This peacock tutu tutorial that Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shared on The Train to Crazy has me completely rethinking my Halloween costume. Head over to the site for details on how to create your own! [Via One Pretty Thing] Inspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween […]
Now that boot season is in full swing, nobody wants to walk around in slouchy, misshapen footwear. With this very useful boot shaper insert tutorial from Lucinda at Sew Wrong, you can keep your boot collection in tip-top condition on the cheap. Without creases and cracks from toppling over in your closet, your favorite boots […]
I’m all about freedom and personal expression, but as much as I wish it weren’t true- it’s easier to be taken seriously when dressed in a suit. The principle applies to public speaking, job interviews, and even at social events, like weddings. The way we dress reflects how we want to be perceived- and a […]
Glitter ‘n Glue’s Kristen Turner shows us how to make your own designer-looking Lucite cuff with a plastic tube, some gold spray paint, and a hint of elbow grease. Check out her blog post for a video tutorial.
I’m a girl who likes a lot of color. And, in clothing, I’m all but helpless to resist the call of appliques, contrast colors, and fabric insets. That’s why I’m such a fan of this tutorial from Crafty Mamas, which shows you how to update a t-shirt pattern to include contrast fabrics and a faux […]
I always enjoy a good holiday sweater and this screen printed kitty sweater with googly eyes by Pretty Snake is some highly appropriate Halloween attire if you ask me. [via doobybrain] More: Scenes from RISD Student/Alumni Fair
Adding a panel of fabric to each side of a too-small t-shirt is a great way to give new life to a shirt that would otherwise be bound for the rag bin. Have unsightly pit stains? (Yeah, I said it.) The panel extends under the arm, so it’ll take care of those too! A big […]
