Fashion project: Handmade beret

I could not resist those lovely berets on etsy. Due to the fact that I am trying to adhering to my spending vow and budget, I have decided to sew a beret for myself. Did some research before I embark on my sewing beret journey.

Bought a shawl fleece from Daiso shop for RM5 as I do not think textile stores would have fleece. Other things that you need are:

Pencil
A pair of scissors for cutting material and another pair for cutting paper
Measuring tape and ruler
String
A bit of blue tack
Paper
Thread
Pins
Head measurement

I had problem drawing a proper big circle without a compass (geometry) but I came up the idea of using a string and blue tack instead. Made my own compass. The circles turned out to be ok.

For this part, due to constraint of the material, I cut the ring piece into half and joined them when sewing. If you have enough material, do not cut the ring into half. As the fleece is quite thin, I have decided to put interface to make the material more stiff.

Lastly, it was sewing time! Oh I could not wait to wear it with my outfit. Yay!!!

Check out this link for video tutorial on how to sew a fleece beret. Happy sewing!

References:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/60568/how-to-sew-a-cutout-beret
http://www.sewmodestclothing.com/makeaberet.shtml
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/woolen-beret?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/sewing-patterns-and-templates#slide_19

Still in holiday mood...

I think I have left my heart in Hat Yai. My heart for shopping. Too bad during this trip, I did not make it to the Greenway Night Market. Keeping my fingers crossed there would be another trip to Hat Yai.

It sadden me every time I read news about Japan. Let's hope things would get better soon and pray for the affected ones. Donate to relevant organisations if you can.

The look:
Vintage dress from flea market
Silk scarf
Elastic belt with bow buckle
Pump heels from etsy

Stop. Think. Act.

Here is a little thought:

Take a moment out of our previous time to stop whatever we are doing for a while and think about what is happening around us and how this would affect our life. Think of our loved ones, friends, neighbours, co-workers and anyone else we know. Act what our heart thinks is right. Lend a helping when someone is in need or give a hug to someone who needs it. At times, small gestures or deeds mean a lot. Start reaching out to those in need!

Monday blues collection

I needed something besides shopping or window shopping to de-stress today. It has been a while since I have styled anything on polyvore. Since I am almost broke, the best way I could think of to stop my itching hands off the racks and my feet from stepping into shopping malls, is to style outfits on polyvore. What do you think of my collection for today?

Have a fantastic week ahead!

Can't get enough of...

Just a random question that popped in my head: what are the items or things that you can't get enough of? Mine are:

1. If time can be considered as object, there are so many things I wanted to do but I feel like there is so limited time in a day. Or perhaps I am poor in prioritizing.
2. Sleep
3. Vintage clothes (either dresses, blouses, skirts or pants)
4. Thrifting or flea marketing adventures
5. ( hhmmm.... still thinking about it ;D )

The look:
Vintage dress from flea market
Thrifted belt
Chunky bangles
Strappy like heels