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These are the first items of clothing I've ever made! We had to get hold of some old clothing and turn it into something completely different. The dress, believe it or not, is made from an ancient sheet () and parts of a blouse, with beading sewn around the top (which took forever). The jacket was part of a boring suit. I cropped it above waist height and added military-style embellishments. The leatherette strips (annoying to sew) are cut from a pair of trousers (yeah. Leatherette trousers) and the buttons are from a denim jacket. I also added HUGE shoulder pads, which are very on-trend.

The idea was that the jacket would look sharp-cut, with a boxy shape, but the dress would contrast hugely with its baggy, simple cut and the gathered, slouchy pockets. I wanted a dress that said 'beach' but a jacket that said 'edgy and urban'. It is, needless to say, for Spring/Summer. That jacket would not keep you warm.

My beautiful and kind friend agreed to model for me and I think she has done a fantastic job (the leggings and boots belonged to her already, I didn't make them!).

For my first outfit ever I think it turned out pretty well!

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These are the first items of clothing I've ever made! We had to get hold of some old clothing and turn it into something completely different. The dress, believe it or not, is made from an ancient sheet () and parts of a blouse, with beading sewn around the top (which took forever). The jacket was part of a boring suit. I cropped it above waist height and added military-style embellishments. The leatherette strips (annoying to sew) are cut from a pair of trousers (yeah. Leatherette trousers) and the buttons are from a denim jacket. I also added HUGE shoulder pads, which are very on-trend.

The idea was that the jacket would look sharp-cut, with a boxy shape, but the dress would contrast hugely with its baggy, simple cut and the gathered, slouchy pockets. I wanted a dress that said 'beach' but a jacket that said 'edgy and urban'. It is, needless to say, for Spring/Summer. That jacket would not keep you warm.

My beautiful and kind friend agreed to model for me and I think she has done a fantastic job (the leggings and boots belonged to her already, I didn't make them!).

For my first outfit ever I think it turned out pretty well!