Enjoy these tutorials to learn how to sew clothing that will fit your body and your budget.
There are a lot of free dress patterns floating around the Internet (we even have a few, ourselves!), but nothing quite beats the satisfaction of being able to make your own dress completely from scratch, without needing to hunt down the exact pattern you need. Well hold on to your hats, because Elena from Randomly […]
Circle skirts are probably the easiest item of clothing to sew yourself—it’s as simple as one, two, three. However, if you’re just learning how to sew, it can be hard to figure out those steps on your own! This DIY Circle Skirt Tutorial from Miss Make is the perfect way to teach yourself how to […]
High-low skirts are all the rage for the spring and summer—it’s a great way to get the flirty look of a short skirt while still preserving your modesty! This swingy, spring-y look is super easy to achieve with a little DIY action. If you know how to make a circle skirt, you’re already halfway to […]
It’s usually hard to successfully incorporate usable pockets into a women’s shirt, but this Paulie Pocket Top from Lladybird manages to do the trick! Fashion meets functionality in this comfy and colorful top. A sewn shirt like this would be perfect for running a quick errand—no need to take a purse, just throw your essentials […]
Learning how to sew retro-inspired clothing has become an indisputably trendy practice. The classic cuts, colors, and patterns define our conception of the lifestyle of any given era. Whether it’s the 1920s, 1940s, or 1950s, each decade’s style has now joined the ranks of what we call “vintage.” Today we’re pulling together classic dresses that […]
Carolyn Wainscott back again with a sweatshirt makeover into a classy cardigan. My fave old throw-over cardigan that I work in around the house and have even run errands in (in fact, I have it on as I write this piece!) was created by simply whacking off the sleeves to the length I wanted and […]
I definitely could define my style as being a bit on the feminine side. Frills, lace, florals—you name it—I‘ve probably worn it at some point this week. So I’m always bummed out each year when winter rolls around and suddenly it’s too cold to wear anything except the chunkiest sweater you can find and a […]
There’s no denying that, while we may hate icy weather, we love cuddling up indoors. There’s something so comforting about snuggling up in front of the fire under a warm blanket. If you have to brave bad winter weather, why not do it in style and make a cozy sewing project that looks fashionable and […]
Each time I go to the mall or visit the city, walking by Anthropologie is simultaneously painful and delightful. The clothes and accessories are so cute—SO CUTE!!!—but the prices are, quite frankly, outrageous. I know I am not alone in feeling this way, which is why it feels extra exciting to get to present this […]
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, […]
