It's a Branch family tradition (an unspoken one but a certain one all the same) to create our own Easter ensembles. My husband and I, since the time we got hitched, have painted on, sewed and styled ourselves and our boys since 2007 and the tradition continues this year! I want to share some pics to show you all what we came up with:
For Mom: Pleated skirt with elastic waistband. I had a pattern that I wanted to use but I ran out of time so i decided to make this quick and easy skirt. I just took 2 yard of fabric, cut it in half, sewed to two halfs together and pleated it all the way across. Then I cut and hemmed the bottom to desired length, sewed the ends together and made a waistband from 1 1/2 inch elastic and the leftover fabric from the hem..... And Voila!! Quick and Easy pleated skirt!
For the Branch boys:
Now this was a bit more complicated. I wanted to make the boys hooded vest but could not for the life of me find a hoodie pattern for a child. I don't know how to convert a pattern or anything yet so I did the next best thing.... Created a pattern using an tracing paper and an existing hoodie they already had!!
I also made bow ties from leftover fabric I used to line the hoods. And to anyone who knows our sons DeJahe (7) and Jeriah (6) no outfit would be complete to the Branch Boys without their favorite accessory... The imfamous bow tie!!!! Since they were around 2 years old hats and bow ties have been thier signature look. Sometimes when I want to forgo them they plead and insist, and this Easter was no excepion!
Last but no least,
For Daddy:
My husband is a true artist when it comes to his creations. He is so out of the box and abstract. This year he didn't have a clear idea of what he wanted to wear as he has been working a lot and doesn't have the time you used to. He opted for a laid back look with a thrifted short sleeved button down and dockers blue pants. He made a custom pocket square with leftover fabric from the boys and my outfits and a "Scrappy" scarf he calls "Drapes" (He's silly) out of leftover fabric and a unused bedsheet we had laying around the house!!! I told you all he was abstract! Lol.
So we hope that everyone had a wonderful (and fashionable) Easter Sunday as we celebrated the sacrifice that Jesus made for us!! Next fashion DIY, I will make a tutorial. So if there is anything you have seen me create that you want to see a tutorial for please leave it in the comments and I will make it happen :)
