Now that spring has officially rolled around, my love for florals is in it’s prime! I’ve been experimenting with stencils quite often lately, so I couldn’t help but make a flower printed garment for the season. The great part of this project is that you can use any stencil you’d like (leaves? daisies? filigree?) …
Apparently, I like to take sleeves and sew them to a contrasting garment. If you’ve been following s&p for a while, you might remember the Leather Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2011 (I wear this one ALL the time) and the Sweater Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2012. I tend to layer the first one during the fall and winter, and …
If you follow me on Instagram (@kirsten_nunez), you might have seen this before and after picture I posted of a dress reconstruction I recently did. I found a vintage Liz Clairborne dress at Goodwill for about $6, shoulder pads and all. I took the pads out, cut off the sleeves, and chopped off about 6 …
There are honestly SO many thread-wrapped-rhinestone-cord-chain-etc etc etc tutorials out there. Regardless, I still decided to make and share this because of the actual supplies it uses. The cord used in this project is actually something extremely ordinary and will cost you practically nothing. …It used to be the handle of a gift bag! Actually, …
If you happen to live in or around Slovakia, check out April 2013’s issue of EMMA! Geneva of A Pair and A Spare and myself are featured in a DIY fashion article and interview. Above is a snapshot of the article sent over by Brona at EMMA. xx K
Another hardware project! This one doesn’t even look like hardware related, which is one of my favorite aspects of this necklace. I made it on a whim, and I’m pretty happy with the outcome. I’m loving the pearl and metal combination. See how I made it, below! >> Supplies: – Large pearl beads -Jewelry …
I know things have been a little quiet here at s&p, tutorial wise. Just wanted to let everyone know that I haven’t disappeared! For the next two or so weeks, I’m shooting for my book – so things will be extremely hectic as I travel around NYC and New Jersey! Thanks for understanding, I just …
Another simple project using hardware supplies – in this case, a compression cap. For other hardware related projects, check out the Stone Filled Metal Bracelet and the Fabric Hinge Bracelet! This was a great way for me to use up some leftover turquoies stone chips. I had such an awkward amount left, …
This is a quick and easy bracelet that can be made within a few minutes. It uses miniature metal hinges which are pretty much tiny versions of the hinges you see on doors. I had two on hand from a past freelance project, but never ended up needing them. A while ago I saw a …
I am SO excited to share this project, because it’s inspired by something out of the ordinary (at least, in the world of fashion). A couple months ago, I saw a photo of cookies decorated with gorgeous icing flowers. They looked delicate, and had vintage chic vibe to them. After doing a little research, I …
Two studs & pearls projects – the Elastic Hair Tie and the Lace Aviator Sunglasses – were recently featured over at Glo, an online fashion and beauty magazine of MSN.com. Click here to check out the article and other projects featured!
