Sunday, September 11, 2011

Dakini's Latest Designs

Hi All,
I haven't posted much for a while because I have been so busy opening my retail store and exploring new ways to use and recycle silk scarves. I find a lot of beautiful scarves but some of them just don't really sell on their own. I decided to take them and up-cycle them into dresses, tops and other clothing! I will also show you how you can turn your own scarves into more functional pieces. It can be very simple and easy to do!

For now here are some photos of some of my latest creations. If you want to learn to make these yourself then follow my blog! I will be posting how-to's soon.
Skemo Scarf Dress Front

Mod Vintage Scarf Dress Back

Mod Vintage Scarf dress front

Tropical scarf Dress Front

Tropical scarf Dress Back

Souvenir Scarf Dress front

Mod Circles Scarf Mini Dress

Two Pieces: Scarf Dress on Left and Scarf Flutter Top on Right

Friday, September 9, 2011

Almost Ready for the EcloTHES Fashion Show!

Hello All,
I want to invite everyone to attend the 2011 EcloTHEs Gala and Fashion Show featuring sustainable fashion designers from all across Canada. I'll be there with my latest "ScarfWear" ; handmade clothing I make from vintage scarves and other recycled fabrics.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Dakini Dollars!

Hi All,
Print off this coupon for $5.00 off anything in the store worth at least $10.00!
See you there,
Katherine

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Dakini Silks is Moving!

Hello Everyone,
I just want to let everyone know that I'm moving my store from Brunswick Street to 1542 Queen Street; right upstairs from Sweet Pea Boutique. I'll be open for business on Saturday, July 2nd at 11 am - 6pm. I'll be having an opening sale for the first half of July - buy one get one half price!

Hope to see you there!!
Katherine

Monday, April 25, 2011

Make an Appointment!

Hi All,
I just added this neat widget to my blog where you can schedule an appointment to view and try on my clothing and scarves. You are welcome to come by my shop on Brusnwick Street (Inside Spree) for a free viewing and cup of tea anytime during the day and even in the evenings. Just fill out the form in the sidebar.

This way you can see and try out my latest creations before they even reach the rest of the world!

Hope to see you soon!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

How to Turn a Silk Scarf into a Halter Top Blouse

Hi Everyone,
I would like to share one of my most recent discoveries. I was wondering how I could use these scarves that are so beautiful in other ways to show off their wonderful prints and colors. I hear from many people that they collect silk scarves but don't wear them very much and they just sit in the drawer. Well, I have some suggestions!

First of all, it's quite easy to turn a silk scarf into a very cute halter top. You just need a ribbon, a scarf clip or brooch and a large square silk scarf. Take the scarf and fold it in half so that you end up with a triangle. Then you take the middle pointy piece and pull that through the scarf clip. If you are using a brooch then fold over that corner leaving a space for the ribbon to thread through.

Then take the ribbon and pull it through the hole you made with the brooch. If you are using the clip, simply fold the clip over the ribbon. Tie ribbon around your neck and then tie the other two ends of the scarf behind your back. Viola!

Silk Scarf Clip

Pull Ends of Scarf through the ring on the clip.
Clip being used as a necklace - just clip it on a ribbon or chain.

Tie other ends in the back.
Front View - all tied up!