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
Usually, when I start a project I’ve had some kind of inspiration. This shirt making project was no different. I saw this Hi Lo Top over at Melly Sews that really struck my fancy. One of the best parts about this pattern – it was free! Of course, free clothing patterns usually means adjustments, since they are usually […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to refashion pants into a skirt, in case you couldn’t tell by the title! I had this pair of brown dress pants that never fit quite right. They were really snug through the hips and thighs. Rather than toss them into the giveaway pile, I decided to convert them […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to make a pattern from old leggings to make a brand new pair. I wear leggings or yoga pants just about every day. That’s one of the perks of working from home! Why be uncomfortable when no one’s looking? 🙂 The leggings I’m using for the pattern have […] Read more…
I decided at the beginning of the year I wouldn’t buy any new clothes this year. My intention was to make at least one garment a month. That didn’t happen. Then, I told myself I would work on it when school got out. I would have the whole summer! That didn’t happen. Now, it’s only […] Read more…
First off, let me apologize for my late post! I took Monday off because of the holiday. On Tuesday I ran some virus software on my computer and then disaster struck! My computer kept cutting off and on and I was in a tizzy! I thought I had it back up and running for Wednesday’s […] Read more…
Does your husband (or maybe you!) have trouble letting go of clothes? My husband works in a metal building, as a welder – which is hot. I frequently have to repair his pants, which are blue jeans. He only has about 10 to 15 pairs, but if I suggest that maybe it’s time to let […] Read more…