Jewelry Making Basics

How to Add Cold Shoulders to a Flannel Shirt in 1 Hour

Sew a Top With This One of a Kind Design

Can't find inspiration for your next sewing project? Why don't you sew a top? It's super easy and an amazing project for beginners. You also don't need a pattern, just two whole measurements to make this beautiful flowy top. I also used a lovely printed, breathable cotton fabric that's great and comfortable to wear. Without further ado, let me show you how to sew a simple top so that you can make your own!

Seven Outfits for Seven Days: Houndstooth Print Shirt

A houndstooth print shirt works for everything from business attire to casual chic to date night. In this seven outfits for seven days tutorial, I'm going to show you how you can make the most out of this adaptable piece.

How to Style Linen Pants

This spring, linen is a trend. In pants, shorts, tops, dresses.... I snagged these adorable linen pants from oldnavy.com in this coral color. They come in several colors choices, but these were bright and fun for spring so I ordered them and was pleasantly surprised when they fit so well. Bonus, they are available in petite which is great for short gals! I allies end up walking all over them without wearing heels and I don’t always want to wear heels. If you want to wear heels, you’ll probably want to order the regular length. They hold shape well for linen and don’t wrinkle too bad throughout the day. I have paired them a few ways but the options are many. This black body suit from Maurice’s is a great staple piece and comes in white as well. The white ribbed tank is also a fav, I’ve posted about these tanks before. I truly love them! I threw on a denim jacket for cooler spring mornings to complete this outfit. Would be super cute with some wedges or sneakers as well.

Transforming Broken Crockery Into Keepsake Pendant

I love working with old vintage broken crockery and all the vintage English designed ceramics are so delightful to breathe new life into.

Quick and Easy Pearl and Leather Bracelet

If any of you know me, you know I love leather and I love pearls. So, after realizing that it’s been far too long since I’ve done a simple leather bracelet, I decided to take one on as a project. Here is my tutorial on a really simple, easy-to-make, and affordable pearl and leather bracelet!

Pattern Review – Rhapsody by Love Notions

DIY Thrift Flip: Turning a Boring Blouse Into a 30’s Glam Piece

Do you love going thrift shopping and finding some awesome treasures? Sure, not all thrift clothes fit, but making the necessary adjustments is the fun part! Today, I’m going to show you an incredible DIY thrift flip, taking a mundane-looking blouse and transforming it into a ‘30s style blouse. It’s such an easy DIY thrift flip, too; anyone can take this on! Let’s start this vintage DIY thrift flip and have some fun!

DIY Apron in 2 Sizes

Today’s 30-minute sewing project is an easy DIY apron. I love this because of how versatile it is. An apron can be a traditional kitchen apron, a gardening apron, or even an artist’s smock. In this tutorial, I included a child’s size as well as an adult’s size because aprons can be great gifts and toys for kids to get creative with!

How to Style a Midi-Skirt for Spring

I’m going to show you how to style a midi-skirt to create some stylish Spring outfits. Midi skirts are elegant and flattering and will keep your legs cool and breezy this Spring season. Sit back, relax, pour yourself a cold drink, and let’s get started.

Make a Crossover Mango T-shirt in Just 30 Minutes!

I love Mango's style! They have some interesting, fashionable items! One of the things that caught my eye was the Mango crossover back t-shirt. This Mango t-shirt is so cool and fabulous; I had to recreate my own with an old t-shirt I had on hand. If you want to upcycle your own t-shirt and transform it into this easy Mango t-shirt, then join me as I walk you through the super-simple steps. Let's get started.

Turn Trousers Into Overalls With a Removeable Bib!

There’s something about wearing a good fitting pair of overalls that I find comforting. Plus if I’m not feeling too jazzed about a certain shirt, I can wear it with some overalls and I start to like it again. That got me thinking about turning some of my favorite trousers into some cute overalls, but not permanently. I’ll show you how I made a detachable bib to go with my trousers in just a couple of hours.

Amazon Dresses

Do you love amazon as much as I do? I have found so much cute stuff there! Of course reviews are key to getting the right fit on things. However, it’s so easy to return things I don’t mind if I get something that doesn’t work or if I need another size. I’m going to share a few of my favorite amazon dress finds for spring!

Easy Three-Strand Memory Wire Bracelet

I love this bracelet. I’m obsessed with this bracelet. It’s easy to make, it’s easy to put on because there’s no clasp, and it’s absolutely beautiful. I just can’t wait to get started on making this fantastic, easy memory wire bracelet with you. So let’s go!

DIY Marimekko Shoes

I'm a huge fan of the Finnish Design House Marimekko, and craft and decorate my home with their prints. I even wear some of the prints.I decided to upcycle some old plain sneakers with their prints to make some sunny Marimekko shoes.

4 Ways to Style a Kimono

Hello Ladies! Happy Monday! The weekend went by so fast! Today I’m sharing ways to style a kimono. Spring is finally here and pastel colors, light layering and sandals are all we're looking for. For some reason I’ve been loving the Kimono chic-trend. I know it’s been around for awhile and I’m just late to the party. I’ve been grabbing a kimono for just about every outfit. It’s so many ways to style a kimono and it’s a nice compliment to your outfit. In this post, I’ll be showing you 4 ways I styled this kimono I snagged from Forever21. I got it in the store and I don’t see it on their site. I linked a similar one here https://bit.ly/3uf6Ncc

How To Salvage A Torn Sweater When You Don't Really Sew

I'm a great seamstress when it comes to home decor. You need curtains or a new pillow? I'm your gal, but when it comes to fashion, not so much.So when my favorite cardigan developed a few holes, I was super sad and frankly at kind of a loss.Then I decided to put my DIY hat on, got creative with a little bit of embroidery thread and made the best of it.So here was my dilemma. My favorite duster had a giant hole right in the front. It wasn't on the seam, which I've fixed before, but right in the middle. Ugh.

DIY: Crop Top With Message

On Monday I showed you my DIY crop top on a look and today here you have the tutorial, step by step, to know how to do your own message crop top. I'm already thinking of new crop top designs for this summer; I'll show you if I finally decide on making them. The tutorial I am explaining to you today isn't difficult but it takes time, so you have to be very patient when doing it. Are you ready? Just follow the steps!(For steps in Spanish, click here)

This Easy Lace Mini Dress Transformation Is Incredible

In today's tutorial, we are going to take this boring lace dress and turn it into a jaw-dropping lace mini dress. That's right; it's one of those transformations that will make you go "WOW!". The lace dress I have has a high-low bottom, something I'm not a fan of. Also, I wanted to make the white lace mini dress more fitted to compliment my body. I'll finish off this DIY lace mini dress by adding some stunning lace cuffs. Join me on this fun lace mini dress tutorial, and I'll show you this stunning transformation.

The Billie Sweatshirt Dress Sewing Pattern Review

The first maternity-friendly addition to my handmade wardrobe: The Billie Sweatshirt Dress from Tilly and the Buttons. Find all the details about this make, including how I embroidered my family’s heart-shaped initials onto it, in this blog post!

Five Cute Ways to Style Overalls

Today I’m going to be showing you five different ways you can style a pair of overalls. Overalls are a great way to add some variety to your wardrobe, especially as the weather gets warmer. Personally, these are some of my favorite summer outfits, and I can’t wait to share them with you. So keep reading, and let’s get into some basic overalls style.

Make a DIY Beach Bag From Dollar Store Products

Now that the weather is getting warmer, beach bags are becoming that much more important. Given this, I thought it could be a fun idea to teach you guys how to sew a DIY beach bag from some rugs.

The Easiest, Most Comfortable Neoprene Face Mask!

Face masks may be here to stay for a while, but do you know what doesn't? Uncomfortable, boring-looking face masks. While I'm sure you've seen many styles and with different filters and fabrics, I want to show you how to make this unique neoprene face mask. This easy to sew, basic neoprene face mask contains a unique material (neoprene) that is water-resistant, breathable, and super comfortable. It's actually a fabric used to make wetsuits. Ok, enough talking, and let's get working!

Colorblocking For Spring... What Is It And How Can You Try It?

The dictionary will describe colourblocking as..."nounnoun: color-blocking(in fashion and design) the use of contrasting blocks or panels of solid, typically bright colour."And it's a super fun way to style a look. While it may seem easy, it's a technique that can fall completely flat if a few simple guidelines aren't followed. But don't worry... I'll lay out those guidelines for you now.

7 Ways to Style a Leather Jacket

A leather jacket is a wardrobe essential because it is so wearable and versatile. It is such an easy thing that you can throw on and change the vibe of your outfit. I'm going to show you seven different ways that you can style one. I tried to include different outfits from casual, to business casual, to a bit more dressy, so hopefully, there is something here for everyone.

Spring Dress - 5 Ways (BUMP EDITION)

Spring is is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. I don't know about you but I love being able to wear staple pieces multiple ways. Best way to get the most use of your clothes! One of my favorite pieces this season is this little drop hem dress from Target. It's easy to wear, comfy and perfect for my growing bump.

Refashion Your Pants & Make a Sexy Mini Wrap Skirt

Did you know you can refashion a pair of pants? There are so many ways to transform clothes, and in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make a mini wrap skirt. I used a pair of old, classic-style checkered pants for this tutorial. To make this transformation, you can use any old pair of pants, or better yet, find one from a thrift store. This beautiful mini wrap skirt is also simple, with only a few tools and materials required. Are you ready? Let’s start this easy mini wrap skirt tutorial.

How to Style a Black Skirt

I’m going to be showing you ten different ways that you can style a black midi-skirt. Midi skirts are flattering and great for everyday wear. The one I’ve gone for is more of a straight pencil cut, but you could also go for an A-line skirt if you’d prefer. A versatile piece, you can style them for so many different occasions. Let’s jump on in:

The Easiest Visible Mend

Split seams happen! Whether it's an item from your closet or an item you find secondhand, loose threads or a full split along an existing seam is a pretty common garment flaw.

Re-purposing a Duster Cardigan

I am a huge advocate for using all of your clothes in your closet. Cardigans CAN be used for more than two or three seasons. As a matter of fact, you can wear them all year round. I found this cardigan a few seasons ago, and have been using it as a cardigan but then realized it has buttons and a tie-belt!!! What better way to re-purpose than to turn it into a dress!

Styling a Black Midi Dress 5 Ways

Spring + Summer can be brutal days for heat and humidity. I am always looking for great looks that will keep me cool. After all, there's more than just cut-off shorts + bathing suits, yes??During the spring months, I definitely love to incorporate lots of color and fun statement accessories. I try and carry that out throughout the summer too...but sometimes you want to be toned down and be natural in your clothing. This is where simple closet pieces come in handy.A simple black midi dress that is simple, chic, and also made with breathable materials is key during the hottest months of the year. Most of the time I take advantage and buy a few in multiple colors. Trust me this is a good thing! And you can also take them on vacations you may have planned.Let me show you how I styled this dress in 4 different ways. SHOP THESE LOOKS

The Black Dress

The Black dress is an essential in every women’s wardrobe. And let’s be honest it doesn’t have to be a “little” black dress it can be a maxi, midi, or mini dress.I have way too many black dresses to even count, but I wanted to write a post about how they can vary and why you need more than your average “ little black dress”.

5 Ways To Rock A Band Tee This Spring

Whether it's your favorite artist or you just like the graphics (no one will ever know), many of us have band tees in our drawer that are much more versatile than we think. The same styling ideas could also work for favorite sayings, movie or literary tees!

Cute Heart Shape Brooch Out of Old Sweaters

I love to make unusual and unique jewelry from old things around the home. In the past, I have made some personalized map necklaces out of eyeglasses. This time I have used upcycled scraps from old sweaters to make a pretty heart-shaped brooch.

How To Add Color To Your Summer Sandals

When Summer strikes most people consider two options. Dig out last year's sandals from the closet -- or go buy new ones. Today we're going to try out the little-known third option.Make old sandals new sandals!Not only is the most financially responsible choice if your old sandals are still in great shape, but the health of the planet also fully supports this idea. But we're not using normal acrylic paint. No. Because that doesn't always work out in the long run -- you might end up with peely-cracky shoes that you have to pitch after a few wears. In this case we're trying out paint specially made for leather -- and so durable it's even reccomended for use on furniture. If it's trusted for my couch -- then I hoped it must be good enough to try on my sandals.

My Three Go To's When Accessorizing

Before I leave my house, even if it is to just go for a walk, there are three things I always aim to accessorize with. The three things I accessorize with are a bag or purse, lipstick and jewelry.

How to Create a Retro 1950s Headscarf Look

Headscarves have been in and out of fashion throughout the decades. Fans of the TV show, " I Love Lucy" know that headscarves were frequently seen on Lucy Ricardo's character and became an iconic look for the period.I'm going to show you how to create a similar period look using Tootie's Turbans headscarves. I love these accessories because they fit better than just using a regular scarf, which can be hard to tie just right and slide off without pinning in place. Tootie's headscarves conform to the head with some superb tailoring and have "tails" to tie in multiple ways. Plus, some are reversible prints, so it's like getting two in one. Here's how to create some retro 1950’s headscarf look.

Simple is Sexy

As I’ve gotten older, and busier, I look for the simple pieces that are versatile yet still on trend. Pieces that are multi functional and can be used in many different ways. Maurice’s has these cute tanks this spring that are perfect staples pieces. Simple and classic and can be used in layering or stand alone. This belt I also picked up at Maurice’s as well, in a camel color and black. Unfortunately I cannot link it at this time but they tend to bring the same belt styles back each season. Also, these sandals 🤩🤩 I snagged these Steve Madden dupes at Walmart! They come in a few color options and for $15 you can grab a few pairs.