Poseur #3: Petty in Pink: A Trend Set Novel (24 page)
In the words of Vladimir Fabokov,
“Think like a genius, dress like a rock star,
and speak like a child.”
So what do you dress like, anyway?
You can be a Janie, a Charlotte, a Petra, or a Melissa… or even a crazy combination of all four. (Hm… are you an Ottelissaniepet?)
Whatever you design, turn the page and make their looks your own. New York City fashion label Compai shows you how. It’s easier
than one, two, um… spree!
You’ll need:
1 piece of pink cotton canvas measuring 15.7 in. x 36.2 in.
Pins
Needle and thread
2 heart-shaped buttons
2 black satin ribbons, measuring 1.5 in. x 15.7 in.
1 piece of zebra-printed silk, measuring 6 in. x 15.7 in.
1 black satin ribbon, measuring 0.5 in. x 16 in.
1. Cut canvas into one piece measuring 9.4 in. x 36.2 in., two pieces measuring 4.7 in. x 13.4 in., and two pieces measuring
4.7 in. x 5.5 in. Hem all raw edges.
2. Pin smaller square pieces to rectangular pieces, then top stitch bottom and sides, creating patch pockets. Decorate with
heart-shaped buttons.
3. Fold larger piece in half and pin rectangular pieces to the sides, making sure pocket openings are facing upward. Stitch
sides together.
4. Pin one wide ribbon 2 in. from left side seam and 2 in. downward from top hem. Repeat on opposite side and stitch in place.
5. Repeat on other side with remaining wide ribbon, making sure the straps are even, and stitch in place.
6. Tie zebra-printed silk in a big bow and stitch knot and corners of bow to the center front of bag.
7. Pin and stitch your thin ribbon carefully to the bottom corner of the bag, forming the word “amour” for a French touch.
You’ll need:
2 large identical T-shirts in contrasting colors
Fabric chalk, to mark where to cut
Pins
1 sewing machine (or needle, thread, and patience)
1. Lay both T-shirts flat and mark a line with your chalk straight through the center.
2. Mark a staight line across the chest about 3 in. below armpit, cut through both layers, creating 4 pieces from each T-shirt
(8 in total).
3. Pin opposite top parts together and sew them back together as indicated in the drawing.
4. Pin and stitch both bottom parts of the same color on top of each other.
