I was inspired to make this belt from yesterday’s Etsy email that had a similar belt. I didn’t take a before picture of the vest that I took apart, but S had purchased it from Value Village and it didn’t fit well and he was going to donate it back, so that would be it’s origin, a men’s vest.
- t-shirt – Broken Social Scene
- Short Dress Pants – from Sarah
- Hat – American Outfitters
- Glasses – Clearly Contacts (this online store is amazing! Canada only – now you know how it feels)
Last night I started cutting the vest up while watching episodes of season 1 of 30 Rock, pinned it together in preparation for sewing, and it took about half an hour to an hour to sew it all this morning, including sizing, fitting and refitting.
I think this belt will look good with dress shirts for work because I feel that it is still professional looking. I picked up some boning today for a belt project I’m going to tackle this week during my week off before starting my new new job.
You must understand that I’m having more success with my photographer these days. I have convinced him that taking these pictures is good practice for polishing up his skills with the settings on his SLR. So really, I’m doing it mostly for his own good and so that he becomes an expert photographer.
Close up of the front of the vest belt.
Close up of the back of the vest belt.
Talking to Sarah on Skype, my this morning and her tonight.
I need to remember to fire up Skype more often — I always forget to, and then wonder why I haven’t talked to people in eons
I’m doubly-jealous: of your awesome vest/belt making skills and your skyping. That’s it, world, I’m getting internet this week!
The vest is fabulous. You know, I have an old men’s vest. Any suggestions on how to refigure it? A tutorial, perhaps?
This was my prototype vest. I might make another in a bit. I didn’t take any pictures so it isn’t simple to demonstrate, but it may happen later.
Hurray! More gabbing ability!
This looks great on you because of your figure. On me, no. Great idea, though!
Ha, you and me both! I’m pretty sure this would look wonky on me.
what? if i had known my skype appearance would be made public i would have at least tried to tame the hair… but i love the belt vest!
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Awesome take on my belt! You could add some stabilizer to it to make it a bit more sturdy and solidify the shape! Well done
Feel free to contact me via my etsy shop for any pointers on designing another belt!
Best,
Molly
(Godswear)