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Sew a Top with Sleeves and Collars

These weeks are flying by — somehow it’s time for another round of DIY Friday! Lulu*s sent me this dress a few months ago, and although I totally loved it, I don’t wear sleeveless tops, so it was super annoying to have to wear a jacket or a sweater over it all the time. We’ve […]

DIY FRIDAY: MAXI TO MIDI REFASHION - Merrick's Art | Unique sewing patterns, Sewing patterns, Sewing

h&m maxi dress (in-store only) — refashioned by me (similar options for sale here and here) rock and republic heels, similar heels nordstrom clutch, similar here (for under $30!) asos sunglasses stella and dot bracelet, c/o michael kors watch PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANA LAURENE I went on a crazy cobalt kick toward the end of the summer and this dress […]

All About Sleeves: How to add the "cold shoulder" in 2025 | Trash to couture, Refashion clothes, Diy dress

In my last post for my "All About Sleeves" series, we discussed how to add the bell and flounce cuff to sleeves here. It's the "year of the sleeve" and brands are taking advantage of this trend by adding interesting cutouts, oversized ruffles, and off-the-shoulder looks to name a few. The great news is you don't have to go buy new tops to get in on the trend. In this post I'm showing you how to add a cold shoulder sleeve to a sleeveless top. This is an easy update to a boring top or a…

Before     After    When I added my first post regarding adding sleeves to a… | Sewing dresses, Add sleeves, Sewing clothes

Before After When I added my first post regarding adding sleeves to a strapless dress, I had not taken enough pictures to be able to take you on a step-by-step process of adding shoulders and sleeves. I recently went to Los Angeles and visited FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising), an amazing place, and bought this used silk taffeta and lace dress at their scholarship store. I bought it so that I could teach my bridal couture students how to make a strapless bridal gown into a…

How to add straps to a dress | Neon prom dresses, Strapless prom dress, Prom dresses blue

If you’ve ever had to alter a dress before you know it can be very tedious! But adding sleeves to a sleeveless dress doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve got a simple little tutorial to share with you today on how to add a 4 inch wide sleeve to a strapless dress. Now you can add a little modesty to a dress without stress or spending a bunch of money! Here’s the before and after… Let’s get started. Here is the dress before. It has no sleeves or straps at all… First you’re gonna need fabric to…

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