Category Archives: Hints & Tips
Inserting a Zipper the Easy Way
There are different ways to insert zippers depending on the type of project and the type of zipper being used. I want to show you a really simple way of inserting a normal zipper (not invisible or open ended) that … Continue reading
Guide to Dressmaking – 8 Helpful Hints
Making your own clothes can be a little bit intimidating if you have never done it before. With a bit of practice though it can be incredibly rewarding! Sewing your own clothes can also save you money, provide an opportunity … Continue reading
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How to Hide Hanging Ribbon in Your Dress
You know how dresses (particularly halter neck, strapless or one shoulder dresses) often have hanging ribbon attached at the side seams inside the dress? As helpful as it is when putting your dress on a hanger, it’s really annoying when … Continue reading
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6 Lessons Learned From Coco Chanel
I while ago read a biography of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. It was a fascinating read. At times I found myself surprised by certain elements of her personality, for example her pride and seeming lack of emotion. But for the most … Continue reading
Learn to Hand Sew – 7 Helpful Hints
Learning to sew by hand is a great place to start if you want to try your hand at sewing, but don’t want to fork out for a sewing machine just yet. Once you’ve learned the basics techniques and a … Continue reading
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Styling for Apple Body Shapes
Welcome to part 6 of my series on body shapes. This is the last of my posts discussing a specific body shape and it’s focusing on the apple body shape. Remember that these body shapes are based on the shape … Continue reading
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Styling for Hourglass Body Shapes
Welcome to part 5 of my series on body shapes. This post focuses on possibly the most iconic of feminine body shapes, the hourglass. Remember that these body shapes are based on the shape of the torso and are not … Continue reading
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Styling for Rectangle Body Shapes
It’s been a little while since my last body shapes post, so I thought it’s time to put another one up. This is Part IV and focuses on the rectangle figure. Remember that these body shapes are based on … Continue reading
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Styling for Inverted Triangle Body Shapes
Hello there! This is part 3 of my series on body shapes. Today’s post focuses on the inverted triangle body shape. Remember that these body shapes are based on the shape of the torso and are not relative to your … Continue reading
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12 Fashion & Styling Tips
I was once asked to prepare some points on how to dress well. This is such a tricky question because style is so subjective and I don’t really feel like I’m any kind of style expert or anything. But I … Continue reading
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