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Rain's DIY Fashion Blog May 2008 Archive

By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide to DIY Fashion

DIY Fashion Television: Patch a Hole in Jeans

Friday May 30, 2008
As much as I love my jeans, I'm not really that nice to them. Before I learned to patch jeans, the holy ones would go to a not-so-sacred pile that ... Read More

Hemp, the Hot Summer Favorite

Thursday May 29, 2008
Hemp necklaces and tie-dye are symbols of summer, right along with ice cream trucks and tan lines. These examples of summer style will put you in the laid-back frame of ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday - Indie Style

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Recipes for Indie Style More Wordless Wednesday

DIY Diva Spotlight: Antoinette O'Neill

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Antoinette O'Neill takes vintage publications (1950's Better Home and Garden Magazines, old Comic Books, etc…), removes images that speak to her muse, and layers them into resin. Along with selling her ... Read More

Indiana Jones Makes You Find a Whip

Thursday May 22, 2008
Can anyone else guess what your guy will want to be for Halloween this year? With the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull pushing popcorn this weekend, ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday - Toothbrush Bracelets

Wednesday May 21, 2008
More Wordless Wednesday

Learn How to Screen Print - It's Easier than You Think!

Monday May 19, 2008
Did you know that you can screen print at home? Using very few materials, you can screen print just about anything onto shirts, pants...even hats. This is a great way ... Read More

Buy, Sell and Vent at the DIY Fashion Message Board

Friday May 16, 2008
Buy, sell and trade your DIY fashion creations at our message board, or just go ahead and whine about how difficult that last project was. You can even post photos ... Read More

All Things Handmade at Etsy.com

Wednesday May 14, 2008
When you change up your own clothes and jewelry, it's only natural to start taking notice of what other crafters have done. At Etsy.com, you can view the handmade goods ... Read More

Steal This Look: Jessica Alba's Cargo Capri's

Monday May 12, 2008
Over the past few years, Capri pants have returned from the early 60's to become a staple in every spring and summer wardrobe. A strong look for Capri's in 2008 ... Read More

DIY Fashion Television: Fix Your Rips and Tears

Saturday May 10, 2008
Rips happen. Even the most careful closet caretakers can experience torn clothing. It may be your favorite pair of jeans that are worn in the knee, or a shirt sleeve ... Read More

Ready, Aim, Fire! Why You Need a Glue Gun

Friday May 9, 2008
Believe it or not, every girl is not born with a glue gun in her hand. Once thought to belong in the garage, the glue gun has evolved into an ... Read More

DIY Diva Spotlight: Jen Teixeira

Wednesday May 7, 2008
From a sewing beginner to owning her own handmade clothing store, Jen Teixeira has been creating her own style for years. She has created everything from funky appliqués to elegant ... Read More

Hannah Montana Offers an Accessory Kit

Sunday May 4, 2008
Disney and Hannah Montana have produced a 'Make Your Own Fashion Accessories Kit' that serves as a good first step into playing with elements of design. Unfortunately, it is also ... Read More

Hot Spring Look: Shorten a Skirt

Thursday May 1, 2008
Now that spring is in full swing, it's time to put away those cozy winter numbers and break out your breezy favorites. One way to increase your spring wardrobe ... Read More

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