Archive for the Fashion Category
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Sewing Republic Project – Lace Capelet

August 6, 2010, Nik


One of my projects is live on the Bernina Sewing Republic site! It’s a super easy capelet that you can complete in an hour.

I initially started this project as an option for a holiday party option, but it would also work well for a summer wedding accessory. It’s made from a simple circle of fabric and a little bit of ribbon. Download the pdf for a complete how-to.

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Burberry Inspired Sewn Necklace Project

June 15, 2010, Nik

In the fall ’08 issue of SewStylish, I wrote an article on how to make a necklace using organza, ribbon, and sew-on jewels. While looking at the inspirational catalog from Neiman Marcus recently, I came across this necklace by Ranjana Khan (above right). The necklace retails for $1,200, and is very similar to... Continue Reading
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Pintucked flannel vest tutorial on SewStylish

June 8, 2010, Nik

Come on, admit it: You’ve got an old flannel shirt in your closet collecting dust right now. Well, shake it off and get sewing—turn that shirt into a cute vest. On the SewStylish blog, I’ll show you how to do it. I cut the collar and the sleeves off of... Continue Reading
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Circle vest project on Threads Magazine

June 2, 2010, Nik

It’s June! Oh my goodness. I can’t believe it. Every year I feel as though the summer sneaks up on me. About a month ago I decided to start sharing projects here that I have posted on different websites and today it’s the circle vest tutorial I did for Threads... Continue Reading
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Dress project on Sewing Republic

May 27, 2010, Nik

Looking for a super-cute garment you can make in just a couple hours? Try my Square Deal dress project that’s now on the Sewing Republic site. The dress is custom-made to your measurements and uses interlock knit for just the right fit. Make the dress as long or short as... Continue Reading
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Lanvin Inspired Feather Headband Project

May 20, 2010, Nik

Check out my free accessory project on SewStylish blog... Permalink
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Beret Project on SewStylish

May 13, 2010, Nik

Beret project on SewStylish... Permalink
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Hat Project on Sewing Republic

May 11, 2010, Nik

Another one of my projects is live on theSewing Republic site! This time it’s a hat project you can complete is less than an hour. The hat is made using your head’s measurements, so it is drafted to custom fit you. I made it using rib knit fabric from Jo-Ann’s,... Continue Reading
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Knit Top Project on Sewing Republic

May 7, 2010, Nik

I’ve been quite M.I.A. lately. But the weather has finally started to thaw out here and so has my brain, I think. I’ve been doing a lot of crafting for work lately and haven’t done much for myself. Last weekend I finished a 6-month-late birthday present, and this coming weekend... Continue Reading
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How to make a dress with shirring

September 14, 2009, Nik

My next Sewing Republic project is live on the site now. To get the look I used a technique called shirring, which is super easy to do and makes for some really great texture and easy fit.  Check it out for instructions on how to create your own dress using two scarves... Continue Reading
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