Mimi put up some great how-to videos on how to use ribbon to add draping style lines to your dress form. I’ll admit it, I watch Project Runway and I always admire the neat geometric criss-cross lines on their forms. – Link.
Morgan on ThreadBanger reinterprets the new spring 08 look of ruffles and shows you how to create your own ruffle vest! Link.
LudicrousLouisa used a patchwork skirt tutorial from the Just Tutes blog to make this beautiful rainbow-inspired skirt that would be a perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe. Click the link for more info on how she made it and to check out the tutorial. Link. Related: Scrap Patchwork Skirt – Link.
Guys are hard to shop for, but BurdaStyle makes it easier for you to make something for the dude in your life. Sew up a 4-fold lined silk tie with this great tutorial. Link.
The BurdaStyle site features a helpful photo tutorial on how to blind hem your jeans. I’m dying to try this technique out on my next way-too-long pair. Link.
For all you fashion lovers out there, Wenlan Chia has a new book out called Twinkle’s Weekend Knits: 20 Fast Designs for Fun Getaways. Her first book, Twinkle’s Big City Knits, was a big hit and one of my favorite knitting books of all time. In this second book, she uses again her signature chunky […]
Bitter Purl has a free pattern to knit up this beautiful asymetrical cabled cardigan that’s the perfect layering piece with its buttoned funnel neck. Link.
