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 …
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 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: …
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 …
Well, I may be no Blake Lively, but my handmade shirt is pretty darn close! I recently took on this Triangle Gem T-shirt project for Brit + Co and I have to say — it’s the perfect way to keep yourself busy. Am I little crazy for taking this on? Yes, probably. I hope I’m not …
Festival season is upon us, and summer is so near (thank goodness!). Luckily for us DIYers, festival season gives us even more reasons to craft up a storm. I teamed up with eHow to teach you how to make a rhinestone bra, just in time for your outdoor music adventures. There’s a good …
I’ve got yet another DIY at Brit + Co this week! This time, it’s a watercolor jacket made from a plain sweatshirt. I’ve always loved working watercolors, and fabric dye is the closest thing I’ll get to it (at least, for clothing projects). All it takes is four steps and a few supplies. Read …
Despite the talk of spring on the horizon, it’s still feeling very much like winter here in New York. And while many DIYers are planning spring and summer projects – myself included! – I decided there’s still room for a faux fur jacket DIY. I mean, there’s always room for one…especially when it involves badass …
If you’re anything like me, you own quite the collection of fabric scraps and remnants. And if you’re really like me, you like to put them to good use. So, for this week’s project, I put a spin on a pair of well-loved, black denim jeans with a few plaid flannel scraps. My finished project cost next …
