Tag Archives: fashion

New One Minute Video: How to Stencil a Design on Jeans

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

Blue jeans aren’t just for cowboys anymore. Move on over you rugged men, we’ve got some fashion statements to make. We’re distressing them, cropping them, acid washing them and fraying them–anything to make our jeans cool and different. Now you … Continue reading →

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Throwback Tuesday: A Mumu Makeover

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

A fun summer makeover for you from a few years ago:   Seriously, who cares if I get freckles on my legs. Sometimes you just need to go outside, relax and accept what the sun has to offer. I know … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Denim Dress Refashion

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

Who doesn’t love a good denim dress? Well not this one. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie! What were you thinking? No wonder someone dropped it off at the thrift store. They probably laid it on the doorstep, rang the doorbell and ran. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Cropped Denim Jacket

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

Just spent two weeks in Minnesota so I thought this would be the perfect post to bring back to life: Time froze for me the other day while at my beautiful niece Melanie’s house in St. Paul. The kids playing hockey in the driveway, … Continue reading →

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Throwback Sunday: Mother of the Bride Dress Redesign

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Another good tutorial worth unearthing from the archives: I’ve never been a good clothes shopper. Just ask my sister, Jan, who would painstakingly shop for the perfect outfits while I was off swimming, riding my bike, and hanging out with … Continue reading →

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Throwback Sunday: DIY Summer Maxi Skirt Redesign Tutorial

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

Another early post worth pulling from the archives. Thank you Cooper for being such a good sport and taking so many pictures of your mom back then. 🙂  I’ve been seeing summer maxi dresses and skirts everywhere! And I had … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Dress Redesign (Mad Men Inspired)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

OK, so maybe I HAVE been watching too much Mad Men this summer. BUT THOSE DRESSES!!!! I just can’t get enough! I want one……. So….. I found this little number at the thrift store the other day and made it … Continue reading →

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Throwback Saturday: Shirt Redesign

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

“Life is trying things to see if they work.” -Ray Bradbury This shirt and post are the perfect examples of Ray Bradbury’s quote. When I started out redesigning this huge shirt, I wasn’t really sure where I was going with … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Lace-Up Sweatshirt

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

If you’ve been thinking about adding a little athleisure wear to your wardrobe but don’t want to spend lots of money, here’s a quick change you can make to your beloved sweatshirt so you can be stylish and comfy at … Continue reading →

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A Great Gift For Mother’s Day: The Refashion Handbook $10 Sale

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

One of the best ways to learn to sew, is transforming thrift store clothes into something more modern. Not only is it much more cost friendly than buying new fabric, but you can do your part to help keep so … Continue reading →

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