This is one of the faux fur collar prototypes I made for my tutorial, but when I made it I didn’t add any ribbon or fastener, so whenever I wore it I had to use a pin or brooch to affix it around my neck. I decided to remedy that the other day by adding […]
Free Cable-Knit Headband Pattern
Get this free, easy, cable-knit headband pattern to knit up cozy winter earwarmers.
DIY Leather Passport Cover
This is one of those projects that I really meant to do before my trip to Paris, but I just didn’t get around to it. Since I have no international trips on my horizon right now I considered putting it on the back-burner, but now it’s done and my passport is all ready for my […]
DIY Floral Waist Belt
When I started this project I envisioned a hybrid of this and this belt, and I think that’s pretty close to what I achieved. Materials: Leather (I used a recycled thrift store jacket) Fabric (less than 1/4 of a yard) 3-inch wide belt backing 1-inch buckles (2) Sewing machine Leather needle Iron Leather punch (optional, […]
DIY Swallow Brooch
Lately everyone and her mother has been going gaga for the Miu Miu spring collection. The satin sparrow print maryjanes are particularly hot, though cuffington’s satin kitty cats are certainly not shabby, either. Though I have been a lover of bird prints (and cat prints–I have the crazy cat lady sweater to prove it) for […]
DIY Flower Pin
It may not feel like it to some of you poor things in colder climes, but spring is in the air. Or it will be soon, I promise. If winter seems like it will never end, perhaps a cheery flower pin will help lift your mood. They’re certainly popping up everywhere these days, as you […]
DIY Faux Fur Collar
All of the faux fur collars in my etsy shop are vintage, but they haven’t exactly been easy to find, and the variety is rather limited. Thus I decided to try my hand at making my own. Since I’m selling them I debated whether to make a tutorial of the process, but I like to […]
DIY Stenciled Leggings
I’ve been wanting to do some fabric stenciling for a while now, but hadn’t gotten around to getting the supplies. While we were in Florida, however, we were staying right near a Micheal’s, so I dragged my boyfriend over there with me to look for some suitable paint. I figured I’d either buy fabric paint […]
DIY Ribbon Pearl Necklace
Recently on Net-a-porter (which I mostly only browse for DIY inspiration) I came across this totally unaffordable (for me, anyway) Lanvin glass pearl necklace. That’s right, $595 and not even real pearls, although I’m sure it would cost ten times as much if oysters actually participated in its creation. What I like about it is […]