Project Journals
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June Tutorial – How to Make an Earring Holder
This month's tutorial is a project easy enough that most of you have probably no need for a tutorial, but I was in a great need for an earring organizer and was so pleased with the result of this idea… Continue reading
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May Project Journal and Tutorial – Partial Shoe Make-Over with Leather Paints
A while ago I posted a tutorial on using leather paints to refashion a pair of leather shoes from plain to special. But sometimes an entire shoe doesn't need to be repainted, yet needs just a bit of upscale. Or… Continue reading
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Project Journal – Fabric Painting and 1940s Pumps
Not long ago on Ebay I garnered another gorgeous pair of 1940s heels for my collection at a great low price – and they fit! The shape is lovely, with classic 1940s styling and as always, beautiful detail. But… Continue reading
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December Tutorial – My Christmas Corsage
My December tutorial I intended to be of larger scope, but because of the Black Friday shipping crunch, my supplies for it haven't arrived yet so I'm saving it for January. Instead I'll show you how I made my corsage… Continue reading
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Project Journal: My 1930s-Inspired Outfit
Time for a sewing update! When I bought this lovely 1930s blouse pattern off of Ebay, I knew I had to make it right away. Or as soon as I found the right fabric. I loved the options included, and… Continue reading
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Project Journal: Fancying Up Plain Shoes
Project journal time! Need some inspiration? Walk with me through my process of decorating classic heels. I found this pair of Etienne Aigner classic pumps for 25 cents. They fit me and were in great condition, and for that price,… Continue reading
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Project Journal – Making ’40s Repro Platforms Wearable
It's time for another project journal – not so much a tutorial as a step-by-step walk through a repurposing project of mine. This time it was a gorgeous pair of Faryl Robin heels, which I had bought on Ebay. I… Continue reading
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January Tutorial – How to Make a Titanic Hat from a Wool Cloche
Less a Tutorial than a Project Journal I am not a person who can wear bucket cloches. Very few people can wear them well, and I am not one of them. So when I got a navy blue bucket cloche… Continue reading
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