to do boring adult like things such as taxes and get eye exam, so I hit up a few thrift stores while I was there and am ever I glad I did, just think of all the project that will come out of this! Knee length hot pink leather skirt that fits like a glove, I'm thinking a great hot pink leather mini (which there is a good chance I will never wear) with maybe enough leather left to make an envelope clutch as well. The colorful printed skirt reminded me of Prudence, all it needs a a hem and maybe an iron. Coral colored maxi for four dollars, I couldn't say no. And the gem of the day the leather fringe vest!  I may never take this off, with all this talk of festival wear and Coachella. Next year i'll be ready!  Oh and the plaid blazer, I know its the wrong season but .....