Nothing makes me geek out more than totally transforming old clothes. (Or any item, really.) Extra points for turning it into a trendy piece that would cost 5 times more in stores! Take this off-the-shoulder project, for example. It was made with a Men’s denim button down, thanks to fusible webbing tape and elastic. Yes, that means it’s …
What would the crafting world be without safety pins? I know I’d be pretty lost without them. They’ve saved the day when I’ve tried (over and over again) to get the perfect fit on a piece of DIY clothing. You know how it goes. So when I spotted a $168 Free People star studded pullover, …
I’m digging the lace-up thing going on. A little bit 70s, a whole lot of 90s. It also happens to be one of those concepts that’s real easy to replicate. You don’t necessarily need an eyelet setter… trust me! Here’s the low-down on how to transform your average plaid shirt into a little lace-up number. …
I’m a sucker for memorabilia… postcards, stickers, and everything in between. Fortunately, I’ve cut back on my sentimental collections in the interest of keeping my belongings sparse and simple. The one exception? PATCHES! I’ve gathered quite a few while traveling and supply shopping in the hopes of whipping up a crazy, eye-catching denim jacket. And it finally …
When you dabble in different types of projects, it’s easy to build up quite the supply stash. I know you feel me on this one. And since I’m always (literally, always) trying to think of ways of to use remnants, I decided to whip up this patchwork back patch. You know… just prepping for cool-grandma-status …
When it comes to fabric projects, I have always loved dabbling in dyes — figuratively, at least. Not trying to turn myself into a Lisa Frank character anytime soon. And since I know you don’t have a million hours to sift through five years of projects, here’s a rundown of my favorite fabric dye tutorials from over the years: …
It goes without saying that Halloween is a DIYer’s dream holiday. There’s nothing better than an excuse to make a hilariously ridiculous outfit and wear it out in public. Or, if you’re like me, you make an easy no-sew strawberry outfit and then accidentally lock your keys in your trunk — …
I have to admit: I don’t mix and match prints often. But when I do, you can be sure there’s some kind of neutral striped pattern involved. For my latest DIY at eHow, I decided to combine summery bright flowers with a thrifted white shirt by creating no-sew, iron on appliques. Talk about an instant …
I know, I know…you’re probably thinking, “This girl is obsessed with watermelon print”! In a way, I kind of am. I love how easy it is to transform anything into a “watermelon” using a specific color scheme and repeating pattern. Red, green and black teardrops — it’s all you need to get the point across. It’s also …
For a quick and easy way to spice up a pair of plain denim shorts, head on over to eHow for one of my latest projects. This is a no-sew and beginner friendly DIY! Even if you’re an experienced crafter, you can’t deny how awesome the simpler projects are. Check out the project, right …
It’s sure feeling summer here in New York (finally!). I put together an easy sewing project, a Scalloped Lace Crop Top, over at eHow. If you’ve never sewn elastic before, this is the perfect way to start off. I also adore this project because it highlights the scalloped edge that traditional lace fabrics feature. Love …
