Koko Yamase DIY Project: Making 2 Tops from a Men’s Dress Shirt
This summer, I’m a bit obsessed with DIY projects using men’s dress shirts. And armed with my chosen go-to book Koko Yamase’s Cut-Up Couture: Edgy Upcycled Garments to Sew book, I continue to learn about woven fabric, fashion upcycling, as well as...
Koko Yamase DIY – Transitional Piece 2: Tie-in Sweater
I love wearing ties. When I wear a tie normally, it gives a special edge of confidence and invincibility that stay with me throughout the day. I love it. But then I saw Koko Yamase’s suggestion of wearing a tie on Cut-Up Couture: Edgy Upcycled Garments to Sew...
DIY – Transitional Piece 1: the Convertible Top from Tomoko Nakamichi’s Pattern Magic Vol. 3
Earlier this month, I was thinking about transitional pieces that I can make before Spring 2011 comes and decided to do some easy-to-make top pieces using my two favorite books, Koko Yamase’s Kakkoii Couture Remake (the one I used to create Three New Additions...
DIY Projects based on Kakkoii Couture Remake / Cut-Up Couture by Koko Yamase
A collection of DIY Fashion projects based on Koko Yamase’s “Kakkoii Couture Remake” book (Japanese version) or “Cut-Up Couture” book (English version). I have made 7 garments and counting!