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 […]
High-Waisted Pencil Skirt Tutorial
If you haven’t seen me mention it before, I have this vintage mustard-yellow skirt that has become indispensable in my wardrobe. So much so that I knew I needed to make a pattern from it so that I could make copies. I’ve made three so far (though one was a prototype) and I have another […]
DIY Tangled Chain Earrings
After several sewing-intensive tutorials, I thought it was time for some easy (but awesome) jewelry. These were inspired by some earrings I saw in a shop, and they are quite simple to re-create. Just look how short the supplies list is–you hardly need anything to make these! Several of the types of chain I used […]
Scalloped Shorts Tutorial
As rain drizzled outside my window, I sat sewing these butter-yellow scalloped shorts that just scream “Spring” and wondered when I’ll have a chance to wear them. Soon, I hope, because they’ve been on my mind ever since I saw Chloe Sevigny going wild for Chloe scallops earlier this year. Image from elle.com Since then […]
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 Bow Back T-Shirt
This is another one of those projects that I saw on the Urban Outfitters website (here), and immediately thought to myself, “Damn, I could make that!” Last week I was looking forward to making it, but just couldn’t fit it in my schedule until today. Sometimes when I can’t immediately make something that’s on my […]
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 […]