About DLace
.. ... ....... @DirtyLaceDesign ... ...... -Founder of DirtyLace Designs, Artist and Designer- .... .......... .. Think of me as your bipolar friend. One day I'll show up in leather pants with a grungy oversized shirt and go on and on about modern design while taking a long island to the head. The next day I'll be sipping on wine in a feminine lace dress paired with brightly colored heels talking about the shortage of trees and beautiful art. And somewhere in between all that is a lot of sarcasm. This blog embodies my DirtyLace personality. Filled with personal thoughts, ideas, and inspirations that are drawn from fashion, art and design. Visit www.DIRTYLACEDESIGNS.com for all my designs and apparel pieces. .:: Enjoy ::.
DIY : FUR SHOULDER PANELS
Some time ago I posted a sneak peak on Instagram noting that this DIY was quickly becoming one of my favorites !(I post all previews, sneak peaks and photoshoot bloopers on Instagram so be sure to follow @DLace)
I am admittedly going through a serious Blazer phase. There’s just so much you can do with them and they go with any outfit; from casual to a night out to a meeting with the big boss. Blazers and gloves are becoming my go to staples. But I’ll get to the gloves later (of which I cannot WAIT to show you guys AHHH)…
This DIY was a tiny bit more time consuming than our usually quicker ones. But don’t worry, the easy factor is still there.
What You’ll Need :
• A white or cream colored Blazer, in a classic fit or fitted.
• About half a yard of Faux Fur
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Scissors
The Steps :
1. Determine the size and shape you want your fur shoulder panels to be
2. Once that’s decided, you can either do a mock up with a cheaper fabric first, create a paper pattern, or even use an old pair of shoulder pads as a guide. You want to make sure you plan it out first before cutting your desired fabric. If you have an “oops I messed that up” moment, at least it was paper or an old scrap of fabric.
3. To follow alongside the curved seams within the blazer’s collar, I had to have two darts in each fur panel. Depending on the side and placement of yours, you may have to have them as well.
4. Once you’ve finished sewing the panels to your blazer, trim any access fur hairs (haaa)
Done and done ! How badass do you feel right now?
-DLace
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