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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

DIY Belted Poncho & Removable Neck Warmer + Pattern Review


Hi Darlings!

Todays OOTD is a throw it on and run out the door look lol. I was running so late this morning that I  put some jeans on and grabbed my recently made belted poncho. I made it a few weeks ago but have been so busy I hadn't had time to wear it. I also made the neck warmer from the extra fabric I had, it is removable so I don't have to wear it all day, especially when it warms up here in Cali.

It's super simple to make and works great for days when you just need something fabulous to through over some jeans and a t-shirt! I grabbed my red target bag to bring out the red in the plaid and off I went to start my day. I hope you guys have a wonderful day!!

DIY Poncho / Gap Jeans / Steve Madden Booties / Target Bag (similar) HERE

Pattern Description: M6209

Pattern Sizing: I cut the x-small

Fabric: 100% Tartan Plaid Wool HERE

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes 

Were the instructions easy to follow? So easy you don't even need them, lol I could have made this blindfolded...okay maybe to blindfolded but yes it was very easy to make.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I was in need of a great belted poncho and I LOVED the idea of making it in plaid.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. I made the neck warmer separate and used no pattern.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes







26 comments:

  1. DANG, Mimi! My birthday is Tuesday, but we're celebrating next Sunday (the 19th) with brunch. You KNOW you've picked out my whole outfit for me, right?!?!? This poncho, that double peplum in Wine. I already have jean leggings and nude pumps similar to yours!!! Even got a wine colored Coach bag for Christmas from my husband that will go well with the outfit!!! THANKS for helping me look FLY this fall!!!!

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  2. Love the fabric choice. I swear I am stalking your blog daily to see what you come up with next. I love everything!

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  3. Beautiful, Mimi!

    Don't know if you'd be interested in this... I really wanted to make a Holiday skirt for Christmas Sunday. Being a new sewer, I wanted something that my hands created. I had two concepts in mind and they both involved a leather waistband, given my new found love for leather trimmings/accents on clothing. I thought of your Regal Maxi Skirt with leather waistband and sash (would have also been made with a heavier material, like wool, since I spent the Holidays in NY) and I also thought of a Tulle Skirt, which is the one I did attempt, but epically failed. I used a silk (or was it satin...lol) print for the lining, which was sooooo GORG, but I just couldn't bring it all to fruition.

    You probably couldn't be any busier, but would you be interested in DIYing anyone, or both, of the skirts described? A big fat NO is quite alright.

    :-)

    - Dee

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  4. I love this, the plaid makes it 'wow'!

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  5. Love this poncho. I have the pattern and have made view C and am now making it again for a dear friend who loved it, too. yours is awesome and a really good look!

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  6. You are the bomb.com... Yet again you MURDER it.... I love u darlin... I need to get my Mojo back for real you keep them coming sheesh I can't keep up...

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  7. Just love! Great length,fabric,and styling. Also love the bag.

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  8. This is so cute, love the tartan plaid!

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  9. I love it! I made this pattern for my mom a couple of months ago.

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  10. OMG....I really hope you make this as an offering! Lovely.

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  11. This is so utterly amazing. I love the DIY!!
    xo,
    nancy

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  12. mimi .....you have the cutest things that you create. I love that poncho.....you go girl. on my way downtown los angeles to purchase that tartan plaid to make me a cute poncho. oh and happy new year mimi

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  13. Too beautiful. MIMI you are so gifted..

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  14. love hitting your blog up to see what you've created....

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  15. I am new to your site!! I am in awe with all the things I have seen on here. I am very curious as to where I can find info on how to make the neck warmer. Thanks for your help.

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  16. Working on this cape today, and again my friend/mentor thanks for the inspiration. You do a body good!

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  17. Just bought this pattern yesterday after seeing your poncho I can't wait to get mine started.

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  18. Finally! I just got this fabric with the 20% off sale. I've been waiting for a good sale, forever! It's about to be hot outside, but I DON'T CARE! LOL Fabulous as usual!

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.