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Romantic Slip Dress From Scratch: Sewing DIY

Today, I’m going to take you through the process of creating a romantic, vintage-style white slip dress using the PDF pattern linked below. Despite a few hiccups along the way, I really love how this dress turned out, and I’m excited to share this slip dress tutorial with you.

Make a Beautiful No-Sew Wrap Top in 30 Minutes

Want to learn how to make a wrap top? Great, because today I'm going to show you my no-sew wrap top tutorial. That's right- it's a no-sew which means you don't need to stress taking out your sewing machine. I will be using my all-time favorite fabric to make this wrap top; thin scuba fabric. You can use the same or simply choose any fabric you have on hand. This tutorial is so simple and truly remarkable for those DIY sewing projects that don't involve much effort or time. Ok, let's start and make a wrap top!

Casual Mom Style Ideas

I’ve had so many mom friends say they don’t have time to put on makeup, get dressed, shower, etc. and ask me, “how do you do it??” It’s truly easier than you think! Here are some simple easy to replicate outfit ideas for the stay at home/work from home/any mom!

Make a DIY Bucket Hat From Old Jeans

If you’ve ever wanted to make something out of your old jeans, this is the tutorial for you. So, grab a pair of jeans, some scissors, and sewing supplies because we are making a bucket hat out of old jeans!

How to Style Platform Converse Sneakers

I love shoes. Not only do they keep our feet toasty and warm, but they complement whatever we wear them with. Platform converses are my favorite sneakers. They're super trendy and a bit edgy at the same time, not to mention comfortable. I've never owned a classic pair of Converse, so I can't compare these shoes to those, but I think that because of the platform, these shoes have a lot of extra cushion, and they make me feel like I'm walking on marshmallows. I'm going to show you six different ways that you can style them.

Save or Splurge: 5 Must Have Sandal Styles for This Summer.

Alyse BonacciSave or Splurge: 5 must have sandal styles for this summer.As the iconic Carrie Bradshaw once said, "sometimes it's really hard to walk in a woman's shoes. That's why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun." Whether you are a spender like Ms. Bradshaw or a fashionista on a budget, I am here to share my favorite must have sandal styles that will keep your walks a little more fun this summer.

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 Mom Jeans

Mom jeans are really in at the moment. Once a second-choice pant, now people can’t get enough of their loose, roomy cut. They’re just as great for slouching around as they are for dressing up. I’m going to show you six easy to put together ways that you can style mom jeans.

Making Unique Earrings From Old Crockery

I love a rummage through old broken boxes of china In Junk shops as to me they are little treasures awaiting transformation into unique jewellery.

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!

How to Remove Pilling From Almost Any Fabric

In this video, I’m going to show you how to remove pills from your garments using a sweater brick, which is also known as a fuzz stone. Your clothes will look as good as new, which will allow you to get the most wear out of them as possible. If you’d like to know how to remove pilling from clothes, keep reading!

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!

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.

Cropped Tie-Front Jacket

Hello Readers. I had a pretty "one size fits all" jacket, but guess what? It did not fit. I have never tried on clothing that said "one size fits all" that actually fit me well. It should say "one size fits almost no one".

Make This Easy & Quick Lounge Top With a Bias Tape Encasing

I love a good loungewear set. It’s comfortable and still makes me look good, even when I’m chilling at home. I also love making two-piece loungewear sets as they are a great ensemble that looks cohesive and put together. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a lounge top, and you can find my loungewear shorts tutorial here. This women’s lounge top is really awesome as it’s a little oversized and has a great tie in the front- just to give it that extra edge. Ok, let’s get to it!

Let’s Talk Babydoll Dresses

This adorable babydoll dress is a spring must grab from Maurice’s. It comes in a few patterns, but this one was my favoritr. At 5’3, I am a petite/short gal, so I find I have to be careful with babydoll dresses because they can be just too baggy much and look frumpy on my frame. But this one is just right! It’s an easy outfit to throw on for work/shower/day of shopping or errands. It can be dressed up with sandals or wedges as well. I chose some cute slip ons and I threw on a cute denim jacket for cool spring mornings. All dresses are on sale right now too!

The Easiest Print to Wear With Confidence Over 40!

How to Dupe an Expensive Tie Dye Band T-Shirt

Summer is the season of t-shirts!90's and Y2K trends have brought back tie-dye, AND the great musicians and bands of the past.You can buy expensive versions of these *vintage* distressed tie-dye t-shirts ... but who has up to $75 to spend on one t-shirt?I found a few t-shirts (that were not actually vintage -- recently printed -- don't worry, we're not destroying collectibles here!) in the thrift store and decided to give them a little color.The truth is anytime I find a white tee shirt in the thrift store, most likely it has some kind of minor flaw. This $2 Kurt Cobain tee had some *minor* pink spots as if it was accidentally thrown into the wash with a new red shirt.That's where tie-dye comes in to save the day and create a one-of-a kind summer piece with colors that make a Cobain t-shirt bring to life the grunge look of the 90s.

Maxi Dress Styled 3 Ways

Maxi dresses are perfect for spring and summer. And they come in so many colors, patterns and shapes that you can surely find one to suit your style. Maxi dresses can also be styled multiple ways to fit any occasion, event or setting. This one from Old Navy is affordable, on trend and will take you from spring to summer with ease.

Beachwear Outfit Ideas

Do you love the beach as much as I do!? I come from a cole state and so any chance I get to travel to a tropical destination, I take it! My closet downstairs is filled with my "beach items."Here, you will find some of my FAVORITE beachwear items!

Make This Nifty Skater Dress Without a Pattern!

A skater dress has become a must-have clothing item to own in your closet. It’s flowy, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect style for almost any body type. I love sewing my own clothes, and I was inspired to make a DIY skater dress of my own since it’s so unbelievably easy to make. There’s nothing to it! The best part about this easy skater dress tutorial is that you don’t need a pattern; a fitting shirt will do! Ok, so let’s dive into this skater dress tutorial and let me show you how to make this timeless piece.

Thirteen Styling Suggestions for Apple Body Shape Outfits

Today, Giedre is going to show you how to dress an apple shape body. Actually, you don’t need to be told how to dress, rather how to style an apple shape body. There are several small yet significant styling tricks that can be used to enhance, elongate and slenderize a person with a body shape whose widest part is the midsection. Keep reading to find out more.

Loving Lately: Amazon Accessories

Summer is coming, and this is the time I have to get really creative with my hairstyles. On super hot days, I don't want my hair touching me but still need to look put together. If you feel the same way, I'm sharing a few of my favorite Amazon hair accessories here!

Gorgeous in Gingham: DIY Ruffle Wrap Skirt

Ruffles are in, and I’ve taken this concept to a whole new level by creating a beautiful gingham ruffle skirt! It may look complicated, but I assure you it’s not! I put asymmetrical ruffles throughout the skirt and it looks absolutely gorgeous. If you want to know how to make a ruffle wrap skirt, then keep on reading! You are going to love the outcome. Let’s get this DIY ruffle wrap skirt tutorial started!

How to Make Bracelets With Embroidery Thread and Charms

Grab some glue, some bracelets, embroidery floss, and some charms and have some fun with an easy DIY Bracelet project video tutorial!

Styling Workwear for Less

Working in a work environment where you have to look polished every single day of the week can put a dent in your wallet. I remember when I worked for a small financial firm as an executive assistant. I was 20 at the time and was paying my own way through school. It was hard enough just trying to cover my car payment + rent - now on top of that, I had to wear nice work attire. I ended up rotating a lot of the pieces in my closet and also creating a capsule wardrobe. This was so helpful and inexpensive! A capsule wardrobe is a set of neutrals + basics that you group together and rotate giving you multiple outfits. I created this capsule wardrobe using my favorite color combo, black + white. You can go about this how you wish and incorporate your favorite colors or prints. Next, I added animal prints. If you look closely at the white button-up shirt, there is an imprinted animal print. I love this so much because it makes it look really chic + high-end. Now, I'm going to show you how to look expensive on a limited budget using the same pieces.

Make a Customized Half and Half T-shirt in 2 Simple Steps

Not sure what shirt to wear? Why not do a half and half t-shirt? It's super easy, too. I love the uniqueness of this t-shirt, and I think it's a fantastic upcycle, especially for those who have a bunch of t-shirts and don't wear them on a regular basis. Check out this custom half and half t-shirt tutorial, where I'll show you how easy and fun it is to make one. I went for a half black half white t-shirt style, but you can do any color and print your heart desires. Let's get started!

How to Style a T-shirt Dress

Once the Spring and Summer seasons are here there is so much excitement around changing up your look and being able to wear dresses more often. Having a hard time choosing between all the fun, cute options? How about a dress that has unlimited styling options? Keep scrolling to learn more

Where to Wear: Four Spring Outfits

Spring is in the air, and I don’t know about you but just the littlest hint of sunshine has brightened my mood. I’m ready for all the fun outdoor activities that come with the warmer weather -- weekends at the winery, patio happy hours, park picnics and more! And of course, I’m ready to break out my spring outfits that have been hanging sad in my closet for months. If you, too, are looking for some spring outfit inspo, I’m sharing a few outfit ideas.

Five Ways To Wear Cropped Wide Leg Jeans

If you're ready to branch out from skinny jeans, a pair of wide leg crops may be your next favorite denim style! Give those calves some breathing room this spring in any of these on-trend transitional outfits.

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.

5 Minute Scarf Refashion for DIY Mothers Day Gift (plus 8 More Ideas)

Hello Friends,Today I have a simple scarf re-fashion that you can make as a Mothe's Day gift or just for yourself. I have to confess, this is not my design I stole it from my nieces who wore theirs to a family gathering. I thought that it was such a lovely idea and I wanted to try it for myself. I really like the asymmetrical way that the scarf hangs when you wear it like a poncho and the versatile way you can still wear it as a scarf. Over the years I have received several of these pretty shawl scarves and I do like wearing them but they are a little difficult to keep on if you are just wearing them as scarves. Converting them to ponchos allows you to wear them without worrying about them falling off your shoulders. So if you are like me and you have a few of these wrap/scarves laying around you may what to convert some of them too.

How To Make Scrunchies With Hair Ties

Before We Get StartedToday I am using some simple cotton fabric because it is easy to sew, inexpensive to buy, and available in a wide variation of colors and patterns. I like to make ones to match my favorite sewing project. But you can use all different types of fabrics to make these. I would suggest staying away from thicker, less flexible fabrics though. My personal favorite material for scrunchies is stretch velvet, they come out so pretty!

Make a Super Simple Drawstring Cycling Backpack With Night Lights

Don't you just hate it when you need a backpack, but you can't find one that's the perfect size? Not too small but big enough to store extra items? The answer to such a dilemma is a drawstring backpack. It's simpler than you think, and I'm going to show you how to make a drawstring backpack in no time. Also, it's perfect for cycling enthusiasts as I'm also going to show you how to put a clip for your helmet or a cap! And if that's not all, You'll learn how to attach a velcro strip to add reflective lights. Let's start this tutorial!

Make These Stunning Tie-Dye Overalls in Just a Few Steps

Everyone is tie-dying sweatsuits or old t-shirts, but tie-dying can go further than that, you know. I'm taking this trend up a notch and decided to tie-dye…. Overalls! That's right, baby! I went all out and made a simple overall into something fun and trendy. The tie-dye overalls that I'll be using are 100% cotton, which is a great fabric to dye. I will be using a natural black dye to make these easy tie-dye overalls. So, let's get to it. Keep on scrolling, and I'll show you how to make tie-dye overalls.

How to Apply Watercolor Wash to Your White Clothes

In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how I added watercolor wash tie-dye to a tiered white skirt I made. It’s a little different than traditional tie-dye, but the effect is beautiful and adds a little spice to my outfit. Follow along to learn how to watercolor wash your garments!

Color Blocking & Pattern Testing

How to Refashion a Dress to a Corset Back

If you follow me on instagram I hinted at doing this tutorial a little while back and well… here it is! One of my many side gigs is doing alterations for the locals in our small town. Recently I had a rush of bridesmaid clients and this is the second time I’ve had to do this particular alteration so I figured it would make a nice tutorial.