I'm 21 and a sewing amateur on a tight budget. This is kind of a mix of showing off things I've done and a place to collect things I would like to do.
Sealed with a Stitch
I found a zip that matches my fabric perfectly, but as you can see it is incredibly too long:
Fear not! For it can easily be shortened.Step 1: Measure your zip and choose a length to suit your project
I made a skirt so I chose a length of 7”.Step 2: Mark the…
Infinity scarf, so easy to make and is a great gift idea. Use a light weight fabric for warmer weather like chiffon and a thicker fabric for colder weather like jersey or knit.
Tutorial here: https://www.simplicity.com/t-how-to-sew-infinity-scarf.aspx
Fabric is my own design in organic jersey, get some here: Spoonflower
(Source: opencoven)
Can we please talk about how amazing this idea is? Sewing a bra into a backless dress so you don’t have to go without or worry about the straps showing! Nothing is worse than worrying about your straps all night or worrying a boob flying out to say hello and for the extra special ladies who simply cannot go without a bra.
Photo and idea belongs to the owner I was simply not creative enough to think of this myself.
{BASIC SEWING} A zine of “YOU-torials” written and illustrated by Madam Chino is now available on the madamchino website! Here is a sample page showing how to sew with elastic thread. #zine #book #DIY #sew #sewing #draw #drawing #line #art #pencil #fashion #illustration #tutorial
Adventures of pea - To make herself seem wiser when answering questions in class, Pea likes to dress up like an old woman. Cue old blouse from her aunt and lumpy cardigan.
Sidenote: I wore this outfit to school last week. I did not seem any less clueless than I actually was.Not in picture: post-lunch food baby and uncomfortable tugging at waistband.
(via pamandpea)