life lived creatively
Clothes making is a wonderful way to make sure you’re wearing exactly what you want to! I’ve made everything from a t-shirt to a wedding dress & all sorts of things between. Look in this section for tips on altering RTW {ready to wear} clothing, using patterns, picking fabric, etc. If you’re looking for clothes making tips, I’ve got you covered! ; D
We are just two days {really a day & a smidge} away from Sewvember! Last year I joined in on two hashtags on Instagram – #sewvember & #bpsewvember. It was “sew” much fun! I decided this weekend to make some preparations, so this will be the best Sewvember ever! Keep reading to find out more […] Read more…
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I mentioned in my Monthly Roundup post that I followed along with the Summer Sew Along over at Needle & Foot Fine Fabrics. Since I needed to finish all the edges still, I thought I’d share how I do it. Finishing necklines & arm holes & doing hems is always something I put off! It’s […] Read more…
Last month I showed y’all how to fix a low neckline with a pleat. Today I’ll show you how to do it by adding a shoulder seam. The method you use really depends on the shirt you’re trying to alter. I’ll discuss how to decide what method to use & finishing seams on knit material. […] Read more…
Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off? Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack. Some have good tailors while some just got lucky! I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting. So, […] Read more…
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas?!? It’s getting tougher to show the projects I’m working on because most of them are gifts. The first Christmas dinner for me is coming up next weekend, so it’s crunch time. I decided to share a quick tutorial for making a double sided twisted cowl – easier to make […] Read more…
Yes, I made myself new pants and the best part is, they fit! I sewn everything from my own wedding dress to quilts and beyond. Making pants, besides pajama bottoms, has been a tough one for me. I’ve made toddler blue jeans, but making pants for myself has never been successful. You know why? I […] Read more…