Sunday, January 11, 2009

No sew dress

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

I made this. It is the easiest poncho/dress/kimono to make. No sewing (unless you want to hem it so it won't fray, then yes you need to sew) lucky for me this fabric doesn't fray (much) and I like the deconstructed look. I will be wearing it in Tokyo. I bought the fabric for $4 the other day at a 1 day only Lincraft sale. I bought heaps of fabric and have half finished a few other projects, will show you this week.

Instructions: Basically all you do is cut out a giant circle (fold some fabric in half, and then in half again and draw a curved shape in tailors chalk, cut along the line and open up, voila a circle.) Next cut out a head hole, try it on and work out where you want your belt holes to sit (you have 4 holes all up for the belt to come through) You don't need to do the belt part if you want just a poncho. So easy, it took maybe 30 minutes.

22 comments:

  1. It looks great! do you mind me asking, do you just cut a hole in the middle and its just that simple?

    ReplyDelete
  2. Thankyou for posting up the instructions! very much appreciated.
    i have a bunch of different fabric at home, and ive been using wanting to make cushion covers with them, but just never really happened.
    I might actually try your method out next week.

    Thanks for sharing again =)

    ReplyDelete
  3. really cool, love it!

    I found something similar this morning:

    http://www.chictopia.com/TeenUgly

    :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. this is so awesome, i will definitely try it out.

    have been reading your blog for sometime but this is the first time i've commented. simply love your idea for that dress :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. its as simple as cutting a circle. LOVE IT!
    i wanna make your scarf. so awesome...

    ReplyDelete
  6. whoa batman, you're quite productive (:<

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love anything that requires that little effort for that much coolness!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Due to lack of sewing machine, I love this idea...

    ReplyDelete
  9. wow, what a great dress! and good job on the bargain fabric too! xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. He he, that's awesome and looks so great on you.

    ReplyDelete
  11. The poncho looks great and it appears so easy to make. I love your photos, you are gorgeous with a sense of humour!

    ReplyDelete
  12. You look AMAZING! These are such great photos!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Nice reminds me of what I used make for my Barbie dolls.

    ReplyDelete
  14. this looks so cool and comfy!

    xx-LJ from SOS!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Loves it!!! You're always so creative Hayley!!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. scuch a cool look - I love it :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. You know, i'm not a fan of the whole fringe look, but that bags pretty cute (and a bargin!)

    Kirby
    www.skintbutstylish.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. what a clever bunny u are! will defo give this idea a spin thanx

    ReplyDelete
  19. btw meant 2 say love the posing - its an artform - i think u have the gift (i fancy myself as similarly gifted!)

    ReplyDelete
  20. you look so cute like that!!! I can't believe you made it yourself. awesome. Looks rad.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to leave me a message but remember to play nice!