Heirloom bridal gowns and veils are so steeped in history and family traditions, and the garment becomes even more meaningful when it’s worn by a new generation. But sometimes a vintage wedding veil needs a little bit of an update! I’ll show you how to restyle a wedding veil into a beautiful flower-shaped fascinator that’s timeless and elegant.
It’s been a little while since my sister Nichole I were invited to Atlantic City to show the Flights of Fancy fashion collection, and I just remembered that I never wrote a post about it! Check out the runway photos, behind the scenes pics, and more.
Hello everyone, I’ve partnered with FaveCrafts to teach a free Zoom class this month. The 1-hour class will show you how to make these beautiful 3-dimensional fabric flowers! The flowers are simple but elegant, and can be attached to pinbacks, hair clips, alligator clips, or sewn directly to a tote bag or other item. They […]
Are you wondering how to restyle a wedding dress? Restyling a wedding dress is a great way to honor relatives or family traditions. And although it can be a big project, it’s quite literally a labor of love!
Looking for some winter sewing projects to chase away the cold weather? I’ve chosen 12 of my favorites to inspire you this season.
Have you ever used foam clay before? Here are some tips and tricks that will show you how to use this amazing material for your art and craft projects. Follow along to make your own octopus bottle, or create something from your own imagination!
Hey everyone, let me tell you about the latest tutorial I wrote for We Like Sewing magazine! This headband is an easy summer fashion staple that can be made to match any outfit. The stylish twist knot on top adds a bit of sophisticated flair, and you can make the headband out of many different […]
Check out my tutorial to see how you can sew a leather bag out of a secondhand coat, and vote on what my next post will be about!
Recently I tried resin casting, and it was so much fun! Here are eight eye-catching new projects, and a resin casting tutorial that includes a few things I learned along the way.
This Forest Fairy costume is made with real leaves, vines, and sticks. I’ll show you step-by-step how I put it together, and give you lots of tips for working with natural materials that you can adapt to a cosplay design of your own!
Does your tote bag need an extra pop of color? Try this easy technique to make striped tote bag handles! It also works very well on belts, pet leashes, lanyards, and any other kind of fabric strap.
You’ve probably heard about home remedies and hacks for cleaning suede, but how well do they really work? I test 6 different methods of cleaning suede, in search of a way to rescue my favorite boots.
This accessory makes a fun, elegant-yet-dangerous addition to a cosplay outfit or Halloween costume. Believe it or not, it’s made from a vinyl placemat, and I’ve uploaded a free printable PDF pattern so that you can make your own!
Check out pictures and video from the runway, when my collection was shown at the Dominion Center for RVA Fashion Week!
I auditioned for RVA Fashion Week a little while ago, and I’m so excited to announce that I got in! Read on for the lowdown on what I’m planning for the show, and a sneak peek of my upcoming collection.
Learn how to make these beautiful fabric flowers! They are a quick and easy project, and a great way to use fabric scraps. Use the finished flowers to decorate wreaths, tote bags, headbands, flip-flops, hats, purses, pillows, and more!
This DIY sunhat is made of scraps of fabric that I cut into strips, twisted, and sewed into a coiled hat with a moldable brim. Check out my tutorial if you’d like to make your own sunhat!
I wanted to see if I could use fabric strips to weave a tube that was large enough to fit around my whole body, kind of like a cross between a Chinese Finger Trap and a dress. Here’s how you can make one, too!
What do you get the bunny who has everything? A top hat, of course!
This is a fun hack that lets you sew perfect circles with no marking or tracing. It’s easy, and all you need is a thumbtack and some tape!
Stains on your jeans? Grab some fabric markers and make them beautiful!
Here’s how I turned a pair of thrift store pants into a classy swimdress.
The tale of a mermaid dress I designed and created for a local fashion show, and all of the problems that needed to be worked out in order to make the dress come to life.
This dress has only one vertical seam, in the center front. It’s lined, but has no hem. In fact, it’s just one large piece of fabric, attached to a circular collar, with a separate belt.
The tale of a swimsuit, sunhat, and beach bag that I made for a fashion show.
This tutorial shows you how to make your own fabulous, light-up fascinators!
This DIY shibori t-shirt tutorial shows you how to use bleach to transform an ordinary t-shirt into a work of art.
Learn how to make your own tote bag. This tote is covered in upcycled clothing labels, and is both a useful accessory, and a commentary on materialism.
This tutorial shows you how to upcycle t-shirts into a flattering asymmetrical top.
This tutorial details how to make your own gloves with an easy method that even beginners can use.
It’s true; rules are often there for a reason. If you don’t want your seams to be obvious, then match your thread color to your garment color. Secure your stitching or else it’ll come undone. That’s just common sense. But there are lots of little “rules” floating around that are more like matters of opinion. […]
For some people, the process of creating something can be a bit daunting. You don’t want to “waste” time, materials, etc. You might be afraid that it “won’t turn out very well” or something like that. But what if it does turn out very well? What if an epic outfit was never created because the […]
This easy DIY dress is made from just two circles of fabric.
