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Infinity Scarf Tutorial

I love soft infinity scarves. I wanted to try to make one with things I already had around so I came up with this one from unwanted T’s. It’s so easy!

Grab some T’s that you don’t use anymore. You can vary the color and patterns for the more daring. But I like, personally, like to stick to the same color tones.

Cut them up into pieces. They can be different lengths but make sure they are the same width.

Sew them together into an infinity scarf.

Then to make it a little more special I hand embroider a contrasting stitch at the seams. Find your seams and fold them over so the part you sewed is concealed.

Then just do a stitch along the seam. I know nothing about embroidery so I don’t even know what kind of stitch this is called

I did them at all the seams and here’s how it looks.

Here’s another version I did in all pink with a  cream colored stitch.

I looooovve this scarf!

And Bel likes hers, too.

Tags: infinity scarf, refashion, scarf, tutorial
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White on White Shirt Tutorial

From the beginning I’ve been a fan of tone on tone clothing. And my color preference is white. Here’s a little tutorial using some scrap fabrics in different tones or textures. You could do this with any shade of shirt and coordinating strips.

First figure out what fabrics you want to use and cut them into carying length strips. Sew them all together so they are in one long piece.

Get your long strip and ruffle it.

Here’s how mine looked at this point.

Press the ruffle strip so it’s nice and flat.

Now pin the ruffle strip in a swirl pattern onto your shirt.

Then just sew it into place around all the edges.

Here’s the finished product.

I love this kind of shirt under a black blazer.

Have a lovely day!

The Aria Dress

Last week I showed you this post of the beginning stages of a dress I had made. Here is the completed product, The Aria Dress.

I really wanted to capture the movement of this dress in the photo shoot.

I gotta say, my sister rocked that shoot! I was so impressed with her!

Here are some plain old closeups of the dress. I made this out of white, soft jersey than hand painted it with tea. I wanted it to have a barely there color.

It also has pockets.

The top has a slimming middle detail with rouching at the bodice.

The back has this detail.

I. Love. This. Dress.

Tea Staining (Dyeing)

This is my Lisa Sweater made from a plum colored linen knit.

I loved the combed effect on the white jersey.

it has these slimming details on the front and back.

It’s also for sale in my etsy shop!

i hope you enjoyed this technique and can find lots of fun ways to use it!

Tags: etsy, Lex Designs, lisa sweater, Original Designs, tea dyeing, tea staining, tutorial
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Friday Fall Fashion Puzzle

This week for our Fall Fashion feature, I wanted to feature someone new. My friend Mary always looks so stylish and adorable so I thought Id show you one of her outfits.

We paired this adorable denim chambray tunic dress with a waist cinching belt.

This orange sweater really brightens the whole look up.

Effortless boots complete the look.

For cooler days, tights would be great with this look! Thank you, Mary!!

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