Category: DIY

  • Polka Dot Dress Tutorial

    Polka Dot Dress Tutorial

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    I am always looking for new ways to wear old clothes. Most times, that means a lot of stitching and seam ripping. That’s why when I saw this dress in the back of my closet I was overjoyed. With just a little paint and time, I had a brand new dress for less than a…

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  • Patriotic off the Shoulder Shirt DIY

    Patriotic off the Shoulder Shirt DIY

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    During our recent trip to Provincetown (which was lovely and you can read all about our stay with the Salt House Inn here), I needed the perfect shirt to accompany my very loud pants. This off the shoulder rick rack shirt diy is the perfect wardrobe staple for all the summer holidays! The best part…

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  • Tassel Hat DIY

    Tassel Hat DIY

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    How to make your very own tassel straw hat! one of my favorite DIYs to date

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  • Tiered T-shirt Dress tutorial & tips on visiting the Carlsbad Flower Fields

    Tiered T-shirt Dress tutorial & tips on visiting the Carlsbad Flower Fields

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    How to create a tiered t-shirt dress AND tips on visiting the Carlsbad flower fields

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  • Nautical Anchor Pennant Shirt

    Nautical Anchor Pennant Shirt

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    Create your own classic pennant tee to add a little nautical spunk to your favorite tee!

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  • DIY Fleece Dress (with Pockets!)

    DIY Fleece Dress (with Pockets!)

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    Love comfort AND style? me too. That’s why today on the blog I’m teaching you to sew your very own fleece shift dress. Perfect for beginner seamstresses. OH and it has pockets. 🙂

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  • Braided Velvet Headband Tutorial

    Braided Velvet Headband Tutorial

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    Channel your inner princess with this velvet braided headband tutorial. Super easy and has a no sew option! Can’t wait to make this in every color!

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  • Make your own quilted jeans with this easy tutorial

    Make your own quilted jeans with this easy tutorial

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    give life to an old pair of jeans with this easy no-sew upcycle on how to create a quilted look with just some amazing Beacon Fabri-Tac glue!

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  • Why you should wallpaper your apartment (and kitchen reveal)

    Why you should wallpaper your apartment (and kitchen reveal)

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    If you told me that I would be applying wallpaper in my apartment even a few months ago, I would’ve laughed in your face. However, after using Spoonflower‘s water activated removable wallpaper – I’m a changed woman. As a Boston native, I’ve had my fair share of tiny city apartments. Now in my late twenties…

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  • Poppy Chiffon Skirt Tutorial with Spoonflower

    Poppy Chiffon Skirt Tutorial with Spoonflower

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    Spoonflower’s custom printed fabrics make the perfect feminine spring floral skirt in this easy sewing tutorial

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  • Spring Table Setting & Easy Easter “Owl” Egg DIY

    Spring Table Setting & Easy Easter “Owl” Egg DIY

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    Create a spring table scape for Easter with this easy tutorial for botanical owl brown eggs. The whimsy of the botanical prints will charm your guests from above the gingham tablecloth and lacy table settings.

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  • Sewing Master Class: Lesson 2 Threading your machine

    Sewing Master Class: Lesson 2 Threading your machine

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    A visual tutorial for beginners on how to thread your sewing machine

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