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My grand daughter came over to visit and was upset by the way her straps on her top kept sliding. I suggested a tank top under her top and could not find one in her size. While browsing in the...
A plain average t-shirt can sometimes be picked up for as little as a $1.00. Add a half dollars worth of lace, and you've got a totally different look.
Understitching gives your seam a nice finish--particularly a curved neckline--since it keeps the lining or facing from rolling toward the outside and helps the seam allowance to lie flat without...
Having the words modest and getting a man's attention seem to not fit together, but after you have read my thoughts you might agree they do.
Spring means blossoming flowers, warmer days and light, lacy, lovely dresses. Whether you are shopping for an Easter frock, a workday outfit or simply something fun and flirty to play in, there...
Follow these steps to success when picking a dress for your next party.
Learn the techniques for sewing your beautiful crocheted lace. Lace insertion is a clever way to dress up any garment. In this lesson, you will transform an ordinary T-Shirt into a fashionable...
When you choose to wear a top, it is very important to choose an appropriate neckline for your face shape. There are lots of different necklines for women's clothing and this is because different...
Plummeting temperatures and slews of snowfall demand cozier clothes, but the typical winter outfit involves more shudder-worthy bunching and bulging than chic girls wish to imagine. From donning...
So, you've made your first outfit from a pattern. It went together without a hitch...until you put it on and stepped in front of a mirror. "Wait a minute!" you exclaimed. "This...
If you're planning on getting professional headshots done for a portfolio, it is extremely important to decide what to wear for your photographs. The main focus of the headshot should be your...
Making a mock corset doesn't require a lot of sewing, making a real corset does. Corsets are sexy and flattering to every sized body shape. If you're flat chested, this top style makes your bust...
So, you've made your first outfit from a pattern. It went together without a hitch...until you put it on and stepped in front of a mirror. "Wait a minute!" you exclaimed. "This...
Whether your hair is long, short, straight or curly, you can bet you'll spend a few moments consumed by it prior to your wedding day. Your final decision about styling will be influenced by a...
One of the most important decisions that you as a bride will make is what you will wear on your special day. The wedding dress plays an important factor in how beautiful you look and feel. That's...
Halter tops are a fun, cool fashion trend that you can easily design and make for yourself from an old t-shirt with just a few snips of the scissors. Once you master that technique, you can...
Whether you are making a custom T-shirt as a gift or for yourself, choosing a design is the first important step. With the invention of iron-on transfers, the possibilities are endless. Between...
For a custom dress that’s completely designed and made just for you, such as a wedding gown or special occasion dress, you may need to visit a local dress designer to talk over ideas and...
The "little black dress" or LBD is a wardrobe essential for every woman of college age and older. For day or evening or dressing up or down, the LBD serves a multitude of occasions, from cocktail...
Planning a wedding can be stressful, and one task that is often overlooked the most is choosing jewelry for the bridesmaids. It is important that you take your time when choosing jewelry for your...
Not a fashion-ista? Here are some ideas and steps to proper fashion accessorizing. Wear the right necklace, the right way, everyday.
How do you buy a dress? This simple fashion question sends women (and a few men) down a dark rabbit hole of confusion. Why? Too many choices, too many pants. Women didn't wear pants for 5,000...
A breastfeeding cover up (also called a nursing cover or hooter hider) is a lightweight piece of rectangular fabric with a neck strap in the middle. The neck strap fastens on one side so that...
Many times we receive promotional t-shirts from work, school or sports activities that seem to just sit in a closet or drawer due to improper fitting. If the t-shirt is a bit too tight, it can...
One of the ways to cut back on overheads is to reduce hair salon costs by dyeing your hair at home.
Putting a zipper into a dress is a technique that requires a bit of precision in order for the dress to look good and the zipper to operate smoothly. The zipper must be centered exactly over the...
Get ready for that very special moment, your graduation, your Prom! I hope you can use this info as a guide for that once in a lifetime Senior Prom, and be on your way for a magical celebration.
In 1983, Jennifer Beals starred in the trend setting moving Flashdance. It's a story about a hard working welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. To make ends meetm she's also taken a...
If you are usually a size 0 or 2 in off-the-rack sizes and have a petite frame (particularly if you are narrow through the shoulders with a measurement of less than 15” from shoulder to shoulder),...
As we age, one of the most obvious and unflattering areas of sagging and wrinkling is our necklines. Ways to address the problem range from exercises to surgery.
Open necklines are generally more attractive on women than the crew-type usually found on t-shirts. Reshaping a t-shirt neckline by lowering it is not difficult or time consuming for those who...
This is an idea for a Halloween mask and it is definitely cheap and real easy.
The trick to folding sweaters is avoiding big bulges, thus allowing for more storage space in your drawers.
Trying to select a neckline style for your wedding dress can be a frustrating process. Since the neckline style you choose determines the statement you make about who you are, it’s an important...
A woman should wear her jewelry; it shouldn't wear her. What this means is that while the right jewelry can pull an outfit together, the wrong jewelry can make a woman look at best careless and at...
One of the finest pieces of jewelry a woman can purchase is a pearl necklace. Women have adored pearl necklaces for many centuries because of their beauty and elegance. Pearl necklaces are often a...
Busty women often dread shopping for a dress for formal events. It seems as if most dresses were designed for stick figures with nothing up top. If you are busty, you should keep the following in...
Finding complementary accessories can be difficult for any woman regardless of your size if you aren't sure what looks best on you. So before you hit the store or buy something unflattering, here...
Many people find it difficult to sew in a zipper and get it straight. It doesn't have to be that way at all. The following directions are so simple that a sewing novice can get the zipper put in...
Whether you're looking to add a little spice to an existing romantic relationship, or you want to entice someone new, showing off your cleavage is a great way to attract attention. The right...
Nipple slips can be very embarrassing. Whether it's an accidental view in front of friends or coworkers, or worse yet, one caught on camera, nipple slips can cause unnecessary emotional anguish....
A wedding dress can offer another opportunity for adding a personal touch to a wedding if it's a custom design. Designing your own wedding dress can be a simple process if you outline clearly what...
Most women dread picking out a new swimsuit, much less a two piece suit. However, manufacturers offer much more versatility in two piece suits than in one piece suits. Buy a two piece suit that...
A collar stand is the section of a collar that falls between the collar crease line and the neckline. After creating the collar and tacking it to the neckline, it is time to sew the top stitch...
If you have day dresses or evening dresses hanging in your closet that seem a little dated or just boring, there are a few options to consider before you toss them in the give-away pile. One...
There's no argument that the world is obsessed with youth and beauty. More and more, people are turning to surgery and injections to bring back a youthful appearance and reduce signs of aging....
If you have an old, ugly shirt cluttering up your closet, you are not alone. There are some easy ways to turn it into a cute shirt that you can actually wear with a pair of scissors and just a few...
Do you know how to choose the best neckline for your face? If chosen wisely, the right neckline can make your neck look longer and slimmer and your face more attractive. Here are your options.
There's no need to spend a lot of money on expensive designer clothes to look great. Design a one-of-a-kind outfit by buying a cheap dress and customizing it with simple accents and stitching....
A lion cut is described as long hair around the neck, face, tail and legs. The rest of the body hair is shaved down to 1/4 of an inch. During the summer due to a long coat, Pomeranian’s...