There are hundreds of Pinterest ideas for lengthening T-shirts online. One method is stretching the t-shirt when it’s wet. It is said to add fabric softener or conditioner to the water first. If you don’t sew, you can add fabric or trim to the bottom using fabric glue or fusible tape. Watch out, though; this […]
Making garments to sell can be incredibly expensive. In addition to skillset time (labor) you also have fabric costs that can get expensive quick. Let’s get creative and share those money saving tips!
1. Use your sewing groups, have a fabric swap or ask your friends and networks if they have what you need. Seamsters are […]
One of the easiest things to up-cycle is a dress into a skirt. I do many of these for clients with their beloved formal gowns. I hope you enjoy a very simple one that needed no closures or elastic casings.
What makes it so simple is that more than half of the work has already been […]
I started my love of sewing in thrift stores. I enjoyed removing sleeves, shortening dresses and being able to stand out in a crowd. The world was a fashion show in the 1980s and for $20 I could buy a very vintage wardrobe. The store shelves were […]
