DIY Straw Hat into Straw Bag!

 HI!

If you have followed my blog for a while (I mean, this was a whilllleeee ago!) I made these leather handles for an existing straw bag in this post when the handles broke off... but wanted to try remaking a bag again... this time a hat into a bag. Yes, you read that right. 

Have you ever seen this bag by designer Jil Sander? 

The second I saw it, I thought about how I could recreate that out of a hat! (I mean, right?? Totally looks like a hat) I also thought about how absurd it was that it cost $2000 :)

I purchased a cheap hat from Amazon (I'll link below in case you want the same one) or maybe you have one laying around?? A thift store is also a great place to look. This was during lockdown/quaratine & all the thrift stores were closed. A very dark time in my life ;) All jokes aside, I hope everyone is well and happy and able to enjoy their freedom and fresh air!! I was pregnant during this time so you will get to see baby bump in these photos. It was also a v hot day! I can almost feel the heat in these pics :) 

So glad to have this out there and posted! Please let me know if you have any questions or comments! Would love to be of help to anyone wanting to try this out! 

Thank you so much for reading, following and subscribing to my YouTube Channel!! (It would mean so so much to me if you would!!)

https://youtu.be/HGONBIUqIKI

With Love, 

Viktoria 

DIY Ruched Fabric Headband Tutorial (Remake)

 Hello friends!

I recently found a dress at Goodwill that was in the same print as one of my FAVORITE skirt (made by H&M) and I had to buy it. I didn't know what I would do with it. Maybe wear it too?? But then I noticed the cute trend of matching your headband to your skirt and thought that would be so fun to remake my old headband into this beautiful floral! 

Using an old foam headband I never wear, this tutorial turned out sooo easy! Finished it while baby napped, even taking the time to record it AND make a video! Whattttt. :) No post for almost a year, I count this as a win! haha 

Let me know what you think!!! Also, if you're not subscribed to my YouTube Channel, I would be so happy if you would! I am enjoying the other aspect of this blog and being able to share my tutorials in video form (even though I still have a lot to learn!)

You can also watch the video here: 

Hope to make more of these soon! I have about 20 projects that I have actually recorded and hope to find the time to edit and post them!

With Love, 

Viktoria 

BEGINNER SERIES: DIY Hair Scarf or Neck Tie using Scrap Fabric

Hello hello!

I thought it would be fun to do a super simple DIY that could be classified as "Beginner Series": getting you into the joy of sewing and creating!!

I found a scrap of this yellow fabric in my refashion box (from this floral wrap skirt I made a long time ago!!) and the print brightened my day! The power of yellow! I thought it would be so pretty as a hair scarf or neck scarf so I quickly turned it unto just that. This literally took like 15 min to make! That includes taking the video as well ;)

If you are nervous to start sewing or just need a quick DIY to make you feel accomplished today, this is for you.

Click here for the YOUTUBE link!!!

Please please 'Like & Subscribe' there on my YouTube channel if you are enjoying my videos!! It takes a while to make a video (as anyone that edits, knows..) and would love your support there!!! I want to continue to provide videos as an easier way to explaining tutorials and DIYs.

Anyways, on to the pictures of 4 different ways to style a hair scarf / neck scarf if you made one or already have one!

1. BOHO CHIC - Pin back from of your hair from the lesser parted side;
wrap scarf around your head and tie behind your head, on top of your hair (not on the underside)
(I love this look with a swimsuit!!)

2. The simple pony. I wrapped the scarf around the pony before tying it, for a more secure fit.

3. Simple pony + HAT! This makes such an impact!! Bad hair day NEVER with this technique! :)

4. The neck scarf : I wrapped it around my neck first than tied it in the front but depeneding on the length of your scarf, you can just tie right away! Floral looks great with a stripe!

Thank you so much for reading and following along!! Please comment if you have any questions or if you tried this! Would love to see how you styled your scarf: tag me on IG @byviktoria!

With Love,

Viktoria 

DIY Thrifted Eyelet Skirt into Flowy White Dress Tutorial

Hello all! and hello to sunshine, flowers and all your spring dresses!!

I had this thrifted eyelet skirt in my remake pile for a long time before knowing what to do with it. Originally I wanted to just take it in, and have it lay on my natural waist instead of my hips for a more feminine look. I liked that it was long enough (midi length as a skirt) and had the perfect eyelet fabric that is timeless for spring and summer.

I don't remember how this came about but I was craving a new white dress ...

(Can you really ever have enough??) 

and also around the same time, I found some ruffle eyelet trim at Hobby Lobby that I considered making into a flutter sleeve top. It all clicked!.... The skirt was a size 8 and could **almost fit around my chest. It just needed some taking out at the seams, and resewing and therefore expanding it as much as it allowed (lucky for me, the space opposite of zipper had a lot more fabric to work with then usual and I didn't even have to touch the zipper!)

I was able to take it out enough for it to fit around my chest (and zip haha) and added the trim as "sleeves". Such a simple DIY!

You could do this with other prints/ skirts as long as you find trim that will match and look like it's from the same skirt. OR, if you have a very long skirt, you could cut off the bottom and make mini ruffle sleeves from those scraps so that the "sleeves" match perfectly.

Another option: ribbon! Simple and cute way to add a strap that you could even add a tie effect for more of a summer type of dress.

I am excited about all the possibilities!! 

I hope you like this video and please like, share, and comment! If you have any questions, I would love to help in any way that I can!!

Couldn't resist getting some photos with my little girl too :) 

Go thrifting- find that way to big on you but oh so pretty skirt that you can recreate into the perfect flowy spring/summer dress :)

This probably goes without saying, but how easy it would be to do this for your little girl?? Find a skirt in the woman's section ($3.50 in our goodwill) and remake into a dress for your little girl! 💋 

Hope you are inspired!! 💓💓💓

With Love,

Viktoria 

J.Crew SALE!

Hello!

Wanted to share about an awesome sale I'm super excited about every time it comes around: The JCREW additional 50% off sale!

That means, the items that are on sale, have an extra 50% off that price. You can find GREAT quality shoes, sweaters, summer dresses and swimwear at amazing prices.

For example: the adorable gingham dress, which I am still loving, and will always be reaching for come spring time.

I've linked some of my faves!!!

Happy Shopping :)

Flower Shop 30th Birthday Party

Hello!

I haven't blogged in a while and it's been even longer since I've shared about our recently parties!
If you follow this blog (Or my instagram) or know me personally, then you may know my sisters and I love to throw and decorate for parties. A thirtieth birthday party for our last baby sister is almost expected after the one we threw for my older sis - haha actually for her 31st (HERE!) and then the one they surprise threw for me on my 29th! (HERE!!)

We also like to do things on a budget but make it look like we went all out. Flowers are EVERYTHING. If you spend a little extra on real flowers, the party will look amazing. Also, the more simple and chic you make it, the less "stuff" you need to fill the space. Maybe that is just our style but more is less on our tables..

We had a sweet girl, Esther Kirilyuk, of Esther Kirilyuk Photography (if you are local, check her page out!) photographed the party for us (so we wouldn't go crazy and miss out on anything) but I also enjoyed snapping a few pics.

We wanted to have a flower shop feel for the theme, and the flowers were decoration but also used as favors for the guests to take home- they each got to arrange their own bouquets to take home. I loved seeing how the guests picked color palettes and every single one looked stunning. I was so happy with the result!

Another very memorable detail to add to any party: have the guests be involved in making their own favor to take home! At my sister's 31st, we had a simple macrame lesson and made hanging mini macrame plant holders! At my surprise party, my sisters set up the most creative tea making station, complete with dried flowers, herbs, green teas, etc. I still think about the tea I made sometimes because it was so amazing haha!

July is an awesome time to have a flower shop party because where we live, that is where the most flowers are in a full bloom! I was able to get amazing dahlias from a local seller and cut my own sunflowers from a local field.  Even though summer is coming to an end... (I am having end-of-summer blues & in denial) this party is totally adjustable and can work for a lot of different seasons! Can you imagine the beautiful fall colors you can incorporate for a fall themed florist shop??! Trader Joes will always have your back, in the end, for all the extra fillers and pretty spay roses and hydrangeas year round!

Enough talking: Enjoy the beautiful pictures! 30 exactly! :)

Happiest birthday to our baby sis!!!

Thank you for reading and follow me for more DIY's, refashions, parties and ideas!!

With Love,

Viktoria