life lived creatively
Clothes making is a wonderful way to make sure you’re wearing exactly what you want to! I’ve made everything from a t-shirt to a wedding dress & all sorts of things between. Look in this section for tips on altering RTW {ready to wear} clothing, using patterns, picking fabric, etc. If you’re looking for clothes making tips, I’ve got you covered! ; D
Usually, when I start a project I’ve had some kind of inspiration. This shirt making project was no different. I saw this Hi Lo Top over at Melly Sews that really struck my fancy. One of the best parts about this pattern – it was free! Of course, free clothing patterns usually means adjustments, since they are usually […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to refashion pants into a skirt, in case you couldn’t tell by the title! I had this pair of brown dress pants that never fit quite right. They were really snug through the hips and thighs. Rather than toss them into the giveaway pile, I decided to convert them […] Read more…
Today I’m going to show you how to make a pattern from old leggings to make a brand new pair. I wear leggings or yoga pants just about every day. That’s one of the perks of working from home! Why be uncomfortable when no one’s looking? 
The leggings I’m using for the pattern have […] Read more…
I decided at the beginning of the year I wouldn’t buy any new clothes this year. My intention was to make at least one garment a month. That didn’t happen. Then, I told myself I would work on it when school got out. I would have the whole summer! That didn’t happen. Now, it’s only […] Read more…
First off, let me apologize for my late post! I took Monday off because of the holiday. On Tuesday I ran some virus software on my computer and then disaster struck! My computer kept cutting off and on and I was in a tizzy! I thought I had it back up and running for Wednesday’s […] Read more…
Does your husband (or maybe you!) have trouble letting go of clothes? My husband works in a metal building, as a welder – which is hot. I frequently have to repair his pants, which are blue jeans. He only has about 10 to 15 pairs, but if I suggest that maybe it’s time to let […] Read more…