Make a DIY Off-Shoulder Shirred Crop Top With Flared Sleeves

How to Transform A Shirt Into a Cute Top

What can you do if you have an oversized shirt you never use? Most of us have dads, brothers, boyfriends, or friends who stop wearing their shirts for several reasons. You can also have a big shirt in your wardrobe that still looks great, but maybe shirts aren’t part of your style. I had this men’s shirt that I wanted to transform, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do yet. I’m not a girl who wears shirts, in fact, I don’t like them, but I really like the stripes and the fabric of this one. So, finally, I decided to make a cute feminine top I could wear in the warm weather.

How to Tie Dye a T-shirt Tutorial

Hi Creative Mamas! Are your kids or grandchildren asking you if they can tie dye a t-shirt? Have you ever tried it yourself when you were little? Have you ever tried it as an adult? It seems to be the latest thing to do: TIE DYE A T-SHIRT. In my last natural dyeing workshop all my students were so keen to do some tie dye experimentation. So we did, and it was a lot of fun. We used different dyes which produced many different colors. Check out the best 10 Natural dyes List which I recommend at the bottom of this post! In this tutorial I will teach you how to tie dye a t-shirt using natural dyes and natural dyeing processes. I am very aware of the toxic dyes next to our skins so I am always looking for ways to adapt my natural dyeing techniques to the latest trends. In this case I am adapting the super popular “tie dyeing a cotton t-shirt” trend.

DIY Side Split Denim Skirt|My Janelle Skirt

As soon as I saw the BHMPatternDesigners challenge on Instagram, I knew I had to make something. This challenge is to celebrate and highlight black pattern designers and fabric companies during Black History Month. I decided to make the Janelle Skirt by Style Sew Me Patterns. The Janelle Skirt is a sexy skirt with a split on the side that can go as high as you like.This post contains affiliate links where I may earn a small commission for your purchase. This does not change the price of your purchase.

How to Add Pockets to Anything!

We all know there’s a dearth of pockets in women’s fashion. But we can change that with this simple method for how to add pockets to anything! Today, I’m going to show you how to add pockets to a dress, but this technique can easily be used for almost any kind of clothing that is missing this coveted feature.

Wait Till You See This Pattern-Making Trick With Couture Results!

The Secret Short Answer is: BUTCHER PAPER!

Upcycle T-shirt Tutorial- 3 Epic Ways to Transform Your T-shirts

So today, all I’m going to do is…. Snip! That’s right; this is a no-sew t-shirt upcycle project that will leave you in awe of the amazing results! I have three old t-shirts that could do with some jazzing up, so I took my handy, trusted scissors and gave them a major revamp. In this upcycle t-shirt tutorial, I’m going to show you some fabulous t-shirt upcycle ideas. Let’s get our snip on and begin the transformation!

Easy Upcycled Toy Earrings DIY

Need some new accessories? It’s a snap to create a totally unique pair of earrings from a couple of bits from your kiddo’s collection of little toys!

Make an Enchanting Puff Sleeve Dress From an Old Men’s Shirt

Hey everyone! I'm going to show you how to make a puff sleeve dress. This enchanting puff sleeve dress is like no other; it reminds me of a Disney Princess. It's absolutely gorgeous! The best part is I did this easy puff sleeve dress from a men's shirt that I found at a vintage shop. Ok, enough with the intro, let's just get straight to it so you too can feel enchanted and beautiful!

The Dressy Bathing Suit

Hello Readers. Let me start by apologizing or the glaring pale skin you are seeing on your screen. Do not adjust your device, I am that fair skinned. It can't be changed, it is what it is. I can't tan. I don't try.So, by now you have figured out that I made a bathing suit top from this dress. Let me tell you the why and the how of this project.

How to Style Black Skinny Jeans

This style guide is all about how to style black skinny jeans. Lots of people have a pair of black skinnies in their wardrobe because they’re a staple piece to have. I'm going to show you four different outfits that are all really easy to put together and yet look trendy at the same time.

Learn How to Make a Versatile Bucket Bag With Pleats

A bucket bag looks complicated to sew, but in this bucket bag tutorial, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make! I have all the measurements for you to make a bucket bag, and what's more- It's super trendy and practical! All you need is to get down to your nearest fabric store and get an "eggshell" leather-like fabric, and you're all set to make this easy bucket bag! Keep scrolling to find out more!

Thrift Flip: Super Easy Button-Up Crop Top

I found this shirt at a thrift shop, and I loved the material and the buttons and knew I would be able to turn this into an adorable summer top. So follow along, and I’ll show you how I turned this basic blouse into a fun, fashionable, DIY button-up crop top.

How to Make a Mini Pouch With a Zipper

This adorable DIY mini pouch can serve as a coin purse, storage for hair accessories, or any other small items that you might need on the go. For step-by-step instructions on how to sew a mini pouch, keep reading.

Let This New Seamwork Sundress "Kari" You Into Summer

As always it is a pleasure to help to launch a new Seamwork pattern as a Seamwork Ambassador. The pattern I chose for this month is the Kari Dress/Romper. The pattern is featured as a Romper and the bonus pattern guides you through how to make it as a dress.

Upcycle Alert - Cut Patch Denim Jeans!

So let's get something straight, we all own more than three pairs of denim, regardless of denim jeans are a staple part of your closet and style or not. Some may actually have too many, and if that's the case, I'm going to show you how to make them into patch denim jeans. Yup, that's right! This amazing upcycle tutorial shows you how to make patch denim jeans- the easy and simple way.

Summer Looks

I don’t know about you, but I love summer! I thrive on sunshine and warm temps. Summer has so much cute fashion too. I wanted to share some cute looks from non other than Walmart. All of this is super affordable. I have thrown a few items in from other places than Walmart but each look contains a Walmart item.

One Pair of Culottes: 15 Ways

In this lookbook, I’m going to be creating some trans-seasonal culotte outfits from summer all the way through winter. My focus here is on slow fashion - using and loving what you already have in your wardrobe as opposed to constantly buying new clothes. Many of the items in this lookbook will feature in more than one outfit, and that mix and match element is part of the beauty of slow fashion.

3 Accessories to Style a Summer Maxi

My favorite go to in the summer is a cute maxi dress. Add in cute floral print and you have me sold! I find Maxi dresses can be so underrated, for a chic look or a cute casual attire in the summer. So, I am always looking for cute pieces to add with it depending on what my outing may be… or the look I am going for. I Have styled this cute H&M dress with cute accessories to piece this look together with different accessories. 💐💐🧋

From Old Pants to a New DIY Shorts and Halter Top Set

A couple of days ago, I found an old pair of pants that used to belong to my mom. They were long, big, and baggy - the perfect thing to completely transform. Instead of simply adjusting the pants to fit me, I decided to turn them into easy DIY shorts and a halter top.

Turn Your Fabric Scraps in to a Super Quick Scrunchie With a Tie

Some leftover fabric bits & this free and easy pdf pattern and you can make these flirty scrunchies with a sweet little tie for pennies in less than a half an hour.

Quick and Easy Molly Jacket

Hi Guys! Two posts in 1 week, who is this? Well, it’s time for another Fibre Mood Link Party. YAY!! This means that Fibre Mood has now released its 13th edition of their sewing magazine. The Fibre Mood sewing magazines are always full of the most beautiful patterns and this edition is no exception. You can check out the look book HERE and decided if you would like to purchase it. As you might have guessed by my title, I chose to make the Molly Jacket. It really is super quick and easy, considering you’ll be getting two garments out of the one.

Make an Inexpensive DIY Bag - 2 Ways!

You’re going to love this DIY bag; that’s all I can say! I’m going to show you how to turn a dollar store flat pouch into a cute tote bag and a lovely phone pouch!! It’s inexpensive, fun, and super functional! The best part about this DIY bag tutorial is that half the bag is already sewn; you literally need to make a few adjustments to turn it into two different bags! So, if you want to know how to make a DIY bag, keep on scrolling as I walk you through all the steps.

Stay Cool With This Diy Sun Hat

Create a summer staple Sun Hat with a simple woven placemats. It's cheap and cheerful - you can't go wrong!I needed a sunhat with a wide brim and when I nipped into my local grocery store and saw the placemat, I thought I could create something out of it. The material is very identical to a hat I already owned.

Upcycle 101: Beautiful One-Shoulder Top Ideas

A one-shoulder top is super snazzy, don't you think? I recently got inspired to make a one-shoulder top, and I decided to show you all three different ways to make them from a t-shirt! As you know, nothing goes a long way without a good thrift flip. You guys will be surprised at how amazing a DIY one-shoulder top looks; you'll never guess it was a t-shirt in its past life. So let's get this thrift flip started!

8 Best SHEIN Buys for Summer 2021

Erica Suckow8 Best SHEIN Buys for Summer 2021Updated: Apr 16"I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. I am careful to only recommend products I truly love."If you have heard about the fashion retailer SHEIN you may have a few questions. It almost seems too good to be true. This company is known as a fast fashion retailer which doesn't always boast the best quality clothing and traditionally has poor working environments for its employees. For a more in depth look into SHEIN's relationship with customers and bloggers, check out Lindsey from Have Clothes, Will Travel's honest SHEIN review. With that being said, I've made it my mission to never count anyone or anything out without trying it first, so I ordered a few pieces for Summer 2021. I bought all of the pieces with my midsize body (I am a size 12) in mind. All of these pieces can be bought in a large variety of sizes to fit all body types.Everything that I bought was under $20 and I did my best to pair a few different outfits together. Keep reading for my honest opinion on this company's clothing. 1. Black and White Confetti Print Skirt- LargeThe first piece of clothing I tried on was a black ruffle skirt. I have been dying to get my hands on a few of these but I have really struggled to find one that was long enough that I felt comfortable wearing to work as well. This skirt's pattern is so cute and it has great length. The elastic waist band was comfortable on my waist and I felt like I had plenty of room to move. I ordered a size large and I think that it definitely fit true to size. It had tons of movement and had a lot of length. It wasn't see-through at all and I was impressed by the quality of the material the skirt. I paid $8.56 for the skirt.

How to: Take in Jeans Simply

I picked up these great jeans from my local Salvation Army a couple of weeks ago, but naturally, they were a little big on me. I love the look of the loose leg, but the waistband is a little too big, so without further ado, here is my tutorial on how to take in women’s jeans.

Making Low Cost Unique Beautiful Earrings From Old Crockery

I love recycling vintage materials that are no longer wanted into new fashion accessories and so when I saw these pretty china crockery pieces I couldn’t resist the temptation to get transforming!

How to Make a Skirt Narrower

Beautiful and Unique Barefoot Sandals

Today’s project was inspired by something I saw my sister wearing on vacation. We’re going to be making DIY barefoot sandals, which are essentially just the top of a sandal without the sole. You can make a cute pair to wear for a weekend at the shore, or an elegant pair that could be perfect for a beach wedding. This is a super quick and easy project, and your final result will be a couple of really cool and unique pieces of jewelry. So let’s get started.

Eleven Clever Tips for How to Style an Apple Shape Body

In this style guide, Giedre demonstrates eleven different styling tips for apple shape body types. From what fabrics work best to suggestions for simple tweaks that can be made on any outfit, Giedre has the answers for dressing yourself to look your best. Keep reading for some apple body shape outfit inspiration.

DIY Off-the-Shoulder Top

My mission in life is to design and make no-sew outfits, and in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make an off-the-shoulder top without sewing.I want to start by telling you a little bit about the fabric that we’re using to make the top - scuba fabric. Scuba fabric is a solid fabric that means that both sides are identical - there is no distinction between right and wrong sides. It is also a self-finished fabric, so it doesn’t fray when you cut it. It is also a stretchy fabric which means that it will be really easy to wear.

How To Sew A Ruched Mini Skirt

No-Sew T-Shirt Bag Tutorial

If you’re one of those people, like me, who tends to keep your t-shirts until they are borderline gross, then I have some good news for you. Today, we’re going to be giving new life to those t-shirts by turning them into reusable produce bags. This is a very simple DIY, and I’m really excited to show you how it’s done. So let’s get into our no-sew t-shirt bag tutorial.

No Sew Zippered Leather Clutch & Necklace DIY

Out With the Old, In With the New: Thrift Flip

Today, I have a giant box from mGoofair - an online thrift store that sends you mystery boxes according to your size and preferences. I am so excited to rifle through what I got and show what things to flip from thrift stores. It’s time to get creative and give old fashion, new life.

How to Style Wide-Leg Pants

In this style guide, I’m going to show you some wide-leg pants outfits to give you some inspiration on how you can style them. Wide-leg pants are such a comfortable yet chic trend, and in my opinion, the wider, the better!

Waxed Tote Bag Pattern

This waxed tote bag pattern comes in two sizes, choose the size that suits you! I have made this bag with fabric bought on a french market, I have limited french so I am guessing that it is linen with a plastic backing. A waxed canvas works well for this bag design.

Simple, Super Cute DIY Visor

Looking for some cute summer headgear? Check out this tutorial to learn how to make a DIY visor. You can use fabric with a bright pattern, or a more reserved pastel. Either way, you’ll enjoy this simple and fun project that is perfect for beginners. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions.