Saturday, May 1, 2010

DIY Knee length Stockings

I have always loved the knee length socks trend but they  can never really be worn here ,since the weather  in Bangalore never gets very hot neither does it get very cold . So what to do when you want to embrace a style with out getting baked?
Here's what i did , Cut a pair of stockings just above the knee and embroidered tiny dots on them  , Then stitched the elastic to hold them in place , to cover the thick ugly elastic, bought some expandable lace and sewed  it on top . Had to be extremely careful while sewing it since i did not want the stockings to shred.
Posted by Vintage Obsession at 8:39 PM
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53 comments:

  1. DuskMay 1, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    You are brilliant. BRILLIANT!!
    ...and this has reminded me to look for something for you...to put with the next batch ;)

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  2. Nicole JareczMay 1, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    the polka dots on the tights are great!

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  3. UnknownMay 1, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Sounds like some work but you did great, looks very cute!

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  4. Vintage ObsessionMay 1, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Thanks you guys :-)

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  5. AtulMay 1, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    ... so Mayday starts with trimmed stockings!... i wonder what it will be in June!...

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  6. Simple SallyMay 1, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Dude, you are, like, the QUEEN of DIY!!! :) This is brilliant!!!! :) You should make your own line of these knee-highs and sell! Seriously!

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  7. R&ЯMay 1, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    very cute! =]

    http://rachelnextdoor.blogspot.com

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  8. Vintage ObsessionMay 1, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Sell is it ? kind of a long term plan :)

    thanks :)

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  9. M.May 1, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    More than these thigh-highs i like the skirt...or is it a dress? And I think the stockings look a bit tacky-the elastic part.Hmm.

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  10. SonshuMay 1, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Cute! :)

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  11. Vintage ObsessionMay 1, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Do they ? maybe with the next pair will do something better :) Its a skirt:)

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  12. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Such a cute idea :)

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  13. anamikaMay 2, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Really creative

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  14. CinderellaMay 2, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    Okay I have this pair of black somewhat of a fishnet stockings, though the pattern isnt really fishnet,some other intricate floral patterns. I got that when I got a dress and chanced upon and didnt give much of a thought as to where and with what to team it with. And now again they're sleepin in my closet. Any ideas?

    And hey, I love the tiny dots on your stockings...very chic!

    And yes, I have been for a quite a while now a Blore resident.:)

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  15. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 2, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    inventive!

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  16. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    this is such a sweet diy, love it, I must try this! and btw, you are gorgeous!! thanks for stopping by & your sweet comment, hope to see you again soon :)

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

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  17. Tamanna A. ShaikhMay 2, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    Oho miss DIY Queen strikes again!! Lovely job there!! Girl, I might just kidnap you to be my designer! :)

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  18. LeahMay 2, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I love this DIY socks... very ingenious. Good work girl! xoxo

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  19. HelgaMay 2, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Clever girl!!!Very pretty!

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  20. Jennifer FabulousMay 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Your stockings are SO CUTE! You did a great job. :)

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  21. TanviMay 2, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    You are a DIY GOD! :)

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  22. LigeiaMay 2, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    you are the queen of DIY!!
    you should do tutorials sometime :)

    xoxo

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  23. priyankaMay 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Hey i have been a silen follower from quiet sometime..!!! these look awesome but can you tell me some other way to hide the elastic rather than the lace..??? can we get a tutorial on this one..??

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  24. Vintage ObsessionMay 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Hey priyanka :) drop me an email will send you the tutorial :)and another way instead of the lace :)

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  25. Vintage ObsessionMay 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks guys :)

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  26. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    The top of it can be worked better but sewing onto stockings can be a bitch, I suppose!

    I love the rhinestones tho :)

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  27. bollywoodstylediariesMay 3, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    wow!! sewing the sequins on to stocking is one tough job.I love the lace on the top but can see the black elastic:-)still very impressed with ur workmanship!!

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  28. Style, She WroteMay 3, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    That's totally awesome! Love your DIY! Great work!

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  29. sulagna May 3, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    shruthi where do u get these ideas girl..i mean wow!!!

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  30. Vintage ObsessionMay 3, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    @sulagna : result of way too much time in hand :-)

    Thanks you guys :) will try to work on the finishing and put a new one with an outfit for sure:-)

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  31. Sharmada NagarajanMay 3, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    it looks great..especially the lace...really nice....!! i luv it!!

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  32. calgalMay 3, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    great work. would like to see the rest of the outfit...follower request..

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  33. Vintage ObsessionMay 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    coming up next sak :-)

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  34. KarishmaMay 3, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I likeys very much :)
    Save it up for some party you have to go for :)

    http://purple-peeptoes.blogspot.com/

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  35. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    really cute tights :)
    totally love it

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  36. RomanyMay 3, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Loving the pattern on these tights. Very cute, and chic at the same time.
    Thanks so much for your sweet comments! There's an award waiting for you at my blog. :)
    Romany
    xx

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  37. melMay 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    so amazing! so creative and looks fab
    have a lovely week
    xx

    peterbellandtinkerpan.blogspot.com

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  38. Lakshmi -CelebrationsMay 3, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    style is so unique..lovely

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  39. CutePriyaMay 3, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    wow...what an idea gurl...they look so nice...I loved the embroidery

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  40. Vintage ObsessionMay 3, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you:)

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  41. WeShopMay 3, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Great idea. Love your shoes. Really enjoy reading about your life. xx

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  42. Gorgeous GlamMay 4, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    Great idea my dear! And you are never to old to say my best friend! xoxo

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  43. Sarah WhitneyMay 4, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    What a cool DIY, love the green color you chose!

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  44. SuruchiMay 4, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    How cool are those!
    A little bling where one could never imagine finding it:-)
    You are super duper Smrithi when it comes to DIY...unlike anyone I've ever known...

    There's a brilliant mind out there...keep it churning to bring out such fab outcomes...
    We are following n applauding all the way:-)

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  45. Pratishtha DurgaMay 4, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Nice job. Really well done. Hope you are having a great week.

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  46. aaaaMay 4, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Oh!! nice!!! cute! I'll follow you!!!!!;) take a look at mine!!!
    http://lauramito.typepad.com/blog/

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  47. SabinePsynopsisMay 4, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    So pretty! You've done well; great idea.

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  48. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    yes beautiful socks i am sure it looks good

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  49. StyleabaadMay 5, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Looks very very cute! How crafty!

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  50. Johanna UrbanMay 5, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    very cute!


    xx
    Johanna
    ART, http://johannaurban.blogspot.com/

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  51. Johanna UrbanMay 5, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Thank you :)

    Your blog is full of beautiful picture and lovley clothes, I will definitely come back ;)

    xx
    Johanna

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  52. MadsaboutUMay 6, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Very cute stockings! I like!:)

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  53. pooja elangbamJune 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    its so innovative and so pretty with red shoes!!!!m loving it!

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