Everyone has their own way that they organize and set up their sewing room. Sometimes you do it the way your mom did or the way you think you are supposed to organize. I’ve found some sewing room hacks that make it cheaper to sew and organize in my sewing room. Some of these ideas might not help you because…
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Learn how to line a dress for modesty and coverage you are comfortable with. Line the bodice of a lace dress or the sleeves of a lace dress. I love wearing lace and working with lace. Lace has such a beautiful texture and can be so feminine. And there are so many different styles of lace! Often dresses made from…
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Learn how to install heavy duty snaps that are perfect for heavyweight fabric like denim, canvas, leather, wool, and corduroy. I installed my snaps in the Anna Button-Up Skirt sewing pattern by DIBY Club. I love the Anna Button-Up Skirt sewing pattern by DIBY Club, but I did not want to sew so many buttons and buttonholes. Instead I switched…
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Learn the steps for a lace dress refashion. Turn a lace dress into a stunning top with this DIY sewing tutorial! My friend Stephanie from Swoodson Says and I decided to participate in the Restyling Exchange this year. We decided to find something at a thrift store, mail it to each other, and then refashion for ourselves. I sent Stephanie…
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Iron-on vinyl vs infusible ink: what are they and what is the difference? Use either of them to make easy DIY graphic tees! Iron-on vinyl or heat transfer vinyl has been around for crafters to use for a long time. Cricut has recently released infusible ink, so I made a DIY graphic t-shirt using both infusible ink and iron-on vinyl….
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