Confession: there are few things that get me more excited than free ’60s sewing patterns. I know this is an odd confession to make. After all, there are many other free sewing patterns out there, from haute couture to Roaring Twenties glitz, but ’60s fashion has a special place in my heart. Am I a […]
Throughout my life, I’ve been designer-addicted. Cute, girlish, and ultra-useful, two designers in particular–Kate Spade and Vera Bradley–have dominated my purse, bag, and travel accessory collection. Knock-off patterns from AllFreeSewing have helped me fuel this obsession on budget-friendly paths, and I can’t imagine my life without Kate Spade and Vera Bradley lending me their iconic […]
Do you have a stash of old T-shirts taking up valuable space in your closet? These 20 T-shirt upcycle ideas will clear your closet with fun crafts and refashion projects. From T-shirt quilts to upcycled bags and totes, you are sure to find an idea that will turn your old tee into a practical project. […]
I’m pretty young, but even I can tell that the prices of school supplies keep dramatically inflating. The things that actually last, you will pay an arm and a leg for, while the 50¢ items barely last a semester. They do their job, but I don’t like to go through multiple notebooks in a school […]
I. Love. Pinterest. It is where I get the best ideas for literally all aspects of my life. My current obsession is decorating my dream house with unlimited amount of money and a ton of different themes. In reality, I’m a college student still living at home—hey, a girl can dream, can’t she? Since you […]
The thing that I love about summer the most are the cute, light dresses that come out in stores. Unfortunately, I’m the type of shopper who shops at a handful of stores, and none of them are cheap. It’s not that I choose to have expensive taste—it’s just in my nature. On the flip side, […]
Fall fashion is wonderful for combining your favorite elements from summer and winter styles. You can easily throw together your favorite skirt with a leather jacket for the chilly weather before the cold weather truly sets in. For tips on creating a stylish fall wardrobe this season, we have put together a fall fashion preview […]
When did schools discard sewing basics? I wish schools wouldn’t disregard creative courses and life skill classes so much. When I was in high school (was it that long ago already that I’m using that phrase?), the administration constantly emphasized math and sciences—which is great; we need people to be genetic engineers, doctors, and mathematicians. […]
Do you know what the worst part about losing weight is? Yes, there is a bad part. It’s not all burpees and bikinis you know. Besides having my gallbladder out a week before Christmas, the worst part is having to buy completely new clothes. I don’t like to spend money on brand new clothes, especially […]
There’s perhaps no color as calming as light, sky blue, making it the absolute perfect color to wear and surround yourself with when you’re stressed and need a little serenity in your life. Thankfully, this hue has been everywhere since PANTONE®’s 2016 Fashion Color Report naming Serenity Blue as one of their two colors of […]
