First, let me just say that taking any sewing advice from me is not the greatest idea. I am not so good with the needle and thread. But ever since buying a 5-lb. bag of leather remnants, all I've wanted to do is sew a leather bag. And then another one, and another one. I… Continue reading {How To} Sew a Studded Leather Bag with Fringe
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Sewing: Baggy Jeans to Skinny Jeans
I bought these jeans a year ago and have never worn them out in public because they perplex me. Why so tight in the thigh, why so baggy below the knee? These are the questions I ask, because these jeans make no sense. Finally, I decided to fix the manufacturer's mistake, and remove the weird,… Continue reading Sewing: Baggy Jeans to Skinny Jeans
How to Sew a Leather Wristlet
Are we tired of these sewing posts yet? Hmm? If the answer is yes, well. Too bad. It's my blog and I'll sew if I want to. I bought a bag of leather remnants at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, and knew immediately what to make - I would sew a leather wristlet. I… Continue reading How to Sew a Leather Wristlet
Button Down Shirt to Sleeveless Top
Clothing sizes are objective, so when I spotted a plaid shirt at Goodwill that I thought was pretty cute, it didn't faze me that it was too big. It's an XXL, and I have a few shirts at home that are XXL and fit like a large, so no big deal. I was very wrong… Continue reading Button Down Shirt to Sleeveless Top
{Sewing} Bedsheet to Bathrobe
I came across this vintage bedsheet-to-bathrobe tutorial on Pinterest, and oh man. That was right up my alley, because there is nothing better than some of those hideous sheets from back in the day. The tutorial is from Melly Sews. The sheet I found isn't vintage, but was too cute to pass up. It's got… Continue reading {Sewing} Bedsheet to Bathrobe
