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I remember when I first got my American Girl Doll. I was probably about seven or eight years old and my grandparents had given them to us for Christmas. I had received Kit, my younger sister got Samantha, and my older sister had gotten a personalized one. My younger sister and I absolutely loved those […]
If there is one accessory that you can never have enough of, it is the scarf. Adding a scarf to an outfit instantly takes you from simple to sophisticated. Scarves are practical for keeping you warm in the winter, but also add a trendy touch to a fall, spring, or summer outfit. Buying new scarves […]
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 […]
Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a princess. The swishy dresses, the pretty jewelry, the beautiful palaces–it’s the ultimate fantasy. I can still remember stomping around the house in the too-big-for-me heels I pilfered from my mom and trying on all of her dresses. Of course, they didn’t fit me; but when […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve already brought you a post about different types of skirts, so for today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, we’ll be discussing some of the most common types of necklines in women’s clothing and how to tell them apart! Once you’ve found the one that you think will be most flattering to your figure, you can […]
When you’ve gone out and spent your hard earned money on a new outfit, you shouldn’t have to pay someone to make clothing alterations to get that perfect fit — you can easily do it yourself! With a few basic tips and tricks, a few sewing essentials, you can learn how to alter clothes so that […]
