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 was created by simply whacking off the sleeves to the length I wanted and cutting open down the center front. I favor 3/4 length […]
Everybody sleeps, but not everybody sleeps the same. Whether you’re a back sleeper or stomach sleeper, snorer or non-snorer, dreamer or non-dreamer, most people agree on one thing when it comes to sleep: Comfort matters. How to Sew Pajama Pants: 21 Pajama Pants Patterns Personally, I can’t fall asleep unless I’m nice and comfy. That […]
Vintage is always in and with every fashion era comes certain trends that become popular with the masses. The 1920s is famous for its raised hemlines, extravagant beading, and fun accessories like feathered headbands. With WWII came more military-inspired tailoring, boxy shapes, and Hollywood glamour. But my favorite fashion era by far is the 1950s, […]
I’m quite sure you know this feeling: once upon a time, you owned a gorgeous, store-bought garment that actually fitted perfectly. This is wonderful. What’s not so wonderful about it, is that after wearing it all the time, it reaches this point where you really cannot wear it any longer! What to do? It isn’t […]
What can you do with just one yard of fabric? A lot, as it turns out! This 1-Yard No-Sew Midi Skirt from Melissa Esplin doesn’t even require any sewing to put together. If you have a fabric that you love but don’t want to commit to using it for a sewing project, you can still […]
It’s Day 3 of #SpringIntoSewing week! Yesterday the temperatures were hovering near 60 here in Chicagoland and let me tell you, that felt good after a week of it being in the 30s and 40s. Lately every time we get a warm-weather day, it gets me daydreaming about my spring wardrobe (and how I haven’t […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive – if you splash out (get it?) for a […]
One of the easiest ways to give an old shirt a new look is by giving it a fun, fresh new collar. But if you’re never made a collar before, where do you start? Zoe from So Zo, What Do You Know? shows us how to draft a collar in this easy sewing tutorial. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
