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carrielyn

Carrie Foster, Scottsdale, AZ, US
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I love to sew my own dresses because they fit that way. I have been sewing since I was 5 years old. It is hot where I live so there are many sundresses to make and wear! My Mother taught me many sewing skills and I am grateful to her.

craft interests: fashion, gifts, home decorating, jewelry making, quilting, restyle, sewing

Gender: Female

Member Since: 08/28/2011

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Restyled Leather Purse

Sep 9, 2011

With these dark t shirt iron on transfers you can embelish leather , no worries just follow instructions to exact on the Avery product. Have a great time restyling one of your old little...

restyle dress from Man's XL shirt

Sep 7, 2011
2 comments

The bodice is made from the 2 sleeves. Gather the rounded large end sew ruffle to cuff keep buttonhole of cuff at waist end for it will have ties for bow coming out of it. sew cuff and ruffle right...

Denim Apron

Aug 28, 2011
4 comments

Cut open leg to open out largest end will be bottom of apron. Fold in half cut out shape of apron, just like you would a paper heart. Decorate with back pockets whatever you want. Sew ruffle on edge...

Re: Romantic leather handbag for summer

Very cute. What pattern was used if any?

posted: 4:05 pm on September 9th

Re: Upcycled skirt

can you tell me what it was before it was a cute skirt? Nice job!

posted: 12:14 pm on September 9th

Re: restyle dress from Man's XL shirt

I encourage everyone to post comments idea changes, variations of shirt fabrics ect. I am having a blast restyling things and can't wait to do this dress again. Any ?'s about this dress please post and I will be sure to answer promply. Love this project, it is cheap fun in a bad economy! LOL

posted: 7:47 pm on September 7th

Re: Denim Apron

Thank you!

posted: 6:18 pm on September 7th

Re: And the Fall Fashion Challenge Winner Is...

Very classy!

posted: 12:42 pm on August 28th

Re: Denim Apron

This was an easy fun project. I hope to see other versions and or comments about other design ideas. I think this website is great fun.

posted: 12:17 pm on August 28th