Author: Chamodi Weerasekara

There are so many things you can fall in love with when it comes to sewing –like gorgeous fabrics, unique designs, fantasizing the next dress you are going to make, and that awesome feeling when you create something just by yourself. Sewing is my big fashion. I love sharing my sewing knowledge and inspire all the women out there.

20 Cute Summer outfits IDEAS for 2018

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The best summer day is when the sun is shining, birds are singing, skin is getting darker, and your outfit is getting comfier. What is your plan for wearing for this summer? when it comes to the summer outfits ideas what cant you wear with that beautiful weather? I mean literally, you have thousands of choices.  The choice is yours and let’s make the best choices for this summer in 2018.

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy your summer outfits and it’s pretty close.  So, from bright colors to dark colors and from bikini to jeans here are some cute summer outfit ideas to inspire your closet this season.

There are so many stylish options in 2018 summer outfits ideas. So to show off the sunlight you caught with your cute summer outfits.

what are the Colors in 2018 summer

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According to fashionista all the shades of lilac, pink, lemon and duck egg blue are the colors in 2018 summer season. You will see all those shades of colors everywhere. With these colors, I guess the summer season will be very bright indeed.

SLEEVES ideas for cute summer outfits

We all adore off shoulder outfits and the good news is off shoulder is trending in this year as well.

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Wanna try something different? Then try puff sleeve outfits.

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casual summer outfits

I know casual summer outfits are your favorite.  So, what can we expect to see in casual summer outfits in 2018? In this year checks, fringe, sequins, and transparency will be expected to see in cute summer outfits.  Checks frock, shirts, trousers, shorts will be everywhere. Fringing made wear has surprise comeback this season. And our favorite transparency wears almost there. Don’t’ afraid to show off a little bit of more skin.

maxi dresses

You should own at least one maxi dress for this time.  Feels so comfy and looks so fancy is everyone’s maxi dress dream. The best thing about the maxi dress is no matter what body type you have a model type or chubby you can totally wear a maxi dress without a dought.   Find a perfect maxi dress that suits you well.

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bustier

There is nothing sexier than wearing innerwear as outwear. If the weather gets truly hot why not your outfits? So, the bustier is the trend in this summer and you can try new denim bustier designs.

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Bustier which paired with a tight skirt totally work for an evening out.

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Flared pants

chic and stylish

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high-waisted belted pants and bra is another hot and cute summer outfits in 2018.

 

shorts

Bermuda shorts

Bermuda shorts made has surprise comeback this season.   If you are not into over-exposure type then Bermuda short will be your favorite outfit.

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From casual to formal you can style Bermuda shorts for different occasions.

BERMUDA SHORTS
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Short shorts

Most lovely time of the year is on the way and hot short shorts are a key part of its outfit.

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The newest trend in shorts is floral shorts.  With the feminine touch and summer look, they are just so perfect for the weather.

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skirts

  • Pencil skirts

usually, pencil skirts are perfect for the office. But this year you can wear your pencil skirt literally with anything.

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  • Tiered Skirts

Perfect feminine touch bohemian style inspired tiered skirts has become a natural choice for summer outfits.

TIERED SKIRTS
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Romper

Rompers are one of the cute summer outfits in the summer season. From girly ruffle to smoked tops there is various kind of ruffle outfit you can try this season.

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Have a date night? This black romper will save your day.

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 Swimming wear

It’s sunny day and beach is calling. what is your choice for beachwear in this summer? Hot swimming wear reminds us all why we appreciate summer so much. So select best suit swimming wear into your body and chill in the season.

High waisted bikini

you just wanna have sunrise and beach and of course hot bikinis. High-waisted bikini suits are the perfect choice for this summer. Wear a high waisted bikini and rock your favorite season.

HIGH WAISTED BIKINI
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One-piece bathing suit

Just like last summer, your favorite one-piece bathing suit is trending in this summer and you have plenty of choices to choose.

ONE-PIECE BATHING SUIT
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string bikinis

The classic swimming suit isn’t out style yet. Show off your beach body with string bikinis.

STRING BIKINIS
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Sundress for beach

Go lighter and enjoy the best beach days in your sundress.

SUNDRESS FOR BEACH
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One of the best things about the shift to the warmer seasons is being able to wear anything and everything.  After all, it’s summer ladies! Be free and wear cute summer outfits which suits you.

 

 

 

How to turn jeans into skirt – DIY

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We all have the huge collection of old denim jeans that we don’t use anymore. So instead of keep those jeans in your cupboard why wouldn’t you make something can be used every day.   Turning jeans into skirt is one of easiest and cutest DIY project you can do.

What you’ll need:

Pair of denim jeans

Scissor

Measuring tape

Safety pins

Sewing machine or sewing glue

Lace (optional)

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After choosing a pair of jeans you have to measure the length that you need.  Turns jeans inside out and fold in half. Measure the length u wants your skirt to be. Before making the 1st cut, take time to measure your desired length. When cutting, you can always take a few more inches off, because you can’t go back once you cut off too much. The best way to do this would be with a measuring tape and a pencil or chalk. But you can also use another skirt as a guide.  Get rid of extra length on the bottom of your jeans. Just cut it off.

Keep cut off the legs of your jeans because we need those later for fill in the skirt. But, you don’t have to use legs you can use another fabric material as well.

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Now cut out the center seams. Get it as close as possible. So that, it won’t too tight when we put it on.

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Next, cut the crotch seam out of the front side. You just need to do this on the backside as well.

Now lay the jean and overlap and pin them in place. Pin existing seams on the front side and back side. Take the cut off legs and make a big patch. Pin it.  Make sure there is enough overlap to sew both sides of the seam. Trim off extra parts.

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Next, following where the previous stitches are, sew both sides of the seam.

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Now turn the skirt inside out and trim away the exits treads and fabric. You are finished with jeans into skirt DIY project. ! Feel free to add lace, sequins to your skirt.

Turning jeans into skirt is not an easy DIY project but the outcome is incredibly cute.

10 ways to renew old denim jeans- DIY

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Denim is the type of dress that the longer you wear it, the better it will look. Denim becomes more and more comfortable with the time.  But sometimes, don’t you feel like they can get a little bit boring with time? When fashion trend gets old we trow our dress away. But think twice before you throw your denim wear away. Because you have no idea how many DIY renew old denim ideas in there.

Have you ever tried to renew old denim jeans into something new? Adding new embroider patches, colors, laces or making rips can give your old, boring jeans into completely different and new look.  Of course, you go out and spend a lot of money on a brand new pair of jeans that include all of those things. But why don’t you try to make your own?

If you are interested in renew old denim jeans, there are thousands of easy DIY projects out there that will teach you how to renew old denim and won’t cost nearly as much as a new pair. so grab an old pair of jeans you rarely wear anymore, and turn them into something new, colorful and make it into a jean that you love to wear every day.

1.Renew old denim jeans into shorts

One of the best ways to renew old denim jeans are turning them into shorts. Summer is around the corner, so turn your boring old denim jeans into shorts. Here is the instruction for DIY shorts.

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2. Give your old jeans to a new look with beads and pearls

Give your old jeans to life with pearls and beads. They are always made fresh and colorful look for your jeans. I am sure everyone will be asking you where you got your pearl jeans!

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3.Renew old jeans by adding lace

Lace is perfectly matching with blue color denim jeans.  Add some lace ribbon to the bottom of the jeans and change its old look.

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4.make ripped jeans

We all love ripped jeans but did you know that you can make ripped jeans? Yeah, it’s possible and it will only take few minutes. So, turn your old pair of jeans into ripped jeans and wear it again. Time is the easiest way to make ripped jeans which means your old jeans are perfect for make ripped jeans. Also, there are many methods that can use to make ripped jeans. Using sandpapers, scissors, tweezers or even from cheese grater you can make ripped jeans. Read the article here, which gives easy instruction about how to make ripped jeans.

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5.Convert old jeans into a skirt

Converting jeans into a skirt is one of the creative DIY projects you can try at your home. Here’s a fun, fast and easy way to turn a pair of jeans into a skirt.

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6.make  cuff jeans

There is various kind of cuff jeans. Roll cuff, wider cuff, small cuff, half cuff… etc. But all of these are super easy to make and it only takes about 5 minutes to finish. You can give a new look for your old jeans with cuffs.

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7.Add patterned fabric to your old denim jeans

Adding some colorful fabric to your old cuff jeans would help to renew old denim look. Cut a piece of fabric (about 2 inches) and glue or stitch it into the bottom of the jeans.

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8.Embroidery jeans

You will never say no to your boring old denim when you remake it with embroidered flowers. You can glue or stitch some embroidered flowers to pair of blank denim.

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9.BLEACH YOUR OLD DENIM

Do you have a pair of jeans which you love to wear, but has a dark blue color that you do not like? The solution is to bleach it to lighten its color and give it a new look. The bleached types of denim are still trending and so much easy to make. So, give it a try by bleaching your old denim jeans and make it into completely different and new look.

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10.Renew old denim by adding patchwork

For make patchwork jeans all you required is the basic level of sewing skills.  If you can stitch needle and treads then surely you can make patchwork denim at your home. Also, no matter what type of denim (skinny jeans, baggy, boyfriend jeans) you can always add patches to your denim.

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No matter what the season is, denim is the only dress you can wear anytime and always you can count on to be trendy. Comfortable, stylish and trendy denim jeans are everyone’s true denim dream. Pieces of Denim is money saving and long lasting. But you have to careful when you are washing the denim. A good pair of denim doesn’t really require washing every day.  Also, when you are washing denim, avoid using washing machine rather use your hand washing. In that way, you can wear your favorite denim like forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn t-shirt into shorts in a quick way

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Here’s another quick DIY project that you can finish within 15 minutes. Turning t-shirt into shorts is one of easiest DIY project you can try at your home.  I know there are lots of DIY projects that teach how to turn a t-shirt into shorts. But here, I am trying to make this easy and quick way. This will help you to reuse something you would otherwise throw away.

What you’ll need?

  • T-shirt
  • Scissor
  • Sewing machine or needle and treads
  • Elastic
  • Safety pin

choose a t-shirt to turn a t-shirt into shorts

For this DIY project, use an old t-shirt of yours or your boyfriend’s, dads or maybe your brother’s. okay then! Let’s turn a t-shirt into shorts.

First, lay your t-shirt on a flat surface. It’s always better to use a plain color t-shirt or in case if there is a logo turn shirt inside out. Trust me, it’s going to work!

Now using the edge of the shirt as head of the shorts cut it using an old shirt you are using.

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  Step two- create the pattern

Grab your best fitting pair of shorts, lay it over your shirt fold it over and trace it out. Make sure you are leaving about half and inches for seam allowance.  Now cut on the lines you just drew. In here if you are a beginner 1st you can trace the shorts pattern on a paper. Then you can use the pattern to make short.

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 Step three- sewing part

When you are done with cutting, face the two pieces right sides together and sew down the sides. For this, you can use sig sag stitch. It will give nice clean and more of a professional look. If you are using needles and treads make sure to sew it twice on the same line. If not you can’t use this for a long time.

 

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 Step four- constructing the shorts

Now lay your fabric wrong side together and pin the edges. Now stitch that. After you done with sewing your piece should be like this. As you can see we are half done with our t-shirt into shorts. You are closed ladies, You have just a few steps to finish your t-shirt shorts.

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Take the safety pin and pin your elastic. Gather it all across the waist. Now, stitch the open area of the waistband.

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You are done!

Yeey! You are officially done with t-shirt into a shorts project. And your short should look like this.

t-shirt into shorts

As you can see making t-shirt into shorts is quite an easy DIY project and also a fun project. Who thought just an old t-shirt can build something completely different. So all I am saying is think twice before you throw your old garments because sometimes those outfits can make something you can’t even buy from amounts of money. I really hope this article helped you.