Bangles makeover

There were bangles which i was so done with, i actually over used them. Hence wanted to change them a bit.. no a lottt :D

This is a very simple 'makeover' so to say.
All you need are bangles and some woollen threads (you can use lace as well, but they might turn out to be a bit itchy)



First, tie one end of the thread to the bangle



Then turn on the radio :P coz this is going to take a while. wind the thread around the bangle. make sure its tight and closely set



When you are done, tie the end

I made a few black and white ones



Further, you can also do some bead work on them. You can innovate it as you like. I am going to use a cowrie shell to bring these three together (boho look :D). Cowrie shells are my most fav embellishment.





Strike a pose ;)



Made another one with a 'hollow on top' bangle and then hung a broken part of my necklace (chic look :D)



Now is the time for a makeover to turn this old and jaded bangle into a cool one.

Used denim fabric and some fabric glue to do that



yo!

Jhola : To a T

Braids! how I love them these days. Am trying to grow my hair long, just to make braids :P So it is quite evident that i incorporate a little braiding action in kavisto. I have a Tee from my super skinny days, since i don't /can't use it anymore i decided to make a jhola of it. Its turquoise in colour and has some design in white on it.



First i made a braid of some white fabric from my stash:



Then i cut the Tee into this shape:



Used white fabric for making the inner lining of the bag. After a lot of sewing joined the two opposite sides of the Tee keeping the braid end in between. Since god lies in details ;) made a pocket on the inside of the jhola with the sleeve that i had cut off:



one on the outer side with the remains of the neckline:



And finally, made a little deco on the top:



Done (weird lighting is making the bag look blue)!



Strike a pose

Resolutions update

Like every new year, this year too had its share of resolutions 'documented' on my other blog(here)
Here are the updates:-

1) Avoid negative people - Bingo!

2) Use more of natural products
- Am on the right track, hmm, sort of :P

3) Give up tea for the 70th time - this is the toughest, not that i am a tea addict or something, i gave it up for a day and then succumbed to the temptation on the next day :( and the cycle continues

4) Become a professional cartoonist - the only thing that is 'maintained' or true to this resolution is my initial reaction - "yeah, right" (though it has gathered full steam as a hobby. see it here)

5) Start my own Etsy store - ha ha ha, someday for sure


6) Have more patience - Yo yo

Can you handle it, Jute?

This jute bag had a handle which looked like a thick skipping rope :-| it was, lets say, not very aesthetic. I still went ahead and bought it coz, well, i really like jute. Am in a sort of sew-a-thon from today, too many things to make, will post some. On top of that my machine gave me a mild heart attack today :D

Anyways, I removed the 'rope' and modified the bag with a new piece of fabric.

Then


Now





A simple equation of sew and tie!

Mobile cover

Mummy wanted me to make a mobile cover for her, hence i used these:



Sewed the lace on the denim and made the cover, added press button at the top and finally added some deco. Mummy liked it!

Presenting... the mobile cover



Give me a pose :D

Check mate

Had some checkered fabric with me, wanted to make some sort of an accessory with it.

Used these:



First, made a rose with the fabric, then sewed the string behind it and closed the back with the circular piece of fabric.





Finally, put a safety pin on its back:



This can be used on a top,



on jeans,



or on a bag.

Belt it

Am going to stitch a brown top soon (?!)so decided to make a belt to go along with it.
This chain belt has been with me forever, its time for it to change :P

used the following:



first, removed the buckle and cut the extra loops, then ran the satin ribbon through the belt loops



Then made a bow, added the button at the centre and attached it to one end of the belt.



done!