DIY Fashion 101
Learn the basics of creating your own DIY fashion.
Handmade Gift Ideas
Everyone could use a little extra money this holiday season, so why not make your own gifts that are high quality and thoughtful -but easy on the wallet. Here are some expert how-to's for handmade gifts with that personal touch.
Everyone could use a little extra money this holiday season, so why not make your own gifts that are high quality and thoughtful -but easy on the wallet. Here are some expert how-to's for handmade gifts with that personal touch.
Reuse Plastic Bags
Let's face it. Right now there's nothing more fashionable than recycling. You can work the green trend into your wardrobe while saving the planet with these clever ways to reuse plastic bags.
Let's face it. Right now there's nothing more fashionable than recycling. You can work the green trend into your wardrobe while saving the planet with these clever ways to reuse plastic bags.
Plarn: Plastic Bag Yarn Creations
Did you know that it takes a grocery bag more than 1000 years to decompose in a landfill? Instead of trashing those bags, you can make 'plarn' to turn them into reusable totes and futuristic jewelry.
Did you know that it takes a grocery bag more than 1000 years to decompose in a landfill? Instead of trashing those bags, you can make 'plarn' to turn them into reusable totes and futuristic jewelry.
Check out these styles from plarn stitchers and learn how to make your own plarn at home.
Vintage Sewing Patterns
See where you can vintage patterns from the 50's, 60's and 70's that you can't find in stores.
See where you can vintage patterns from the 50's, 60's and 70's that you can't find in stores.
Free Patriotic Style
It's the land of the free clothes and the home of the brave fashion statements. Show your spirit and pride with these 4th of July designs.
It's the land of the free clothes and the home of the brave fashion statements. Show your spirit and pride with these 4th of July designs.
Memorial Day Projects
Memorial Day Projects that will get you in the spirit of summer and celebration.
Memorial Day Projects that will get you in the spirit of summer and celebration.
Sewing Without Patterns
Sewing Without Patterns. Tell us why you sew without a pattern, or if you need one to work with.
Sewing Without Patterns. Tell us why you sew without a pattern, or if you need one to work with.
Why Do you Buy from Etsy?
Tell us why you love to buy handmade goods on Etsy.
Tell us why you love to buy handmade goods on Etsy.
DIY Mothers Day Gifts
Remember when you made a pencil holder for mom out of clay in 3rd grade? That thing looked terrible, but boy did mom love it. This Mothers Day, make up for all those bad drawings mom's been saving and give her something handmade and fabulous.
Remember when you made a pencil holder for mom out of clay in 3rd grade? That thing looked terrible, but boy did mom love it. This Mothers Day, make up for all those bad drawings mom's been saving and give her something handmade and fabulous.
DIY Prom Clothes
Prom can really take a bite out of your budget. But do you have to spend wads of cash to look hot? I don't think so. Here are plenty of free ways to look sweet this prom season.
Prom can really take a bite out of your budget. But do you have to spend wads of cash to look hot? I don't think so. Here are plenty of free ways to look sweet this prom season.
Spring 2009 DIY Fashion
Spring means warmer weather and hotter fashions. To get the new look, you don’t have to buy the new clothes. Here is a run-down of the spring 2008 looks, and you can make them yourself with free projects and patterns.
Spring means warmer weather and hotter fashions. To get the new look, you don’t have to buy the new clothes. Here is a run-down of the spring 2008 looks, and you can make them yourself with free projects and patterns.
Free Sewing Patterns
These sewing patterns can be printed and resized free of charge.
These sewing patterns can be printed and resized free of charge.
How-To Duct Tape Clothes
How-To Duct Tape Clothes. Learn how to make an entire wardrobe of duct tape clothing with these free tutorials.
How-To Duct Tape Clothes. Learn how to make an entire wardrobe of duct tape clothing with these free tutorials.
How-to Fall Fashion 2009
During Fashion Week, we're getting the big preview of the hottest Fall styles for 2009. Maybe you're no Marc Jacobs, but I bet you can pull off these styles without massive sewing skills or a massive budget.
During Fashion Week, we're getting the big preview of the hottest Fall styles for 2009. Maybe you're no Marc Jacobs, but I bet you can pull off these styles without massive sewing skills or a massive budget.
Fashion Design Photos
To really create something unique, inspiration from all different kinds of fashion should be at your fingertips. Take a little something from each of these types of design to create something truly unique.
To really create something unique, inspiration from all different kinds of fashion should be at your fingertips. Take a little something from each of these types of design to create something truly unique.
DIY Clothes
DIY Clothes. Learn how to make these DIY Clothes at home. This list of DIY Projects is sure to keep you busy!
DIY Clothes. Learn how to make these DIY Clothes at home. This list of DIY Projects is sure to keep you busy!
Top Ten Hippie Clothes
You can make your own easy breezy fashions that are often regarded as the 'hippie' style. These kinds of clothes are creative and offer a relaxed fit.
You can make your own easy breezy fashions that are often regarded as the 'hippie' style. These kinds of clothes are creative and offer a relaxed fit.
Gothic Fashion
A gallery of gothic clothing sytles and DIY gothic fashion projects.
A gallery of gothic clothing sytles and DIY gothic fashion projects.
2008 Summer Fashion
2008 Summer Fashion that you can make at home. DIY fashion is in full swing this summer.
2008 Summer Fashion that you can make at home. DIY fashion is in full swing this summer.
Ten Clothing Fixes that Everyone Should Know
If you own any clothing, it wouldn't hurt to know how to fix them. Here are the top ten basic ways to fix your wardrobe against any tears, stains, or just a bad fit.
If you own any clothing, it wouldn't hurt to know how to fix them. Here are the top ten basic ways to fix your wardrobe against any tears, stains, or just a bad fit.
Make your Own Dog Clothes
Make your own dog clothes with these free patterns.
Make your own dog clothes with these free patterns.
What You Need to Know Before You Buy Handmade Clothing
What should you avoid when you buy handmade clothes? Learn what to watch out for.
What should you avoid when you buy handmade clothes? Learn what to watch out for.
What to Avoid When You Buy Handmade Clothes
There are a few things to keep in mind when you are buying handmade, concerning the price tag and the quality of what you're buying.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you are buying handmade, concerning the price tag and the quality of what you're buying.
DIY Fashion Toolbox Essentials
You will need these basic tools to make fabulous DIY fashions.
You will need these basic tools to make fabulous DIY fashions.
How to Hand Sew
A library of stitches, tips on threading needles and getting started in hand sewing from your Guide to Sewing.
A library of stitches, tips on threading needles and getting started in hand sewing from your Guide to Sewing.
Basic Ways to Fix Your Clothes
Clothing can be expensive, and thrift store finds can be hard to replace. If you are a beginner to DIY fashion, try these easy alterations to fix your clothes. These are all basic projects that require few tools and preparation.
Clothing can be expensive, and thrift store finds can be hard to replace. If you are a beginner to DIY fashion, try these easy alterations to fix your clothes. These are all basic projects that require few tools and preparation.
Learn to Knit
If you're new to knitting or could use a refresher on the basic skills, this page collects some of the best articles, tips and tutorials from the site to help you learn to knit quickly and easily.
If you're new to knitting or could use a refresher on the basic skills, this page collects some of the best articles, tips and tutorials from the site to help you learn to knit quickly and easily.
Jewelry Making
You don't have to have expensive gems to make priceless jewelry. Try these handmade tricks and you'll be sparkling in no time.
You don't have to have expensive gems to make priceless jewelry. Try these handmade tricks and you'll be sparkling in no time.
Learn How To Crochet
If you are someone who has never crocheted before, you can learn the very basics with the resources on this page.
If you are someone who has never crocheted before, you can learn the very basics with the resources on this page.
Learn to Felt
Learn how to felt your wool projects, and learn more about what felting is.
Learn how to felt your wool projects, and learn more about what felting is.
DIY Fashion for Spring 2008
Spring means warmer weather and hotter fashions. To get the new look, you don’t have to buy the new clothes. Here is a run-down of the spring looks and how to you can make them yourself with free projects and patterns.
Spring means warmer weather and hotter fashions. To get the new look, you don’t have to buy the new clothes. Here is a run-down of the spring looks and how to you can make them yourself with free projects and patterns.
Sewing Techniques
Mastering various sewing techniques expands your creative abilities. Learn the basics and you'll be making your own wardrobe in no time.
Mastering various sewing techniques expands your creative abilities. Learn the basics and you'll be making your own wardrobe in no time.
Photo Gallery of Sewing Tools
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
When you aren't sure what a tool looks like, it can be difficult to shop for. See photos of sewing tools and learn what they are used for, how to care for them, when to use them, the available options and more.
Top 10 Needle Threading Tips
Threading a sewing needle shouldn't take up your valuable time and it shouldn't be frustrating! Following a few simple tips and tricks can make the job a breeze!
Threading a sewing needle shouldn't take up your valuable time and it shouldn't be frustrating! Following a few simple tips and tricks can make the job a breeze!
5 Things to Know When Starting a Craft Business
Thinking of selling your DIY fashions? Here are five things you should know about getting into the business.
Thinking of selling your DIY fashions? Here are five things you should know about getting into the business.
Before You Buy A New Sewing Machine
Buying a sewing machine can seem like an over whelming experience. Before you buy, learn the things you should know. Find how to choose your dealer and machine here.
Buying a sewing machine can seem like an over whelming experience. Before you buy, learn the things you should know. Find how to choose your dealer and machine here.
Free Clothes: Get this Relaxed Look
Learn how to make a purse out of jeans, turn a t-shirt into a tank and add beaded fringe to your pants. Get this hot look without spending a penny.
Learn how to make a purse out of jeans, turn a t-shirt into a tank and add beaded fringe to your pants. Get this hot look without spending a penny.
Hippie Patchwork Clothing
Information on the origins of hippie patchwork clothing and how to make it.
Information on the origins of hippie patchwork clothing and how to make it.
Steampunk Fashion
Steampunk Fashion. Photo galleries and how-to's for the steampunk style. Transport to the Edwardian and Vitorian era via clockwork pendants and feathered hats.
Steampunk Fashion. Photo galleries and how-to's for the steampunk style. Transport to the Edwardian and Vitorian era via clockwork pendants and feathered hats.
What are Applique Patches?
What are Applique Patches? A DIY fashion gallery of applique designs.
What are Applique Patches? A DIY fashion gallery of applique designs.
Free Patriotic Fashions
It's the land of the free clothes and the home of the brave fashion statements. Show your spirit and pride with these 4th of July designs.
It's the land of the free clothes and the home of the brave fashion statements. Show your spirit and pride with these 4th of July designs.