It can be tricky to think of ways to paint or dye silk fabric, if you’ve mostly worked with cotton, linen, or other plant-fiber fabrics before. You probably already know that silk takes dye differently, but how differently? Can you paint it? Transfer images to it? Dye it multiple colors?
14 Techniques to Paint and Dye Silk Fabric Read More 👉
The materials and techniques that you use to dye cotton are necessarily different than what you use to dye silk.
Yes, You Can Tie-Dye Silk! Read More 👉
Fortunately, that mate-less sock doesn’t have to live the rest of its life alone in my Socks Sans Partners basket, only to eventually be tossed out, years later, when I’ve finally admitted the truth to myself. There are SO many cute ways to upcycle orphaned socks.
Two Dozen Ways to Upcycle Socks That Have Lost Their Mates Read More 👉
A well-made sock can stand up to a lot of wear, and when a hole does finally work its way through, then you can darn that sock to make it even better than it was when it was new.
How to Darn a Sock Read More 👉
Check out some of my favorite methods for upcycling a hoodie, and find your next favorite fashion!
20 Ways to Refashion a Hoodie Read More 👉
Want a fun summertime project that highlights your creative expression, gives a second life to clothes otherwise destined for the waste stream, AND subverts Big Fashion?
You are going to love tie-dye!
DIY Tie-Dye: 10 Creative Projects to Subvert Big Fashion Read More 👉
It’s easier than you think to cut ceramics with a couple of standard tools, and there are loads of ways to finish off the pendant to your taste.
How to Make a Broken Dish Pendant Read More 👉
Fortunately, sewing a button back on your pants is a super easy and low-fuss skill that requires only a basic amount of hand-eye coordination. Anyone can do it!
How to Sew a Button Back on Your Pants Read More 👉
A petticoat may not be the essential everyday wear that it once was, but it’s still essential to give the perfect silhouette to certain garments.
How To Make a Petticoat: 15 DIY Tutorials Read More 👉
Even without the foundation garments, even without the advanced techniques, even without antique tissue paper patterns with an unreasonable waist to bust ratio, you can sew yourself a dress that LOOKS vintage.
Three Dozen Free Vintage Dress Patterns Read More 👉
If you’re just getting started on creating your own cloth masks, or if you’re looking to switch up your go-to pattern–or add a handy accessory, OR make a matching cloth mask for a kid’s teddy bear!–then check out this list of my favorite DIY cloth mask patterns and tutorials.
20 DIY Cloth Masks Read More 👉
Do you want to look like Queen Elizabeth I or Marie Antoinette?
How to Make a Hoop Skirt: 15 Projects Read More 👉
For preserving memories big and small, DIY memory quilts made from your favorite clothing are both beautiful and practical.
16 DIY Memory Quilts To Make For Your Loved Ones Read More 👉
Don’t let the kids have all the fun this Halloween!
Two Dozen Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults Read More 👉
Homemade costumes get more candy.
Two Dozen Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids Read More 👉
Need to cover your butt?
I’ve got you covered!
How to Sew Pants: Two Dozen Free Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Whether you have a store-bought, antique handcrafted, or DIY recycled weaving loom, it’s time to make something wonderful on it!
30 Wonderful Weaving Patterns Read More 👉
A vest is one of the easiest and most accessible clothing items to sew.
25 Completely Free Vest Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Want to make something beautiful on a bead loom but you don’t quite know where to begin?
28 Free Bead Loom Patterns Read More 👉
If you’ve got a fun collection of patches, you don’t have to a) hide it away in a drawer, or b) pay a professional framer to display it for you.
13 DIY Ways to Display Patches Read More 👉
Go get all those band patches back on your denim jacket where they belong!
How To Sew a Patch Read More 👉
A DIY tutu is one of the easiest ways to make an outfit look fancy.
18 DIY Tutus For Babies To Adults Read More 👉
Yes, you can DIY your wedding dress!
Two Dozen Free Wedding Dress Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
You’ll never look at that store-bought cheap underwear the same way again.
36 Free Underwear Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Regardless of whatever you hate about the hangers you have, the answer is rarely to throw them away.
Three Dozen Upcycled Hanger Projects Read More 👉
A knit hat is a great knitting project, whether you’re a beginning knitter or a seasoned professional, because there is a knit hat pattern to suit everybody.
Three Dozen Free Knit Hat Patterns Read More 👉
Leggings are super easy to sew, very forgiving for the beginner, and best yet, when you’re in charge of making them, you get to choose your favorite prints and patterns, and you get to make sure that the fit and length are exactly what you want.
21 Free Leggings Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Want a lovely way to display a few special pieces of jewelry without having to make even more room on your crowded dresser?
Make a Decoupaged Wooden Plaque Jewelry Holder Read More 👉
Even something as complicated-looking as a bra is quite possible to be DIYed at home.
20 Bra Patterns and Tutorials to Make at Home Read More 👉
You should probably be wearing an apron.
30 Free Apron Patterns and Tutorials Read More 👉
Madame de Pompadour lent her name not just to the bouffant hairstyle, but also to the practical yet lovely little drawstring wrist bags that allowed one to both wear a fancy ballgown (with no room for pockets!) and carry a lipstick and some cash for gambling with.
How to Sew a Pompadour Read More 👉
It’s business on one side, and a party on the other!
How to Make a Reversible Skirt Read More 👉
Something that simple is also simple to make!
When You Don’t Want to Spend Thirty Bucks: How to DIY a Dance Skirt Read More 👉
You can sew a well-fitting skirt without knowing how to set pockets or sew a waistband or use a zipper foot or make a button hole!
How to Refashion Pants into a Skirt Read More 👉
My favorite way to craft with T-shirts is to refashion them into yet more pieces of clothing.
Clothing Refashioned: 35 Ways to Refashion a T-shirt Read More 👉
