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Tag Archives: fashion
Easy Last Minute DIY Gift: Flannel and Fringe Scarf (Tutorial and Video)
Little did my mom know that when she declared the Christmas of 1971 as a “Handmade Holiday,” she changed my life forever. I can still remember feeling so honored and loved when even my dad, who was Mr. Busy and Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged DIY, fashion, gifts, plaid flannel and fringe scarf, Sewing, tutorial, video
17 Comments
Easy to Make Festive Faux Fur Collar So You Can Attend Your Holiday Parties in Style
It’s no secret that I love parties! The bigger, the better. The more the merrier. So many reasons for a party, so little time. I truly am a walking party cliche. 🙂 To me, one of the best things about the holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged alterations, DIY, fashion, faux fur collar, holiday parties, Sewing, tutorial
7 Comments
Throwback Tuesday: An Upcycled Sweater Just in Time For Christmas
Thrift store clothes amaze me. Even after all these years of shopping second hand, I’m still thrilled when I find quality clothing for very little moolah. And even better, they don’t even have to fit when you know how to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, sweater, tutorial
6 Comments
Throwback Saturday: Five Minute T-Shirt Shrug Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I felt a bit of fall in the air yesterday. I’m not ready to give up my summer dresses quite yet so here’s a great way to be able to wear them a little … Continue reading
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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, t-shirt shrug, The Refashion Handbook, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
2 Comments
Throwback Tuesday: DIY Ruffled T-Shirt Cardigan Tutorial
Here’s another refashion blast from the past that I think still holds up. So, if you’ve been thinking about giving this refashion thing a whirl, it’s the perfect beginning project. I promise you will be successful. 🙂 What should we … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial
11 Comments
New One Minute Video: How to Add Pockets to a Dress or a Skirt
Oh, the luxury of a good pocket–perfect for phones, lipstick, or loose change. Plus, you can plunge your hands into them to look effortlessly casual during social situations. But what to do if your favorite dress or skirt is pocketless? … Continue reading
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Tagged add pockets, alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, giveaway, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, The Refashion Handbook, tutorial
6 Comments
New One Minute Video: How to Stencil a Design on Jeans
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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Tagged alterations, Bleach stencil, clothing, denim, DIY, fashion, jeans, Refashion, tutorial
8 Comments
Throwback Tuesday: A Mumu Makeover
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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Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, dress, fashion, Hawaiian dress, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, tutorial
14 Comments
Throwback Saturday: Denim Dress Refashion
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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Tagged alterations, clothing, denim dress, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, upcycling
37 Comments
Throwback Saturday: Cropped Denim Jacket
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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Tagged alterations, clothing, Cropped Denim Jacket, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, recycling, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling
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