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Reader Submissions: Show off Your DIY Fashion Creations

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Here are some submitted creations from DIY Fashion readers.

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Little Red Riding Hood cape

I am dyslexic and I was still able to follow your guidelines! I made the 1st one extra large on the hood where the cape goes down to bellow my knees. The second I made slightly larger than the guidel…More

DIY Umbrella Holder by Enovia

Supplies: You can use a Voss water bottle, Pringles can , anything with a cylinder shape that can handle a little water.ScissorsFabricHot glue, or non toxic craft glueChain, stones, tasselsTwine, or …More

Glass Sea Anemone Pendants

I start out with a clear glass rod. I spin the end of the rod in the flame to create a gather of glass. I flatten the end of the rod to create a disc. I layer and/or mix colored glass rods and pull t…More

Three Green Earrings

I made these three pairs of earrings quite swiftly with a mix of what I already have in my stash and a few purchases. The second picture shows what was used to make the earrings. The usual items, ear…More

Reversible Cape by Ash

I followed your guide for the majority of it but i also used 2 different colours (red/gold) 2 meteres of each with one of each side to make it a 2-in-one cape! :D Also for the tie i used some curtain…More

Cameo Bracelets from Dixie Dazzle

First of all I used E6000 glue to attach the cameo to the filigree setting. I love E6000 because it is slightly flexible after drying and won't pop loose on metal. It is PERMANENT after curing and ha…More

Little Red Riding Hood & Her Zombie Huntsman

Bigger hood, bought beige chord string and I had to HAND sew it!! Took forever, but was worth it! I loved the semi shiny fabric I used, it was only about $20 CAD for everything, way better than buyin…More

Masquerade, Mardi Gras, and a Jackalope

I used black broadcloth and a red sheer material I'd had sitting around. It took me 4 yards of fabric (2 yds black and 2 yds red) and about one hour. It was a big hit at the party and kept me warm al…More

Death Eater Costume

Walmart helped, just some black "sports fabric" that had a decidedly sinister look about it. Followed the tutorial with the exception of neck ties; I left those off to produce a less hobbity impressi…More

Children's Fairy Cape

I followed the instructions that were provided but as I have never sewn anything before in my life other than a rod pocket curtain I didn't really understand all the instructions when it came to gath…More

Beaded Lanyard by Caroline

I find beading to be a great creative outlet and I love useful things so this is a way to combine those two ideas. The lanyards are long enough to fit over your head, so there's no need to have clasp…More

Arabesque Leather Pendant with Labradorite

I bezelled a beautiful rose-cut labradorite cabochon with Japanese glass beads and I attached it to a hand-cut arabesque leather leaf form. I added a few Czech glass beads and I attached another laye…More

Fabulous Fashion Ring

- I used 6 red identical buttons and one different one. I cut out a circle about 2" from stiff material.- I stitched the buttons around the circle making sure they overlapped each other.- I stitched …More

Fabric Mosaic Blue Star Banner

A friend of mine is a member of the Blue Star Mom's and she asked me if I could make a Blue Star Banner. She knew that I started making quilts about 2 1/2 years ago and one piece that I made was a mo…More

Tablecloth Clothes

I started with a simple commercial pattern (Vogue V8300) which I purchased because I liked the retro-look and wide neckline with rounded collar. I thought the straight front line and lower edge would…More

Lanvin Inspired Heels

I actually went to the H&M and Lanvin opening, and fell in love with the rhinestone heels. I knew I would be able to make my own, so I skipped on the heels and bought a dress and sunglasses instead. …More

DIY Faux-Fur Chain Necklace

I kept seeing a huge trend in faux-fur on just about anything and everything. I used a faux-fur collar from an old jacket. I unbuttoned it and used all jewelry to tie on the last button-hole on each …More

DIY McQueen Inspired Clutch

I am a huge fan of Alexander McQueen's designs. And although it is completely out of my budget, I thought it would be neat to create my own version of one of his famous clutches. I had an old clutch …More

Mini Top Hat: Death to 2010 by Heather Hawthoorn

I did the pattern out of card stock then use heavy felt for my base. I cover it with velvet using a hot glue gun. The glue did show so I covered it with ribbon and netting. Material I used:I used 1 p…More

Red Riding Hood's Capelet

I bought an old mid-shin length dress from the 80s at Value Village and cut it up, ripped the seams, made the back the front and re-purposed it. I couldn't find the material I wanted at Fabricland to…More

Homemade Little Red Riding Hood Costume

Wanted to make my own costume, so I found the tutorial on your Web site and decided to go for it! Seemed easy..and it was! Bought my fabric, a nice velvet red, for only $15! Then I just followed all …More

Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth

Fold the tablecloth in half widthwise, and lay your favourite top on top of the tablecloth. Cut around the original top, leaving about an inch for seams. Try the tablecloth top on a few times during …More

Patchwork Legged Bag

I made this bag using two old shirts and left-overs of some fabric I had. By cutting small pieces of fabric and making patchwork I could combine different shirts and use even really small pieces of f…More

Made a Halloween Cape

Fairies, hobbits, super hero's, villains, queens, princesses and the like all need a cape to complete the outfit. Lucky for you that a cape is easy to make.What You'll Need: * One yard of fabric, any…More

Studded Bracelet

I decided to play with DIY again and make my own studded bracelet out of a studded belt. It suit my DIY studded bag and gray tutu skirt. I totally wanna more studs!To make one you will need:- an old…More

Peace Sign Pajamas

I took apart a pair of lounge pants that I like and made a new pair. I wanted the waist to be a little lower so I adjusted the waist line before I cut the new pair. Then I appliqued a peace sign on t…More

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