Trying to Learn How to Sew: Help!
HI! Lately, I’ve become a real DIY kind of person. Fixing my own pc, taking my own lunch to school/work, you know — all that good stuff. I have also bought a sewing machine.Continue Reading: Trying to...
View ArticleCheck Out My DIY High-Waisted Skirt!
In my attempt to be a recessionista and as an attempt to being more unique, I bought some fabric from the local fabric store to make my own skirt (inspired by the mid-waisted floral skirts, such as the...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Sweatpants
Everyone has at least one pair of sweatpants. I didn’t really care about how stylish they looked until winter came, and jeans just weren’t going to keep me warm enough. So i went and looked for a pair...
View ArticleVintage Sewing Patterns: Casual Daywear in the 1930s & 1940s
Vintage patterns never fail to inspire or have me wishing more than ever that I knew how to sew. (Is it too late for me to learn, I wonder?) These vintage sewing pattern images are also terrific for...
View ArticleHow to Stitch This Romantic Lace Ballet Skirt
Believe it or not, you can make this skirt yourself.
View ArticleMy Sewing Machine: 1970s Singer Genie 353
This was the sewing machine I learned to sew on… well not this exact one but my mom’s Singer Genie 353. It is the most basic of sewing machines yet my favorite by far and has worked tirelessly for my...
View ArticleTUTORIAL: How To Alter Cute Vintage Shirts To Fit You
A well-fitted vintage shirt can be both effortless and super cute for summer. I’m probably diminishing my chances of finding something great while thrifting by doing this, but I think everyone should...
View ArticleHow I Learned How to Sew
Proudly showing off my first wearable garment, a skirt by Colette Patterns! I’m fascinated by how many different paths lead toward the life of a seamstress. Some girls catch the sewing bug from their...
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