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You created something and don't like how it turned out. Now what?

"Hi I have a question! First of all I’m a huge fan of yours :) I used to sew when I was younger but I never owned my own sewing machine....

Wedding Dress Makeover #3

For this wedding dress makeover, I thought i'd let my Instagram followers have some fun and make all the decisions on how it should be...

DIY Swimsuit Cover-up (Matching Set)

Just wanted to hop on here to share more details! Materials: 1. FABRIC - For me, I needed 2-3 yards of fabric. This bat-wing style top...

Making A Reversible Swimsuit

Summer's approaching soon so it's time I start whipping up some new swimsuits! I love this bandeau top and high waisted bottom design...

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Wedding Dress Transformation

A couple years ago I met Kim who owned Shirt Happens Now at the time. Shirt Happens Now was working with me to create t-shirt designs for...

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DIY Paper Bag Shorts | Pants Transformation

In this episode of Thrifted Transformation I found a simple pair of trousers for $5 and turned them into some paper bag style shorts! What kind of pants to look for: -Elastic waistband -Heavy weight (like denim or khakis) -Pockets are a must -Long length so you can create the matching belt Materials : Sewing Machine Matching Thread Difficulty Level : Easy Project Time : 2 hours Let's get started! First remove the elastic band from the waist and cut the pants into shorts. Sinc

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Making My DIY Clawdeen Wolf from Monster High Cosplay

Clawdeen Wolf was a fun cosplay challenge I took on as a request from my friend, Mina! I was originally searching for Frankies outfit, but ended up finding more items for Clawdeen so I guess it was meant to be! Honestly, I had no idea how much fun making this cosplay would be and how much I would learn from making each piece--especially the boots! I've never made shoes like that before and i'm still so impressed that I MADE THEM. FROM MY HANDS! Just one of the reasons why I l