Learn how to sew a dress that is absolutely perfect for you.
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 […]
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 […]
As the weather gets colder, it’s no big surprise that people tend to prefer jeans, leggings, and comfy yoga pants over skirts and dresses. Tights can be a pain to deal with and your favorite summer dress doesn’t always look as stunning when paired with a sweater and boots. If you love dresses but hate […]
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, […]
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 […]
From a young age, we fall in love with the magic, romance, and adventure of fairy tales. From dastardly villains to beautiful princesses, the characters of fairy tales bewitch us and transport us to another world with their fantastical stories. The enchantment of fairy tales doesn’t have to end when we grow up, though. Try […]
When we’re collecting pieces for our wardrobe, it can be hard to find a balance between wearing feminine clothing, looking professional, and dressing age-appropriately. However, feminine pieces do not have to be all outdated vintage lace dresses or bright pink little girl skirts. You can use easy sewing projects to add a feminine touch to […]
When you’re on the hunt for a professionally designed look, the last thing you want to do is leave your clothing pattern to chance. Free-handing your sewing projects, though liberating at times, can lead to some pretty devastating (and hilarious!) threadwork fails. Take the guesswork out of sewing projects with these 24 Perfect Printable Sewing […]
I’m quite sure you know this feeling: once upon a time, you owned a gorgeous, store-bought garment that actually fit 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 […]
It’s that time of year! We’re right smack in the middle of prom season, which means lots of colorful dresses, tuxedos, and other evening wear looks. Because prom dresses can be incredibly expensive, why not create one using your own creativity, personal style, and sewing skills? These free prom dress sewing patterns and tutorials are […]
