The Funk Shop: Holiday Pop Up Shop

Hey big spenders ;)

Need gift ideas? Or do you just want to shop 'til you drop?

Come check out The Funk Shop at The Designer Trunk Show Holiday Pop Up Shop!!

When:

Saturday, December 14th

12 - 8 pm

255 Dundas Street West, Mississauga

One day only, so don't miss out!

For more event and vendor details, visit The Designer Trunk Show Holiday Pop Up Shop Facebook Page. 

See you there, 

mssew

Sewing Instructor: Purchasing an Iron

Need to buy an iron, but don't know where to start? Read along for tips: How to Purchase an Iron

Make It Yourself: Hand Muff

Revamping the decor in your living space? Don't toss your cushion covers. Use them to make a warm hand muff for the cold days! Check out the instructions to make your very own Hand Muff.

Here's a brief history about the hand muff. Pretty awesome, huh?

Happy DIYing!

xo,
mssew

The Funk Shop: HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Head over to The Funk Shop on Etsy and enjoy FREE shipping & handling to anywhere in the world on select styles!

The HOLIDAY SPECIAL promotion is valid from November 17, 2013 until January 1, 2014


Happy Holidays from The Funk Shop,
xo

Make It Yourself: Twisted High-Low Skirt

Maxi dress in retirement from the summer days? Bring it out of hiding and use it to make a hot new staple for your wardrobe - a twisted high-low skirt!

Twisted High-Low Skirt 
step-by-step instructions

Haunted DIYing!

xo,
mssew

Sewing Instructor: DIY Bride

DIY bride-to-be, you need to read this! Thinking of making your own gown and accessories to match for the big day? I've got your back! Check this out: DIY Bride

xo,
mssew

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