DIY SCARF BAG

Hey Loves,
check out this.This Scarf Bag DIY turns a fashion scarf into a hip bag that will add a splash of color to any outfit.

What you’ll need to make your Scarf Bag DIY:

• 1 Large Scarf
• 1 Yard of half inch cord
• 1 Yard of plain fabric or a bag to cover
• Pins
• Scissors
• Needle & thread
• Sewing machine

Step 1
Starting with your plain fabric measure 14 inches across and at least 14 inches long. I folded mine twice as you can see in the pictures, so my bag would be doubled with no raw edges sticking out. Pin your seams.

Step 2
Sew your side seams and your top seam, leaving about 3 inches open so you can turn your bag right side out.

Step 3
Turn your bag right side out, fold it around so that one fits inside the other making your bag a double layer.
Once your bag is turned right side out, take your needle and thread and hand stitch the opening closed.

Step 4
Layout your scarf and decide what part you want to have as your focus on the bag. Since my scarf had stripes I had to decide if I wanted them horizontal or vertical. If your scarf has a solid background you wont have to worry about this.
Once you’ve decided how you want your scarf to look, cut it in half.

Step 5
Lay your 2 scarf pieces together with right sides facing. Lay your bag on top in the center to measure the opening you’ll need to leave. Pin your sides and using your sewing machine, sew your sides across from the bag opening to the edge of your scarf.

Step 6
Turn your scarf right side out and lay it flat on the table. Place your bag on top and measure around it marking with pins where you will be sewing. Mark all the way around your bag. Be sure to leave at least a half inch of scarf fabric at the top opening of your bag. (You will be folding this over inside the bag and stitching it down later.)

Step 7
Using your sewing machine sew a seam all the way around your bag, this seam will be on the outside of your bag, you will not be turning it around.

Step 8
Slide your bag inside the pocket you just sewed.

Step 9
Fold the top edge over and pin it down. I folded mine over twice to avoid any raw edges.

Step 10
Using your needle and thread, stitch your scarf to your bag.

Step 11
Take your cord and place it on the inside corner of your bag, at least 1 inch down. Sew it tightly in place. Do the same for the other side.

Try and post in the comment box. i will too.
Love
phyl
xoxo

DIY: A MUST TRY!

How are you all doing in this cold weather. So i bumped into this DIY and thought i should post it for you. A must try.


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Phyl
xoxo

Hey Dolls,

SHIRT DRESS PERFECTION

Hey dolls,
A shirt dress is one of those items that can become a simple, effortless style statement and an easy option for creating style.Choosing the perfect shirt dress is all about choosing the right color and length.  Neutral colors are always a great color choice for your shirt dress.

Once you  choose your perfect color option, the next factor to consider is the length of your shirt dress. Length is one of those tricky style choices that can make or break your outfit.There are two important factors to consider when choosing length

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First you need to consider your own height. Your shirt dress is the right length if it hits you just above the knee.
The next factor to consider when choosing your shirt dress is the fit of your shirt dress

. The button down version of my shirt dress is a more fitted option and must therefore be styled differently than the cotton option.

Once you choose your perfect shirt dress, the next trick is to figure out how to style it

.It is important to consider leggings with fitted options in order to account for how short the shirt dress becomes when in the seated position.

COCKTAIL PARTY GLAMOUR

Hey dolls,
Hope you'll are doing great, so,today i want to talk about how to dress to a cocktail party. Cocktail party attire isn't easy to figure out and can vary depending on the theme, time and type of cocktail party you're attending. To ease the confusion, here are some tips on how to dress for a cocktail party:

• Follow the Theme: Cocktail party themes range from casual barbeque to an elegant evening of dancing. In many cases, the theme is indicated on the invitation and you can base what you wear from there. For example, if it is a casual afternoon cocktail party outdoors, dress comfortably and anticipate the weather. However, if it's at a restaurant, try something like a sundress or skirt for women and dress pants and shirt for men.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Decoding the Dress Code: Hosts will often note the dress code on the invitation. Instead of trying to interpret cocktail party clothes on your own, we have defined each one to make it easier.

• Cocktail
  • Women: cocktail party dress, skirt and dress shirt, dress pants and dress shirt
  • Men: dress pants, button-down dress shirt, suit coat (optional)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
• Formal Cocktail
  • Women: formal short or full-length evening dress/gown
  • Men: tuxedo or full suit
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
• Costume
  • Men & women: theme-appropriate costume, nothing too revealing
• Corporate
  • Men & women: business attire
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
• Upscale Casual
  • Upscale casual is code for a little nicer than normal, so men and woman should dress up a bit more than on a normal day (no jeans!)
    
    
    
    

• Daytime Versus Nighttime: The time of day that the party takes place is also a factor in choosing the right cocktail party clothes.
  • Daytime: Daytime cocktail parties are generally more casual and laid back. Both men and women can wear comfortable casual party clothing that is seasonally appropriate.
  • Nighttime: An evening cocktail party will probably be more upscale. Wear a dress or a suit, accessorize and get your hair and makeup professionally done.
    
    
    
    

Love
phyl
xoxo

GOOD NEWS

Hey Dolls,
So finally i can tell you what i have been working on, well, check www.justphyl.webs.com and see for yourselves am so excited. But i will still be here, moving on, i love checking out peoples blogs and so i came around this DIY  and want to share with you. enjoy.

DIY SEQUIN EMBELLISHED DENIM SHORTS

You need:

• Denim shorts (I made mine from vintage jeans I found)
• Sequin fabric
• Tracing paper
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Pins

How to:
1. You are going to do the embellishment in two different sections for each side of the shorts. First, lay the tracing paper on the top of one side of the shorts.

2. Use a pen to trace where you want the sequins to go and then cut out a pattern to match the front panel of the shorts.

3. Pin the pattern to the sequin fabric right side up.

4. Cut the piece of sequin fabric out. Repeat for the other side of the shorts so you have two pieces of sequin fabric.

5. Use your needle and thread to carefully sew the edges of the sequin fabric to the denim shorts – I ran along the edges to secure the sequins so they didn’t fall off where the fabric was cut. Do this for both pieces of sequin fabric, making sure to line up the middle seam carefully so there’s no gap.

6.  Cut a slit so the beltloops of the jeans can still be seen and then sew around to secure. If required, trim any excess sequins along the hem and waistline.

All done! Time to hit a festival, or the beach perhaps?


Love
phyl
xoxo