Make It Yourself: Leather Peplum Skirt

Have an old long leather jacket that's way past its expiry date? Don't trash it! Use the leather to make a peplum skirt much like the Alexander McQueen one pictured below. Follow my step-by-step instructions and you'll have a new fall staple in no time!

Happy DIY-ing!

Sewing Instructor: Draping a Garment

Want to make your own patterns, but drafting just isn't your thing? Try draping!
Read my article for draping tips: Draping a Garment

The dress pictured here is my first ever draped dress - sewed and modeled by yours truly. Not bad for something I made in Fashion Design school back in 2004, huh? Send me your first ever draping stories/photos below!

xo, 

mssew

Make It Yourself: Flower Applique Bikini

Don't throw away your old cycling tights! Use them to make a funky flower applique bikini, much like the Miu Miu one shown below. Textured and fun! Hey, summer, come back!

Make It Yourself step-by step instructions: Flower Applique Bikini

Sewing Instructor: Teach Your Kids How to Sew

Need tips for teaching your kids (or anyone!) how to sew?
Check out my article here: Teaching Your Kids How to Sew