These days, it seems like everyone and their sister is sporting flattering dresses with asymmetrically layered skirts. With this asymmetrical ruffle dress tutorial from Suzannah at Adventures in Dressmaking, you can make a hot little number that’s all your own. Next step: find a party that’s fancy enough to handle your new look!
Crafty Chica’s daughter, Maya of Maya in the Moment, created this cool glow in the dark corset t-shirt that would be a fun piece to wear to a Halloween party. I love how painting the shape of a corset creates such a different look for the shirt in the dark.
I do a lot of embroidery, but I rarely consider methods that go beyond the usual hand-stitches on flat surfaces. That’s why I find these hand-pleating and hand-smocking tutorials from Marie Grace Designs to be so fascinating—it’s like embroidery design in 3D! While the projects don’t look like they’re for the faint of heart or […]
Here’s another handmade over store bought project for you to show those who are re-selling this stuff on ebay for an arm and a leg we don’t need ’em. We can make our Missoni shoes!
If you’re looking for a fun, non-costume way to to dress up for a Halloween cocktail party, these googly eye shoes from Glitter ‘n Glue would be a great accessory. Alexa! More: DIY Shoe Bling How-To: Magnetic Googly Eyes Halloween Garland with Googly Eyes HOW TO – Make Edible Googly Eyes
Ooh, this is so hot! …love Maegan makes it look incredibly simple.
The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery was originally created to showcase skilled hand embroidery throughout the fashion industry, but now it has expanded to include expert embroidery from all corners of the textile and needle arts. Now celebrating the 10th anniversary of the prize, it has gained international recognition, and the skill and diversity […]
