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 […]
This “Sands of Time” clock craft is a great way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or other important date. Here’s how to make your own.
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.
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!
This Swiffer Sweeper pad tutorial comes with a free printable PDF pattern! It’s a reusable, machine-washable, planet-friendly project that’s made out of old blue jeans.
This beautiful lily sculpture is made out of used guitar strings. Check out the tutorial, where I show you how to make one of your own!
This plastic mesh scrubber works very well to clean a variety of surfaces, and you can easily add a sliver of bar soap to the center to make a self-soaping scrub pad. The best part is that it takes less than 5 minutes for me to make one! Here’s how to make your own.
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!
Looking for a fun back-to-school craft? Check out this ballpoint pen topper that I came up with as a craft for thread that was too old to use for sewing.
What do you get the bunny who has everything? A top hat, of course!
I’m giving away the printable PDF sewing pattern to make these adorable Lego Block throw pillows ABSOLUTELY FREE to all of my email subscribers! They’re great for kids, or casual decor in a family room, playroom, or den.
Stains on your jeans? Grab some fabric markers and make them beautiful!
Here’s a tutorial for a DIY thread rack that I came up with one day when I had nowhere to store my spools of thread.
Here’s how I turned a pair of thrift store pants into a classy swimdress.
So, funny story. I had to climb on a railing so that I could hand a giant insect’s butt to a total stranger.
I wanted to make a small ironing mat to use near my sewing machine. Here’s how you can make your own DIY pressing pad with cotton fabric, batting, and a Mylar emergency blanket.
Learn how to patch a hole in a pair of jeans, and end up with a style statement instead of a tear.
This tutorial shows you how to make your own fabulous, light-up fascinators!
This DIY pincushion uses a bolt and a magnet to work a little magic.
This DIY shibori t-shirt tutorial shows you how to use bleach to transform an ordinary t-shirt into a work of art.
This fun bath mat is made out of repurposed t-shirts! I’ve created step-by-step instructions in case you’d like to make your own.
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.
This easy-to-make DIY bobbin holder costs almost nothing, and it works great!
