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These days it seems like everybody is a fashion designer. With DIY and Etsy culture having a very extended moment I feel like I can't turn a corner (or open a new tab) without someone showing off the stuff they "made". The fact is, most of the stuff people make these days involves a hot glue gun or a screen printer. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I just thought I'd give you a glimpse into a bit of my own work which involves neither.
Along with the gold glitter bows I posted previously, Kindra and Laura also ordered two of my heart teardrop hats (of which a variation of the design will be available this fall) in "quilted red vinyl with spikes" which meant I had to quilt the vinyl myself AND create matching red vinyl piping to edge the hats with. These things take time. After I quilted the vinyl through a process that involved hand drawing a grid stencil, padding up the vinyl, and basting followed by machine finishing, I studded the vinyl by hand. Aside from the machine stitches across the front the entire hats are hand sewn- most of which I did on the subway on the way to and from work. Gotta get it done. Remember- real work takes time.
Anyway, I love how these turned out and I'll post photos eventually of the ladies rocking them! What do you think?

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14 Responses so far.

  1. Anonymous says:

    they're amazing. it's definitely apparent that they are well-made!

    x Peter @ http://low--couture.blogspot.com

  2. Allison says:

    There's a special place in my heart for haphazardly hot-glued accessories and t-shirts made with a stencil and spray paint, but I still have an appreciation for the kind of craftsmanship that goes into your pieces. Such beautiful hand-made things are hard to come by and well worth the extra cost. All of your hats and creations are unique and gorgeous.

  3. Marlena says:

    Amazing work, Stella! They're absolutely gorgeous! <3

  4. Unknown says:

    Gorgeous work! I wish I had the attention span and the patience to do that kind of detail work.

  5. Georgi says:

    This is awesome.

    I'd love if you could visit my fashion blog? Maybe you could follow if you like the content :)

    Georgi at 7wonders xx

  6. divine creations from heaven! Holly

    www.thehollyriversshow.com

  7. caroline says:

    ha, i feel the same way about music & the scores of people who make heavily-promoted records without ever learning to play an instrument, sing, or draw inspiration from any music recorded more than a year ago. i'm a DIY-er at heart but the sense of entitlement that sometimes comes with it can be a drag!

    i like to think that beautiful craftsmanship always stands out amongst the hot glue(/lazy beats), though.

  8. Panda says:

    Great job! love the details.

  9. Carly says:

    You are so talented its depressing! Can't wait to see them in effect xx ps love the nails

  10. Thank you for your compliments and thoughts everyone!

  11. Laurice says:

    Your project is awesome! I am absolutely over the moon over the cupcake stand in this post!

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  12. Anonymous says:

    WOAH! I want one <3


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  13. Anonymous says:

    This is so impressive, you did a wonderful job, they're beautiful! *-*