Drop Your Sword
I’ve been taking an Intro to Clothing Construction class at Otis and this is my second project. Initially patterned to be drawstring cargo pants, my stubborn personality and mum’s borrowed sewing machine gnawed at my docile student’s better half. So I took a risk. After much laboured sewing and as much time spent ripping seams, here it is. My inspiration was taken from Rag & Bone and samurai gear. Be gentle with the commentary. I’m only a novice of thread and needle.
credits: VPL B-tank, diy samurai pants, Camper wedges
Tags: Camper, DIY, rag & bone, samurai inspiration, sewing projects, VPL
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March 29th, 2009 at 12:24 PM
hi honey well done on your second projoect. it looks really good!hope your having a great wknd honey. Just to let you know that my link to my blog has has changed to http://www.mariankihogo.blogspot.com and blog name is now my own name
thanks,
Marian x
March 29th, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Wow, that’s fantástic!!
http://dliriocomplementos.blogspot.com/
March 29th, 2009 at 12:29 PM
i’m really impressed! these pants are amazing
March 29th, 2009 at 12:32 PM
These shorts are absolutely amazing!
March 29th, 2009 at 12:36 PM
OMGosh! You made these? They’re amazing! Are you studying Fashion Design?
xx
March 29th, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Wow…. conceptual fashion, I like it !
March 29th, 2009 at 4:33 PM
I love these shades of slate–gorgeous!
March 29th, 2009 at 6:28 PM
These pants are amazing! You did a great job! Etsy store in the future??!
March 29th, 2009 at 7:09 PM
i love love love the sheer tank, and you did an awesome job with those ninja pants!
(i know you said samurai, but i like ninja better)
March 29th, 2009 at 10:59 PM
you know even before I read what your wrote, I was thinking “are those pants Rag & Bone?” very impressed, great job! and they fit you so well!
March 29th, 2009 at 11:34 PM
You r truly talented and the pants just amazing. I m into cargo pants so i would prefer this version, i love the side zipper detail. Cheers!
xx
March 30th, 2009 at 12:29 AM
it’s different!
March 30th, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Well, as someone who can’t sew a goddamn pillow, I’m impressed.
And you’re so right about the Gap fall presentation. It IS the styling that’s doing all the work…we’ll see how the clothes look and feel when they hit stores.
March 30th, 2009 at 1:13 AM
nice pants. suits you. btw thx for the comment and can i link you? (:
March 30th, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Nice pants.
Both looks soft and stiff.
Thank you for your comment on my blog.
Best regard.
Z.
March 30th, 2009 at 2:23 AM
I think those are totally awesome! Love the zipper on the side and the ties around the leg. So serious!!
March 30th, 2009 at 2:57 AM
an amazing DIY.
love it. the details are so sharp.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:03 AM
I really like the straps on the pants! I would never have guessed that you made them yourself. Actually, I probably would have guessed that you paid quite a bit for them.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:14 AM
great2 DIY! One day I can see you being a talented designer, taking over the world of fashion haha.
Thanks for commenting, yes the burn effect is lovely, but not until the whole shirt fell apart like mahjong paper.
BTW I love your photos, this might be a silly question but what camera do you use? I’m searching for a cheap digital camera… or maybe an SLR for better photos to put in my blog.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:50 AM
You did an amazing job on those. I love the concept.
And you have an amazing blog. Love the photos!
March 30th, 2009 at 3:52 AM
AMAZING!! I love the pants.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:58 AM
omfg!! you are doing an awesome job and your poses are always so amazing..my pics are always so boring..i can’t be too creative LOL
March 30th, 2009 at 3:58 AM
oh ya, i love the title of this as well..reminds me of princess bride
March 30th, 2009 at 4:31 AM
i think they’re great! love your sandals as well. x
March 30th, 2009 at 4:45 AM
you may be a novice, but your pants look amazing! what a great job.
March 30th, 2009 at 6:20 AM
they look freaking fierce and fabulous. excellent work, for sure. and i’m loving exposed zipper details right now
March 30th, 2009 at 7:09 AM
I have only good things to say about your sewing project. I especially love the exposed side zip. And what a knockout inspiration pair! I love your shoes too.
March 30th, 2009 at 8:01 AM
i love your pics!!
March 30th, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Congrat, excellent and fantastic work, I love your pants they looks amazing, lovely, lovely, lovely, congrat again on your second project !!!!! And the detail are uauuuuu … chic very chic, kisses
March 30th, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Awesome photos on your blog, they’r eall taken so well!
Your pants are wicked!
March 30th, 2009 at 10:03 AM
The pants are awesome
I used to spend a lot of time sewing the zipper, they are hard to sew right…, but you did a great job here!
March 30th, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Fantastic pants!
March 30th, 2009 at 1:42 PM
you are such a cool lookin chick. love your poses and the shapes you create with your body.
Check out my label Tit Tees
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March 30th, 2009 at 1:51 PM
your project turned out better than a lot of diy’s i’ve seen. cute campers! thx for the comments.
March 30th, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Your style looks very cool!
Love it!
March 30th, 2009 at 3:26 PM
I love the wrapping on those pants!!
xoxox,
CC
March 30th, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Hi there-a totally fabulous look, a job well done!!
March 30th, 2009 at 5:08 PM
The side lacing and exposed zipper is out of this world fantastic!
March 30th, 2009 at 5:58 PM
you made those?!?….you did such a fab job! I am so excited to see everything that you come up with!
March 30th, 2009 at 6:55 PM
these are some badass pants; i would like a pair
March 30th, 2009 at 8:29 PM
You’re the artist, girl!
March 30th, 2009 at 8:33 PM
those pants are so awesome!!!
samuri style!
March 30th, 2009 at 9:54 PM
You are very talented. Those are cool pants.
BTW, thank you for stopping by my blog
March 30th, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Nice one! Looking forward to seeing more things you make
March 31st, 2009 at 3:55 AM
holy shit these are awesome! cant believe you made them
March 31st, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Wah!!! Those pants are so insanely amazing.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:14 AM
I think it looks killer. If I was wandering through a store and saw those, I would buy them no questions asked.
March 31st, 2009 at 6:47 AM
These are amazing! Wow I wish I had your talent, congrats! xx
March 31st, 2009 at 8:45 AM
just stumbled on your blog and one word: FIERCE! the look, the hair, those pants, your other looks–definitely a must see on the net.:) glad to have encountered it!
would love to exchange links!
hope you could come visit mine as well
much love,
eden
http://chicinthetropics.blogspot.com
March 31st, 2009 at 12:30 PM
We also make ourselves our clothes, it is something different, special, don’t you think so?
Lovely blog.
Following you, you can look at some self-made clothes in our blog
Hasta la vista, Mademoiselle
March 31st, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Those are really great pants. I want some
March 31st, 2009 at 5:12 PM
dude,
i wish i could DIY stuff… but i really cant do anything artistic/domestic, besides theatre which i studied. and the fabric looks really good, may i know what u used?
you MADE those pants?!?!? they are epic! zomg. i think the little harness/bondage feel is cool and my fave part is that oversized zipper! its so NOW!
thanks for dropping by my blog, can we trade links maybe? i like what i see…
cheers!
andrea xoxoxx
Life In Technicolor.
March 31st, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I am so so impressed! Amazing job girl!
Are you a ballet dancer btw? Your pictures are always so graceful, I love it xx
March 31st, 2009 at 8:47 PM
you really can wear anything, i love it.
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March 31st, 2009 at 9:02 PM
you look great in those pants~
love the zipper detail!
and i agree, you look always so graceful in your photos!
MiJi
April 1st, 2009 at 1:17 PM
love the shoes:)
bisous
April 1st, 2009 at 4:58 PM
wow well done! Looks great!
April 1st, 2009 at 9:01 PM
omg, amazing DIY! really great job you did there.. i really like your poses/style and blog mind if i linked you =)? ps;you should try bowling sometime though, it’s really funny and you’re missing out!
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:08 AM
Well done! I adore the pants, and the fact that you crafted them yourself is amazing! Bon travaille!
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 AM
you rock on those pants! btw, i love your poses – so creative!
April 5th, 2009 at 1:27 AM
love this look!
April 7th, 2009 at 1:08 AM
seriously amazing pants! great job! and i went to otis, too.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Can’t believe you made these pants! As I was scrolling through the pictures, all I could think was, “Wow. Those pants are amazing.” I am seriously impressed! Very interested to see the next DIY project!