NYFW DIY #1: Vena Cava Safety Pin DIY

So. I like to make things. Especially copies of things I can't afford. Because I am a broke college student with handy dandy crafting skills, so why not? My covetousness outranks my ability to save money. Instant gratification (or in this case, gratification after two days and a handful, literally, of blisters). Without further ado, my version of Vena Cava's Spring '10 safety-pin camisole.






Over 400 safety-pins and millions of jump-rings later, it is finished. And it is glorious.

It's very fragile, and when I take it off I usually end up having to fix a jump-ring or two, but it's so worth the hassle. It just feels so nice. A bit like chain mail, that liquid metal feeling. It's quite heavy, but not uncomfortable. I might lengthen the straps a bit as I feel it rides a bit high on the bust, but otherwise I am really really happy with it.





I tried it on over a few dresses and a more casual t-shirt & jeans look. Loving the versatility of it and can't wait to try it on with different outfits. I already have a few ideas for winter layering.

As I said in a previous post, it's not an exact copy because the jumbo safety pins are hard to find and pretty expensive. So I opted for the 2 inch and I love the way it turned out. A bit more like chain mail, slinkier. I have all sorts of ideas for safety pin jewelry now. And maybe this with the leftovers?:


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