Who knew it could be so much fun to recycle old clothes? For the vast majority of the year, I’ve been working on slowly making a handmade closet I’m crazy about instead of shopping for more, poorly-made, overpriced clothing. It’s been so rewarding to expand my sewing skills and grow a handcrafted, curated closet. The […] Read more…
Have you ever found the cutest dress in a thrift store… only to realize it’s several sizes too big? That’s exactly what inspired this week’s refashion project. This lace dress was absolutely gorgeous (and only $4.00) but drowned me when I tried it on. Since I didn’t really need another white dress, I decided to […] Read more…
Making your own DIY shoes doesn’t have to be an intimidating process left only for shoe cobblers and professionals. With a few little tweaks and some small tricks, you can transform your old shoes into something you are really excited to slip on in the morning with this quick and easy shoe makeover. Personally, I […] Read more…
Today we’ll be bringing new life to a classic fashion staple: the little black dress. What better way to start the week than with a DIY dress? To make this dress you’ll need about 1- 1 1/2 hours of time. You won’t need any fancy tools besides a basic sewing machine and even though I […] Read more…
How many old t shirts do you have lying around that are ready for some extra lovin? If your dresser looks anything like mine…. chances are…. a lot. That’s where today’s DIY t shirt stencil makeover comes in. Similar to the scissor stencil we created last year, (that has over 1,000 downloads by the way!) this […] Read more…
So, in less time than it would have taken to go lingerie shopping, I whipped this sexy little number up. It really took less than a half hour and took minimal sewing. There is no pattern. Just use your own body and create a look that’s all your own and fits you perfectly. 🙂 Here’s how I did it so you can make your own too.
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We all love a pair of blue jeans- but that still doesn’t mean we can’t mix it up every once in awhile right? This ten minute jean refashion is quick and easy and makes a feminine statement. I love how the subtle lace detail adds dimension but can still be paired with almost anything. These […] Read more…
I don’t know what it is about the rainy morning that makes me feel incredibly creative. There’s something about the gloomy weather that makes me excited to stay inside, make a delicious homemade latte, and create something new. What about you? As I was steaming my morning cup of milk in preparation for the best […] Read more…
Autumn is officially in full swing and I couldn’t be happier about it! To make the season extra special, let’s start the week with 6 easy-to-make sweater refashions. Each one is quick and easy to make, updates a look in a matter of minutes, and comes with full instructions. I just love a good sweater […] Read more…
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ sweatshirt refashion? In today’s post, I’ll show you exactly how to turn any sweatshirt into a leopard print cardigan with just a few easy steps. In the past it has been so fun to makeover our sweaters. Adding suede elbow patches, creating no-sew makeovers with handmade stencils, and even […] Read more…
