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4 DIY denim shorts for your summer (all refashioned from pants) DIY floral crop top with cuffed sleeves. Oli is finally getting in on the fun like Beck used to do. And I had to document his purple Popsicle face. I looooooooove crop tops, even though it may be a big trend in the junior high and high school scene, I still love it. There are many ways to make it look older and more classy (even though I do love the non-classy ones too). This was a simple, boxy, stiffer top that I can be easily be worn with high waisted pants or skirts. Top: self-made pants: jcrew Supplies: 1 to 2 yards of fabric (I only used 1 yard) – I used a cotton so it was a little stiffer thread sewing machine scissors boxy shirt pins Instructions: 1. Optional: fold the armpit of the sleeve into itself to make the sleeve stick out less then topstitch. 9. Very easy chiffon skirt for your Summer.

We are quite enjoying our stay in Costa Rica, in fact we are LOVING it! I don’t know how you couldn’t really. So far the highlight of this trip involves a family of monkeys visiting us just outside our deck and Oli making monkey noises. He is so stinking cute sometimes, I just can’t even handle it. It was fun to watch them jump from branch to branch, eating leaves and dangling from their wrapped tails. I was waiting for them to jump onto our deck and hang out with us or bite us. Instead they just stared and howled. Plenty of more tutorials to come. Supplies: chiffon or flowy type fabric in the length you need + 4 inches (selvedge to selvedge should be at least your hip size plus 2 inches – if not, then you will need twice as much) 1 yard of lining (optional) – I chose a tricot knit so I didn’t have to hem or serge it (I’m all about easy) and it stretches. elastic – one side of your waist – from side seam to side seam at the backside of your waist thread sewing machine scissors pins 4.

DIY No sew crop top! (with hemming option) DIY everyday shorts with pockets tutorial. These floral shorts may have a lot of steps to them, but they are pretty straight forward. I love how it requires very little fabric with whatever fabric you want….and there are pockets!! I’m need to make some striped shorts desperately. Perfect little pair of shorts for any vacation or summer outing. Suit: Asos bottom and top: self-made More views of it here! Supplies: 1/2 yard to 1 yard of softer fabric (nothing too heavy if you are using elastic) 1″ – 1.5 ” wide elastic half width of your waist stretched scissors pins sewing machine thread Instructions: 1. If you want pockets….do steps 2 – 4. 5. 8. 13. DIY tight pants into loose cuffed shorts tutorial. DIY kimono + pretty ways to style it. I’ve been loving this fun trend, but have yet to try make one!

So, I’m planning on making one soon and until then…you guys can make one for yourself! I love how they layer on top of something casual or dressy. Its so versatile and feminine. Have you styled one or made one? Leave and link so I can check it out! Lower your waistband tutorial + wide leg pants love. Obsessed with all the pretty wide leg pants out there right now, when I saw these bright ones, I had to snatch them up and alter them! They were only 1 size too big, so I took it in using this tutorial here, then lowered the waistband! It was easier than I thought it would be!

Now if only I could convince my husband to love wide leg pants. Supplies: Pair of pants sewing machine pins thread scissors Instructions: 1. 3. 4. DIY leather A-line skirt. The quick 3 step hole patch-up tutorial. Everyone needs to learn how to sew in a patch…everyone. And there are a couple looks and ways to do it. I bought these pants on purpose with holes in them and after a bit of use the hole got big enough that I was beginning to worry about it ripping really wide. Because I still like the hole’s look and being there, I slapped on a quick patch that keeps the look of the hole, and eliminates what was going on underneath and the possibility of tearing wider.

The is super quick and easy, you can’t go wrong. top/pants: hm // jacket: f21 (similar)// shoes: sam edelman Supplies: piece of jean that is similar to the color and stretch to the jean being patched. Instructions: 1. Very easy 5-step hem tutorial. Everyone needs to learn how to hem, whether it is for yourself, your husband, your kids, your bf or whoever…it is one of sewing basics (along with sewing on buttons).

It is so useful, easy, and quick that trying it out for yourself to save a few bucks and a wait may just be worth it. shoes: shoe cult pants: h&m Supplies: pair of pants pins marking device (pen or white eyeliner will do) iron/ironing board thread sewing machine measuring tape Instructions: 1. Try your pants on inside out and fold up your pants to where you would like it to hit. Wear shoes you will wear with the pants a lot and walk around in them and watch the folded going-to-be new hemline move to double check that is where you want it.

Measure how much shorter it will be. Then MARK the new hemline all around both pant legs on the inside. 5. DIY midi circle skirt. I’ve always been in love with designing and making feminine skirts and dresses, I’m sure it is every girl’s dream to make wedding dresses for a living. I’m no exception to that rule. There is something about the feeling behind the feminine clothing, almost like we are visiting and joining in on those past popular fashions or maybe we just want to feel like a dang woman sometimes. I just get lost in the black and boxy. So naturally I had to make this skirt. This easy, fun bright skirt. top:h&m skirt: self-made shoes: steve madden (old) necklace: ismini creations watch: gift (here Supplies: 2 yards of fabric (I used a heavier fabric, a polyester twill- thirfted) interfacing measuring tape pins iron sewing machine thread scissors Instructions: 1. 2. 8. Very easy sheath dress tutorial (this one with contrast back!)

This sheath dress is so quick and easy to make that you will be tempted to make a million of them! I’ve refashioned some over-sized dresses into some before (here and here), but have yet to make one from scratch. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find how quick and easy it was to make! Perfect time to look pretty for the holidays? I think yes! Dress: self-made (tutorial below) shoes: forever 21 Supplies: 1.5 yards of fabric (I choose knit so I didn’t have to add darts and it could have a comfortable stretch to it) thread scissors pins sewing machine measuring tape Instructions: 1. Take the measurements listed in the template below, draw it out on paper, making a center line down the whole skirt pattern to help keep things perfect. 2. 3. 4. 5.

DIY Sweater into infinity scarf and beanie refashion on the 9th day of XMAS tutorials. Just another quick diy that is maybe one of the easiest and cutest and best transformations you can make from an old sweater. And this beanie on my 4 year old (yes I have a tiny head) is adorable. And this took all of 5 to 10 minutes. Thats it. Supplies: Sweater with beanie and/or snood potential old beanie for template pins sewing machine scissors Instructions: INFINITY SCARF: 1.

BEANIE: 1. VERY simple tulle skirt tutorial. This skirt has been one of the most fun skirts I have ever made. And it is definitely an eye catcher, which happens to be one of my favorite things about it. Either people think you’re crazy or you are very adventurous. Either way, I love the attention it gets me. I simplified my old version of a tulle skirt (tutorial here) to make it loads easier.

Supplies: 13.3 yards of flexible tulle if you aren’t cutting on the fold (on the selvedge) because your tulle isn’t wide enough OR 7 yards if the flexible tulle is wide enough for what your want your skirt length + waist radius to be. 1.5 yards of light to medium weight, non-staticy lining (i try for a knit tricot of sorts so I don’t have to hem) – try to keep it wide so you don’t have to buy a lot of yardage.

Elastic – enough when stretched it comfortably fits around waist scissors pins sewing machine. DIY lace skirt with sheer and metal zipper (upcycled from curtains) Here is a quick skirt that is can be pretty for those important events or sexy for your valentine’s day date thanks to the lace’s sheer edge replacing the hem. You can even switch out the lining to be a funky color to make it really stand out or find really interesting lace. I found this 3D material at the thrift store as curtains and instantly fell in love…The color is so pretty and the fuzzy scalloped pattern is so interested.

Not sure if it is classified as lace, but that is the fun party – its funky and unique. I’m also planning on making a fun swing raglan top with the remaining material and I’m so dang excited. Now get started and get sexy! Top: armani exchange (similar) blazer: olivia moon @nordstrom (taken in with this tutorial) Skirt: self-made (tutorial below) shoes: steve madden (similar or similar) initial necklaces: miaearrings Instructions: 1. 3. 5. 10. DIY flirty trumpet skirt. I’ve been spotting and craving these ruffle bottom skirts, aka trumpet or what have you, and have been obsessed.

Enough to find hunt down some shiny, leopard printed jacquard and have a go at it. I found it pretty straight forward to make, with little fabric. Found it to be very pretty and a perfect addition to my fall wardrobe! By the way….if you are interested, I will post your tutorials or pictures of what you have made if you hash tag #diyfallwardrobe and @cottonandcurls on instagram! Can’t wait to see what you have all come up with! Follow my wardrobe making journey under that hashtag (as well as others) and here of course. top: hm skirt: self-made necklace: thrifted shoes: steve madden Supplies: 1.5 – 2 yards of medium or light weight woven or knit fabric. invisible zipper (at least length from waist to biggest part of hips) scissors thread sewing machine pins measuring tape Instructions: 1. 2. 5.

DIY trumpet dress refashion. This dress is perfect date dress…show just a little skin and shows off the curves. With just a few quick steps you can add flare to a dress, not to mention length. dress: thrifted/altered (tutorial below) shoes: f21 Supplies: dress 1/2 to 1 yard of light to medium fabric pins scissors pins sewing machine Instructions: Look at this tutorial (trumpet skirt) for further help on adding the ruffle and here to help with adding sleeves. DIY asymmetrical knit sheath dress. I love this spin on a traditional sheath dress, and i love even more that it is knit!

Just wishing I had my pre-breast feeding boobies to wear with it. I find this would be a perfect date night dress or (if a little longer…I may have made it a bit too short oops) something to throw on and chase your kids around at church or a wedding. It was a quick make, I conquered it during oli’s nap time, so I know any of you can do it too. This dress does call for darts, but I have an easy alternative too (I wish I had done that instead!).

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