A few years ago, I remember attempting to submit a DIY project to this magazine. Can’t even remember which magazine it was, but it never got accepted. Along with passing due to my bad photography skills, I’m sure they also got loads of submissions. But I thought it didn’t hurt trying anyway. I try to remind myself what’s the worst that could happen? You shouldn’t hold yourself back just because you think you won’t get what you’re after. So I did what I could and submitted anyway.
Well, every so often I come across the folder on my computer with the pictures I took and I figured I’d share a throwback. Besides, it’s jean jacket weather and I’ve been wearing my jean jacket for a couple of weeks now, so this was a DIY that was worth it.
I remember buying this jacket with the intention of sewing something on the back. Just like usual, I gathered a bunch of material and winged it. I let the fabric guide me. 😜
So I just started sewing different mint colored scraps together, and then a red floral sun. I also try to finish things off by taking it one step further, and that lace strip was the finishing piece.
I took pictures of my submission to show my process but I needed a picture to show my end result. I was in college at the time and a few of my friends had nice DSLR cameras so I asked a favor from one friend to help photograph me. Took a bunch of shots but this one is my favorite.
Looking back on it now, the pictures could obviously have been so much better to submit, but eh, no need to dwell. I got a good project out of it.
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