Lone Ranger

When I saw this lookbook from The Two Bandits on the Spell and Gypsy Collective's blog I nearly had a heart attack. Every single photo is stunning and pretty much perfection. It is rare that I see a collection of photos where I not only want every single item but I want my life to be like every single photo. Oh what I would give to spend my life where layers and layers of amazing jewelry, perfectly tattered clothing, and living in the perfectly little wooden house. A girl can dream.
Hope everyone is having a great week. I'm off for a few days of camping in the hot weather.

Prudence

Photos from The Spell and Gypsy Collective

DIY: Navajo Denim Shirt

Before and After

Materials Needed:

Denim Shirt

Desired Material to Cover Lapel With

Scissors

Pins

Stitch Ripper

Thread

                                                        

 Step one (not shown) Cut a strip from your desired material about 2 inches longer then the lapel you are covering and 1 inch wider.

Pin the material on to the shirt, just one side should be fine, Make sure you tuck under about half an inch at the top and bottom for a clean hem.  Flip the lapel over so you are looking at the inside of it.   Using your stick ripper cut a slit for each button hole into the pin on material by going threw the existing button hole.  This way all the holes will line up.perfectly. 

 If you want your button holes to be finished, unpin the material and stitch around each button hole using the appropriate setting on your machine.   If you don't have a sewing machine or don't mind a little fraying, continue to pin the other side the the material.  Making sure to fold the 1/2 inch of excess material underneath for a tidy looking hem.

Sew along each side of the lapel approximately 3-5 mm from the edge.

 Follow the same steps to cover the trim on any pockets.  You may need to hand stitch the lower seam on the pocket if your sewing machine wont fit.

Xo Austere