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There are numerous ways to stretch your wedding budget dollars. For example, you might wear a family heirloom wedding dress, or get a discount for buying all the bridal party dresses at the same...

There are plenty of occasions that call for a fancy dress. But you don't always have to buy a prom dress or evening gown. You can make fancy dresses, too. Sewing a dress yourself will mean you get...

A popular choice in costume and dress-up fun, princess dresses come in many styles and designs. While the more complex, time-consuming styles are often relegated to Renaissance fairs and costume...

Calico fabric comes in many colors and designs. Usually the print is small and it's often a floral or animal design. Because calico has such a soft feel, it's an ideal choice to sew for a little...

There has definitely been a recent trend towards altering the T-shirt, but there is nothing new about the idea. This simple T-shirt dress has been around long enough that you could even call it a...

When sewing a wedding dress or any other expensive garment, a mock-up needs to be made first out of muslin or any other inexpensive material. The woman then tries on the first draft of the dress...

Gingham fabric has the traditional checked pattern. You can find gingham in all colors and sizes of checks. While you don't see many gingham dresses today, you can still sew a gingham dress for...

Flower girls can add a sweet touch to a wedding ceremony, especially if the bride has nieces or family friends that would love to be in the wedding. Part of the fun of having flower girls is...

Bridesmaids’ dresses come in a wide variety of styles and colors. The bride may choose to have all the bridesmaids wear exactly the same type of dress, or wear slightly different styles all...

In traditional wedding etiquette, the mother of the bride picks out her dress first, and the mother of the groom picks a dress that coordinates with it. Some brides prefer that the mother’s...

Whether you’re sewing your own wedding dress or need to adjust the length of a store-bought or heirloom bridal gown, the hem is an important finishing touch. You can sew the hem for a...

Doll making is a fun hobby. Dream Dolls were popular in the early 70's. Inspired by iconic fashion dolls such as Madame Alexander, Dream Dolls were made with porcelain or plastic bodies, heads,...

Native Americans--no matter what tribe they come from--do not consider their traditional clothing to be costumes; the proper terminology is regalia. Wing dresses are traditional women’s regalia,...

Prom is a great time to show off your own personal style. After all, it's probably the first time you'll get to wear a smoking hot dress to a social event! Even if you're on a tight budget, you...

You may have found an amazing dress but it doesn't fit perfectly. Or, you may have lost or gained some weight but don't want to purchase a new dress. Either way, it's easy to alter a dress to...

You've been buying ready-to-wear dresses for years, but you have some creative energy that you feel you can direct into making a dress. The first step is to select the right dress pattern for you....

Are you tired of what's in your closet? Do the selection of dresses at the stores leave you yawning? Would you like one dress that is capable of being worn in endless variations, hampered only by...

Vintage dress patterns are a great way to create fun fashions with a retro flair. Vintage patterns are more difficult to find than recently manufactured patterns, but there is enough demand to...

A simple twelfth century European costume can be made with basic sewing knowledge and a little patience. The fabrics used in the twelfth century were silk, brocades, buckram, chainsil, scarlet and...