#13: raphaella makes a turban

yay!! turbans are fashionable!

i've been a massive fan of the headwrap for ages (friends of mine will know the nigerian fabric headscarf has been an ella-staple for a while now...excellent festival hair solution), and now that the turban is back in style i thought i'd share how easy they are to make with you!

i've made TWO VARIETIES - a simpler, head-wrap style turban, and a more complex gathered turban (the kind which are very popular in-store at the moment) - but both look equally great!

first, my preferred version - the simple head-wrap turban!
(perfect for when you're in a rush or on the move, all it requires is one piece of fabric and an optional pin!)

next, the (slightly) more complex gathered turban!
(don't be put off by the title - it's really easy to make and once done never requires tieing again!)

this is me in my nigerian head-wrap turban!
(looking a bit pretentious probably, i know - it's just such a great thing to wear when you're feeling a bit lazy and just want to throw on some sunnies and leggings and get some greasy food...ahh, perfect!)

happy making!

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#2: raphaella makes a batwing shirt

the batwing shirt

one of the comfiest pieces of clothing ever invented, the batwing shirt is perfect for every type of weather and every occasion!
it may seem eighties to some, but once you've got one of these bad boys in your wardrobe you'll hate wearing anything else...
AND THEY'RE SO EASY TO MAKE!

let me show you how

examples!

my first attempt:

i've worn this shirt so much that it's falling apart!
i found these great art-deco sunburst buttons in transparent smoky plastic to give a little bit of shine to this lumberjack fabric.
i LOVE big buttons, but you can use whatever you like!

my tigar style jacket:

this was originally part of a halloween costume (guess what i was...), but is now a staple of my wardrobe.
this pattern works really well not only as a shirt, but as a loose jacket to throw on in spring and summer evenings. it would work really well in denim, or even old squishy leather!

the nineties kid's tv presenter look:

possibly my favourite, this shows the versatility you can have with this shirt!
i chose alternate colours in the same pattern to liven it up, and shortened its length to make it a little bit more sumemry.
PLUS IT LOOKS LIKE ITS FROM THE NINETIES!
amazing

hope you enjoy your new shirt!!

do let me know if you have any questions, or if you're feeling a little bit lazy and would like one made for you.
i'm sure we can come to some arrangement

love and pizza

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