women’s clothing

Versatile Necktie Turorial

Have you seen the fun neckties everyone is wearing? I’ve yet to determine if I can pull one off, but I absolutely love the look. They dress up a simple shirt, take a summer blazer to the next level, and look adorable tied to a purse handle keeping it at the ready. I have seen [...]

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Tutorial ~ Simple A Line Skirt (No Zippers, No Buttons!)

Hello friends! It feels like it has been ages since we last talked. We made it to Utah in a snow storm and today the temps are supposed to be in the 70′s – it’s feeling all sorts of springy out there. Blossoms are popping up on the trees, the tulips at my moms have [...]

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Tutorial ~ Dolman Sleeve Shirt

Pin It I shared this dolman sleeve shirt tutorial on Me Sew Crazy as part of her New Year’s ReSewLution Series. It was meant to introduce an idea of just taking a shirt you like and use it as a starting point to make a new shirt with different elements. Since then, I have had [...]

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How To Hem Trouser Style (Wide Leg) Jeans Without A Sewing Machine

Pin It Does anyone else have a habit of buying jeans that are too long with the intention of having them hemmed, only to leave them sitting in the drawer for months? If you come in under 5′ 6″ I am guessing you’re nodding yes (or at least that is what I will tell myself [...]

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Tutorial ~ Ruffle Chiffon Flower

Pin It I make hair accessories for a local boutique and have been trying to make a chiffon flower that would be perfect for special occasions like weddings and such. I think I finally got it. Layers and layers of ruffles and just the right amount of pouf. I made some little tiny ones for [...]

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Tutorial ~ Ruffle Cuff Pant Legs

Would a 32 year-old look crazy wearing ruffled leg pants? Don’t answer that, cause I love these little britches and I might just make me some anyways! I love how the ruffles look like they are bursting out of the seams, like they just grew out the bottom. I saw this idea on Pinterest from [...]

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Tutorial ~ Adult Top To A Child’s Ruched Top Refashion

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Tutorial ~ Lounge Pants Or Pajama Bottoms

I should say this is more of a mini tutorial. When I posted the tutorials for the knit waistband and exposed sport elastic waistband, a few of you wanted to know the specifics for the the bottoms. You really could use any pattern or tutorial, just keep in mind that you will want to have [...]

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Tutorial ~ Exposed Sport Elastic Waistband

You know the exposed wide elastic waistband on boys boxers and such? They look a tad more masculine than a gathered waistband, and so easy! Plus, if you are short on fabric, this technique is the perfect solution to making the most if it. A few of you have asked for the pattern on the [...]

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Tutorial ~ How To Make A Knit Waistband

Pin It It was a happy accident that led me to add an elasticized knit waistband to these pajama bottoms. So glad too, because it was so easy, and I prefer the look over a gathered waistband. Being a little wider and soft they are nice and comfy for little tummies, and allow for a [...]

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