DIY Fashion 101

Hot date? Job interview? Learn how to tie a necktie with this complete photo tutorial.

Before You Buy Handmade Clothing. Learn what to look for when buying handmade clothes.

Have you made a duct tape dummy? Upload a photo of your glorious new duct tape dummy and tell us a bit about what it took to make it.

Do you have a decoupage project to show off? What were some of the challenges along the way? Upload a photo and tell us all about it.

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.

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.

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.

Sewing Without Patterns. Tell us why you sew without a pattern, or if you need one to work with.

Tell us why you love to buy handmade goods on Etsy.

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.

How-To Duct Tape Clothes. Learn how to make an entire wardrobe of duct tape clothing with these free tutorials.

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.

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. Learn how to make these DIY Clothes at home. This list of DIY Projects is sure to keep you busy!

A gallery of gothic clothing sytles and DIY gothic fashion projects.

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 with these free patterns.

What should you avoid when you buy handmade clothes? Learn what to watch out for.

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.

You will need these basic tools to make fabulous DIY fashions.

A library of stitches, tips on threading needles and getting started in hand sewing from your Guide to Sewing.

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.

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.

You don't have to have expensive gems to make priceless jewelry. Try these handmade tricks and you'll be sparkling in no time.

If you are someone who has never crocheted before, you can learn the very basics with the resources on this page.

Learn how to felt your wool projects, and learn more about what felting is.

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!

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.

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.

Information on the origins of hippie patchwork clothing and how to make it.

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? A DIY fashion gallery of applique designs.

Handmade Christmas Gifts. Learn how to make these DIY clothing, jewelry and accessories for friends and family.

Need something a little more unique than that basket of bath gels at the local Walmart? Here are some top picks for totally original gifts that are easy to make. Handmade gifts have a personal touch that means so much more than commercial items.

Photos of DIY Fashion creations. Show off your jewelry, accessory and clothing projects and tells us a bit about how you made it.

Making and altering your clothing can produce original styles and save you money. In these videos, you will learn how to create your on clothing.

Use this easy method to cheat time and make your jeans look fashionably worn.

Sew an easy pocket on to any pair of your favorite jeans so you can carry your mp3 player around in style.

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