Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a
Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a
Some times those tiny details really make the look! This quick and easy picot shell edge is made on your sewing machine with the blind hem stitch. I saw this adorable picot edge on Pinterest and I had to duplicate it. I think the original was on the edge of a peter-pan style collar, but […]
Learn to DIY with clothing alterations. Altering pants can be done in a few simple steps to make the leg width narrower.
Check out these simple clothing alterations you can do yourself when those ready to wear clothes don't fit quite right or if your weight has recently fluctuated.
Some times those tiny details really make the look! This quick and easy picot shell edge is made on your sewing machine with the blind hem stitch. I saw this adorable picot edge on Pinterest and I had to duplicate it. I think the original was on the edge of a peter-pan style collar, but […]
In this easy sewing tutorial video, I'll show you three ways how to alter and how to sew sleeves. Easy sleeve sewing ideas.
Tailor and hem those slightly oversized jeans with a few easy steps.
Check out these simple clothing alterations you can do yourself when those ready to wear clothes don't fit quite right or if your weight has recently fluctuated.
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It can get frustrtating when your favourite clothing gets too tight on your body - Here are some tips to alter them to make them looser.
These men's shirts refashion ideas will inspire you on how to turn them into feminine and stunning garments for yourself or other women in your life.
Don't throw away those jeans when you can replace the zipper and get plenty of use out of them. here is a detailed explanation of the process.
Listing 20 genius ways to reuse old clothing in 2023 via upcycling, repurposing, restyling, and so much more!
Find a new life for your oversized T-shirts with some simple refitting! Don’t be intimidated by sewing on knit fabrics—with … More
In my last post I showed you how to mend a small rip in your jeans (if you missed that post, you can check it out HERE). And today I’m […]
12 Upcycled T-Shirt Ideas. There is something thrilling about taking something destined for Goodwill or a landfill and recreating it again.
Smartly Dressed is our new blog series featuring helpful tips on DIY repairs, improvements and alterations.
When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...
Too tight, too loose, too short - these are the usual girl problems! But do we just chuck out any clothes that no longer fit us? Of course not, at least there's no logical reason why you should. Here's why.
Do you love the idea of DIY projects but are afraid to start? Here’s a super-fast, no-sew project for the nervous refashionista. W...
Making clothes appear vintage and worn is an ongoing trend that flits in and out of mainstream and indie fashion. Clothing that is made to look vintage and worn can be very expensive. Luckily, it is easy to make your clothing look this way...
Forget buying brand new clothes! Check out these DIY sewing ideas for refashioning clothes you may already own. You'll be sure to find a tutorial for a new dress, shirt or whatever you fancy!
Hello Readers. I always love a comfy casual outfit. I found this purple matched set at a church sale. Both pieces cost me about 25 cents. I couldn't try anything on but at that price I couldn't pass them up. Before and after. I brought them home (Washed them! Always wash your second hand finds immediately.) and I liked the loose fit but the pants were not going to work at this length. I thought I looked like a purple Popsicle and decided shorts would be better. And I realized I needed to replace the buttons. I removed the buttons with my seam ripper. The wooden buttons were rough around the outer edge. They were so rough that I could not get the buttons through the button holes and couldn't get the shirt buttoned. I picked some new buttons from my stash. I sewed the new buttons on the shirt. I cut the shorts to the length that I wanted. I used my serger on the cut edges. I turned the edge under and stitched it down with my sewing machine to make a new hem. This set was as comfy as pajamas but acceptable in to wear in public. I went to see "Inside Out 2". It was fabulous but the theater was freezing so I wore a sweater. Thanks for reading along, now go make something fun for yourself.
Upcycle a Men's Shirt Into a Retro Summer Blouse: Don't have a lot of cash? Or time? Get one of your boyfriend's or father's old shirts, make sure it's not one of his favorites (or do if it belongs to your ex-boyfriend or annoying brother) and make it into a nice top for summer. Only takes a hour …
Learn all these sewing and alterations you can do yourself to make your wardrobe fit well and last longer. Don't pay for these alterations!
Are your jeans just a little snug in the waist? Learn the easiest way to Let Out the Waistband on Jeans. You don't need a lot of sewing experience to do this.
I bought this linen blouse in a thrift shop/second hand shop a year ago and i love it. But most of the times i wore it open, because it was a bit tight in the bust area. Well, what could you possib…
Use your own clothes to make more clothes!
Denim is always popular. But I am seeing even more for Spring this year. Here are a few pieces of denim that I bet you have never seen before or would ever have thought to make: I saw these denim c…
Aurora Sisneros shows you a quick and easy way to take in a shirt by yourself without using a dress form.
Beginner sewing refashion tutorial for how to add fabric to a shirt to make it bigger with a full photo walk through
