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For consisting of such little fabric, a scarf is mighty versatile. It can be tied anywhere — your head to your bag, your wrist to your neck, and even your hips. 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Tie & Rock Your Scarf ($14) by Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney, and Ellen Schultz will teach you even more ways to work with your scarf collection. Party tops, ponchos, flowy dresses — the possibilities are Read more
While scoping out this incredibly imaginative and whimsical little girl's birthday party based upon the story The Princess and the Pea, "budget" is the last word that comes to mind. But crafty mom Beca, who blogs and sells her printable papers at My Paper Lily, says that she did it all on her own — right down to sewing pillows and sleep masks for the little guests. Click through and enjoy the Read more
Missing a button on your favorite cardigan? Don’t worry, we've got you covered. In today's Fab How To, we show you how to sew on two- and four-hole buttons. It's a great, basic wardrobe skill to have, and it's really simple once you get the hang of it. You can even use this quick trick to personalize pieces you already have in your closet. Watch and learn how to sew a button now! On Allison: Read more
Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Funkytime from the Su Casa group: So today we have a sewing kit in a jar! You will need: - Jars - Fabric - Batting - Spray Paint - Hot Glue For more pictures and instructions, go here! A good day everyone! xoxo, Sibylle Do you have a smart DIY up your sleeve? Share it with the Su Casa group! Read more
We get a little excited about all things photography and DIY around here, so naturally this cut-and-sew retro camera bag from Happysewlucky is next on our growing craft to-do list. To make this plush bag version of the iconic blue Diana lomography camera, purchase a fat quarter piece of the fabric ($17) with the camera components already printed and ready to sew into place. Then follow Read more
Nicole Richie joined her fellow Fashion Star mentor John Varvatos in Pasadena yesterday afternoon for NBC's Summer press event. The pair was on hand at The Langham hotel to promote their series, which pits aspiring designers against each other as they compete to sell their wares on the racks of Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M, and Macy's. Nicole sported a laser-cut leather top for the appearance, and Read more
We've all been in a situation where we need to fix a hem on the fly, but knowing what materials to use and how to actually mend your hem can be a little tricky. Luckily, we have four easy ways to help you fix it quickly and effectively. If you're out and about and need an instant fix, safety pins or tape will do the trick. In need of something a bit more permanent? No problem, hem tape and sewing Read more
Josh Kelley kissed his wife, Katherine Heigl, yesterday during their PDA filled lunch date in LA. The couple joined her mother, Nancy, at Little Dom's for the midday bite. Katherine's been busy with a new line of work lately: crafting. She's the latest star to join Pinterest — are you following PopSugar on Pinterest yet? Katherine's been pinning things left and right, and Tuesday night, Josh Read more
Do you want to create colorful banners or bunting for an upcoming wedding or party, but your sewing skills aren't up to snuff? Simplify the process by skipping the fabric store and picking up some washi tape instead. This DIY couldn't be simpler. Start by picking up several rolls of your favorite washi tape — the washi tape shown here is from Lotta Jansdotter's exclusive limited-edition line. Read more
