Julie @stylishparadoxabove (read herstyle interview here) wears her shirtdress over her pants. A shirtdress is a great style to opt for (just make sure the buttons don’t gape at the bust), because you can alter how many buttons you open at the neck and the hem to create different l...
Unfortunately both the fronts were too long (I mismeasured, I guess), so I’ve unpicked from the bottom intending to reknit those bands “backwards” (I know this works as I’ve done it before to alter the length of a garment). I just have those bands and the button band to ...
DAI:I chose a classic, strapless dress with a straightcut neckline in satin, adorned with pleats. It was exactly the style I had envisioned. To complement the gown, I opted for a simple tulle veil embellished with small crystals scattered delicately across its surface. My goal was to ensure...
There are some dressmaking projects that are easy to alter to fit you as you sew them, and which personally I wouldn’t bother making a toile for. For example,Cocois designed to have a relaxed fit, is made in knit fabric which has the flexibility of stretch, and because the seam lines...
up and knitting the ribbing later adds a little structure, but it’s a little more straightforward to just cast on and start your sweater. Either way is just fine, but if you are knitting a larger size you may want to consider option 2 for a little extra structure at the neckline. ...
Women tend to show more emotion. Men are generally taught to avoid a lot of visible emotion, while a woman tends to be allowed to. Alter your voice. For starters, you can bring the pitch of your voice up higher to convey a feminine voice. It's also important to also adopt the vocabu...
Create a wider neckline by cutting out the neck seam. Removing the collar from a t-shirt will make it wider than a typical crew neck. This is a great way to get a slouchy, off-the-shoulder look with any shirt in your closet! All you have to do is cut along the thick hem with ...
Be sure not to spray the entire shirt--just the parts you want to shrink. This is usually the sleeves or neckline for most people. Spray the shirt enough to get it wet to the touch in the areas you want to shrink. You can also run the areas under a hot tap, but be careful not...
Dresses can be difficult to fit properly because most women wear different sizes in tops and bottoms. A dress fits well if the neckline lies flat whether you are sitting or standing. All seams should lay flat and straight (unless perhaps the styling is purposefully not in that way). The ma...