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Tutorial: Maxi Skirt
Maxi skirts are always a spring and summer staple. This tutorial takes a few yards of jersey knit fabric and turns it into a stylish and versatile piece in under an hour. What you need jersey knit stretch fabric – 2-3 yards machine matching thread pins scissors measuring tape First – check to see if your fabric is sheer or not. I’m using this white knit that I got on sale 90% off!!!! I paid 2$ a yard, so this skirt cost me about 4…
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Tutorial: Bow Tie Jersey Shirt
Have a couple of long T-shirts that you love? Or maybe a meter of jersey knit laying around that you don’t know what to do with…but you just love the fabric? The bow tie jersey shirt – make it! I’m sure you’ve seen a few tutorials like this out there – this one is better. There are a few extra steps, but it creates a more polished and professional looking shirt. It has finished edges and doesn’t look so raggedy. Maybe it’s me, but I…
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Project: Giveaway Results!
It’s March 1st and that means it’s time to announce the winners of the Giveaway!! Giveaway Results Mandy and Erin – you both WON!! Yippee! Love the infinity scarf? Visit the tutorial here. The project only takes about 30 minutes to make – plus, they make great gifts. Love the headband? Visit the tutorial here. This tutorial is one of my most popular. Keeping that fringe at bay is hard work and a perfect opportunity to add some style with a bit of functionality. Enjoy…
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Tutorial: Mens dress shirt to Vest
Have an old man’s dress shirt and don’t know what to do with it? This past weekend I worked on two of my husband’s old dress shirts and this first one turned into a vest! The pale yellow is going to be perfect for spring – with a cute pair of frayed jean shorts and a bleached out tank underneath. This will keep me cool yet fashionable!! If you’re looking for a heavier look, try darker or more textured dress shirts. Okay, time – mens…
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Sewing: Fat Quarter Infinity Scarf
Are you a quilter? I’m not (yet, never say never, I guess) but I still love quilting cotton. This project is perfect if you have some fat quarters around, or even if you make a special trip to the grocery fabric store! Fat Quarter Infinity Scarf You’ll need 6 fat quarters (18×22), matching thread and your machine. First – decide on a layout. I used 4 different fabrics – 2 fat quarters of the same pattern, and then 2 others. Next – sew together on…
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Sewing: Colour Block Infinity Scarf
It’s Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the day with some pink – and this colour blocked scarf is the perfect way! Love, love, love!! Get some fabric – this is all jersey knit. Also, it’s all pre-washed, as it should be! Colour Block Infinity Scarf Cut out 3 pieces, each 20″ by 26″. This scarf is bigger than my other infinity scarf – but you can follow that tutorial, too, if you like. Sew all three blocks together – on the long side (sew the three pieces…
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Project: Skirt to Clutch
Last year – well, about 15 months ago, when I was shopping in Los Angeles, I found this skirt. I really liked it – it fit well…yet in more than a year I never wore it. Not a big deal, it was 10$. Why not make something out of it, though! This quick project shows you how to go from a skirt to a clutch in less than an hour. Skirt to Clutch Want a full tutorial? Visit my clutch tutorial here. First – you’ll…
