From Awkward Dress to Comfy Jumpsuit!

I found this dress at my local thrift store for $4. It was quite awkward with an off center, curved seam down the front with a horrible drawstring turtleneck design. I love flounce ruffles but the one on this dress was sewn into the side seam which made it not flounce at all.  Blue is my favorite color and this particular color of blue was hard for me to find at the time. I would never wear this dress but I knew I could use the fabric and make something I would wear all the time. Here’s how I refashioned this dress. Read more “From Awkward Dress to Comfy Jumpsuit!” →

DIY Bootcut Velvet Pants

You all know I love skirt dresses and jumpsuits. Living in such a hot climate has taught me to reach for the simple, comfortable clothing items for everyday wear. It’s just what I like. On the occasion that the temps take a dip I do like to have a few things that are not just comfortable, but are warm and look good too. So for Fall I decided to pick a pants pattern and make all the different options in different fabrics. That way I would have a perfectly curated fall pants wardrobe. Keep reading to see what pattern I used and learn some tips to make yourself some amazing velvet pants too! Read more “DIY Bootcut Velvet Pants” →

Volunteer Shirt Refashion!

Like most parents, I volunteer a lot at my kids’ school. Because of that I have a lot of volunteer t-shirts I’ve had to order through the years. I love t-shirts but I also love when my clothing reflects my personality too. So I came up with an easy way to change my t-shirts so I can love them even more. Here’s what I did…. Read more “Volunteer Shirt Refashion!” →

Petal Sleeve T-Shirt!

I’m all for simple things. Give me t-shirts, sweatpants or leggings all the time. My version of dressing up is a t-shirt, sandals and pencil skirt. I can’t help it. It’s what I like. Sometimes I like to add something to make my t-shirts a little more special. A great thing to do is add a petal sleeve. I’m gonna show you how I took this big, comfy t-shirt and made it more feminine with a petal sleeve. Read more “Petal Sleeve T-Shirt!” →

From Bed Sheet to Maxi Dress!

A few years ago I found this super comfy grey maxi dress at the thrift store for $3. It immediately became a wardrobe MVP. Since I wear it so much I decided I needed another one. It had to be just as comfy as the grey one though. I searched everywhere for the perfect fabric. Then my friend donated to me a truck load of fabric from her stash. Hidden deep inside one of the many bundles was the softest modal jersey knit top sheet. It wasn’t the right size for any of the beds at my house, but it was perfect for a maxi dress Read more “From Bed Sheet to Maxi Dress!” →

Quick Neck Alteration on a Raglan Tee!

Have you ever wondered what to you do when a shirt’s neckline becomes stretched out and starts gaping really bad? That’s what happened with this particular shirt I love so I decided to fix it. Keep reading to see how easy it is. Read more “Quick Neck Alteration on a Raglan Tee!” →

Adding Inches to Your Favorite Stretchy Shirt!

We all know that feeling, when you have a shirt you love but never wear cuz it’s a smidge too tight. I have several shirts like that. When they are too tight they ride up which can be uncomfortable for some people. Just a couple extra inches can make a huge difference. Keep reading to see how you can add a little more room and some cute contrast to those stretchy tops we all love.  Read more “Adding Inches to Your Favorite Stretchy Shirt!” →

Adding Pockets to Biker Shorts!

During the warm months I need simple comfort. For that reason I rely heavily on Leggings, skirts and dresses. So when I saw the Erinus Biker Short pattern by Mood I absolutely had to try it. First of all, it’s free! Second, biker shorts are just  short leggings. What more could you want?

Pockets you say? I got you covered. Let me show you how to add pockets to this FREE pattern.  It’s so easy I’ve already made 3 pairs! Read more “Adding Pockets to Biker Shorts!” →

DIY Matching Stripe Set!

I love that comfort wear is completely acceptable as outerwear. So when I saw this multi stripe ITY knit in the discount fabric bin at Walmart I knew I had to make myself a new comfy set with it. ITY fabric is soft, slinky and amazing to wear in the hot months. It’s not see-through, comes in lots of colors and it barely wrinkles so it’s perfect for packing to go on vacation. I have made joggers, yoga pants, capris, dresses and shirts with ITY but never shorts. I decided that the matching set would have to be a short set. Get the details below to make your own short matching set. Read more “DIY Matching Stripe Set!” →

Faux Shirring!

Clothes with shirring is such a popular trend lately. It’s such a cute detail that can totally change the look of a garment. Here’s a way to add the look of shirring to a summer dress without the need for elastic thread. This is an easy and stress free idea for Faux Shirring.  Read more “Faux Shirring!” →