When I first learned to make these, we were living in a basement, and our furniture is all really dark. So I decided that the cheapest way for me to brighten up our living room was to buy plain pillows and make pillowcases that were whatever pattern, color, and texture that I wanted. I love, love, love these envelope pillowcases … Continue reading “DIY Envelope Pillowcase [Sewing Tutorial]”
Fabric: Wool fabric from Joann Dallas and I were shopping a few weeks ago and I found the cutest poncho at Ross, but when I picked it up to look at it, all I could think was, “I can totally make this!” Then, when I found this perfect fabric at Joann’s, project poncho was go. I found a couple different … Continue reading “DIY Poncho [Sewing Tutorial]”
Fabric: Thick knit fabric from Jo-Ann Fabric Pattern: Mimi’s DIY Pencil Skirt Tutorial When I go to stores and see their stretchy fabric skirts, I always get this glimpse of hope that one might just fit me. Every time, it turns out to be a complete fail, and even the x-large is too tight. It’s times like these when sewing knowledge … Continue reading “DIY Knit Pencil Skirt”
Fabric: Cotton knit from Joann I am so excited to be a part of Selfish Sewing Week! When I was looking through all of the fabulous patterns on Indiesew, I had to make a list because they were all so good! I decided to go with the Union St. Tee by Hey June because you can do so many things … Continue reading “Union St. Tee V-Neck”
Fabric: Gray Jersey Knit from The Loft (Micheal Lavine’s Upstairs) Pattern: similar and similar Last first day of school… until we’re both officially graduated at least! Then I get to take classes for “fun”. Who does that? With Dallas having staff benefits, it would be dumb of me not to take classes for really cheap. Last week, Dallas was so … Continue reading “DIY Dress”
Since I’m so tall, there was no way I was going to find fabric wide enough for me to cut the whole circle at once (you shorter people – be grateful). Unless I want a circle mini skirt, but I don’t think anyone wants that. I definitely underestimated how much fabric it would take when I started this project…(3.5 yards). … Continue reading “DIY Midi Circle Skirt for Tall Women”
shirt: similar / skirt: made by me / shoes: Payless Fabric: Jo-Ann’s / mesh sequin fabric (diamond pattern) & navy nylon fabric Pattern: Based from this tutorial, a few adjustments made since I had 3 layers. (see sewing notes) ^ I’m a little tea pot, anyone? That’s what Dallas was singing when he took that shot. I’m making a skirt for my … Continue reading “DIY Sequin Skirt”
Believe it or not, my first attempt at this shirt was a miserable failure. So after crying a lot, taking a break for a few days, and a weekend in St. George, I was ready to try again. Thankfully, I had enough fabric left over to try one more time. As you can tell, the second attempt turned out much … Continue reading “DIY Striped T-Shirt”
My beautiful mother was gracious enough to let me take some pictures of her in the shirt that I made for her birthday a few weeks ago. I watched this video to learn how to do the button loophole and it was surprisingly easy and kind of fun! I used this See&Sew pattern (pattern B6157 – view A) from Joann’s. … Continue reading “Butterick 6157 – Semi-Fitted Pullover Top”
For my mom’s birthday I made her a shirt out of this fabric and I was in love. So since I still had a little over a yard left, I decided to use a different pattern and see if I could finish a shirt for myself in one day! My other goal was to really try and do it all … Continue reading “DIY High Low Raglan Top”
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