Gyaru DIY - Pink Floral Setup!

 I know I just did the intro post but I do want to ramble about what I did today, which was complete one of my many DIY projects! I want to talk about it from idea to fruition!

For some general info, I am an absolute fan of setups. If it's a matching top and skirt, then that's one less thing I worry about when coordinating an outfit. If I see a decent listing during my online shopping that is only half a setup, I'm less likely to want to purchase it.

At some point late in November, I was doing my annual time to look through all my clothes and see what I don't need, and I had noticed this floral tank in my drawer. I originally picked this up at the thrift store earlier this year for less than 10 dollars.

I had worn it a few times on its own, but I had the thought of, "Hm, this could be turned into a skirt, huh?" And with that, I went to eBay to find another version of this top. I ended up paying 21 dollars in total for the new top including shipping, and it came with no flaws! I did end up buying a larger size as I planned on making it have an elastic waist band. For sizing info, my top is a size 6, while my skirt was made out of a top that was a size 12. 

This top was a bit confusing to deconstruct at first. There's a zipper on the side I had to remove with my seam ripper, which I had to seam rip both layers of the garment off the zipper. After that, I had to carefully (but not really) cut off the portion of the tank I was going to use for the skirt for both the inner and outer layer. I basically tried cutting an inch above the bust line that existed on both layers.

After that, I had to resew one side of both layers (that were no longer connected via zipper). Then I went ahead and sewed both layers together at the top. The elastic band was basically some stretchy fabric I had as scrap from a leftover seam rip project. I'll be honest, when I put the elastic band on, the top ruffle got stuck in there, but the upper tank covers the issue so I really don't care to fix it LOL! 

Aaaaaand with that, the setup was all done! I didn't touch the top tanktop at all lol.

I think for a DIY project from someone who isn't the best at a sewing machine, this came out really cute! I do definitely need to wear shorts underneath for this one, but I do for even my ma*rs setups. This one is just a smiiidge transparent if you look close enough.

I think the matching setup is just supreme. Two pieces made to go with each other... it's beautiful. I think if you have access to a sewing machine, DIY is so fun. I've been seeing lots of other gals with their DIYs which is sooo cool! 

I have two more DIY projects I hope to either work on in 2025 or earlier, but I'm also competing with the fact I should be working on a cosplay right now lol... Anyways, enjoy your Sunday! :D