A Taste of "My Fair Lady"
5 commentsThis dress was commissioned by a woman who saw something similar in a department store window. We made a couple design changes to better fit her shape and sense of style.
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How to Use a Loop Turner
14 commentsA loop turner is one of my favorite tools that turns bias strips into tubes in no time so you can make “loopy” flowers, edging, or the skinniest spaghetti straps you’ve ever seen.
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How to Make Scrappy Chrysanthemums
11 commentsUse up all kinds of fabric scraps to make these quick-and-easy blooms! They're perfect for gifts and embellishing.
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How to: Zippers (Part 3)
5 commentsLet me introduce you to my favorite zipper, Miss Invisible! I'll cover how to put one in using a handy foot and also how to finish it off, top and bottom!
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Hot Fashion in BRAG Showroom at Gibbs College!
I attended the Grand Opening of the BRAG Showroom featuring three very talented designers...I was so impressed!
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Make a Pair of Leaf-Motif Earrings
Make a lovely, eye-catching pair of leafy earrings with just a few materials.
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"Grow"-cery Cowboy Shirt Bag
4 commentsThe "Grow"-cery* Cowboy bag is a medium messenger bag with a folded top, to keep your items secure. The top allows you to fill it up, with room to grow!
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How to Embroider the Back Pocket of Your Favorite Pair of Jeans
4 commentsGot pocket envy? Here's how to transform your plain back pockets into mini works of art!
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Design Boards Focus Your Inspiration
3 commentsInspiration is everywhere, but recognizing it and transforming it into something is the essence of creativity.
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Clipping and Notching
I’m not talking sports jargon. I’m talking about a couple of procedures that are absolutely necessary if you want perfectly sewn curves.
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How to Make an Inset Pocket
10 commentsWith this tutorial, you'll learn how simple it is to add cute and practical inset pockets to virtually any garment.
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How to: Zippers (Part 2)
6 commentsIn this zipper post, we will go over a super-easy craft-style zipper I love to use!
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Make It: Painted Shoes
17 commentsHi, crafters! Pictured here is a pair of Vans I designed and painted for a friend of my daughter. Altogether, research, design, and execution took about 30 hours, but this was my first attempt...
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Book Review: Complete Embellishing
I love Kayte Terry's crafts and designs, and her new embellishment book is amazing, too!
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How to Make a Belt and Use Quilting for Your Fashion Inspiration
5 commentsTake a new look at patterns from the past, revise old techniques, and give them a fresh purpose.
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Make It: Lacy Headband
8 commentsHair accessories are all the rage right now. Sure, you could buy one in a store, but I'll show you how easy it is to make your own!
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Combine Crochet with Sewing for an Adorable Dress
4 commentsThe Wardrobe Refashion blog is a great place to find all sorts of inspiration, like this recently posted crochet collar/dress.
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Zippers (Part 1)
25 commentsZippers. They almost succeeded in ending my sewing passion. In part one of this series, let's look at a standard garment zipper and pick up some pointers on the way!
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Remarkable & Memorable Secret Postcard Pocket Purse
Over the years, my secret postcard purse has been the most popular of my designs. It features a transparent panel that allows you to change the look by inserting photos, postcards, you name it.
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