LBD with an edge!

Long time no see...but I'll keep my excuses to myself. While spinning in a day-to-day routine I was struck by a new idea. Since I had some leftovers from my Leather Sequin jumper, I've decided to reuse it, as my boring figure-fit dress was crying for a makeover. Of course it couldn't be another leather sequin DIY...so I came up with fun way of changing those tiny sequins.

 I have over-painted back sides of all of them. Using white fabric paint I've created a nice print of a feather/ leaf. Which kind of gives an impression of Hard and Soft.

I've chosen to decorate the dress by sewing circles very close to each other to give some shape to the sleeves. 

And here it is, the final result: a sexy LBD (little black dress) with some edge! Can't wait to rock it with a pair of my shiny flats and leather jacket! 

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Goog LUCK and good Look!
- Benitutyte

The Famous Leather DIY

For some time now, on my Facebook page, I have been talking about my big and challenging DIY project - Leather sequin jumper. Ever since I saw this fabulous cardigan on PHOSPHENE, I knew I had to make something like this. Not long after that I bought some recycled leather and while waiting for it to be delivered I found the base of my creation - a simple knitted jumper from H&M. 

And then it started...The most challenging part (well at least for my hands :D) was cutting those tiny circles...I would have never thought that scissors could be that uncomfortable to use. 

By the time I hit 300 I couldn't wait any longer, had to start sewing the circles on...

So I kept going on and on until I realized that more is not always better! So finally I've settled with abstract leather sequin detailing at the bottom of the jumper. And here is the final product of a few days cutting and sewing, re-thinking and editing...

Super easy to style with a pair of trousers and some leather details. Add a spark of silver and your'e a STAR!

Good LUCK and good LOOK!

-Benitutyte