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DIY Fit and Flare Sun Dress Sewing Tutorial

Published on April 13, 2015February 2, 2017 by juliavalley26 Comments

Spring is here and that means my jeans are going into hibernation. Weather that allows me to not wear pants is the best. Though I have quite a few dresses, I have a couple that I tend to gravitate toward every time I reach into my closet. My faves tend to be:

1. Colorful! If I only get one piece of clothing, I’m not about to make it boring.

2. Comfortable. None of this tight everywhere or super short business. I just don’t end up wearing those ones very much.

3. Flattering. If you feel good in it, you’ll always want to wear it! Continue reading “DIY Fit and Flare Sun Dress Sewing Tutorial” →

DIY Off the Shoulder Dress Sewing Tutorial

Published on January 27, 2015October 26, 2016 by juliavalley9 Comments

As promised from my Instagram (@bunnybaubles), I’m giving you another dress tutorial! I hadn’t been doing much fashion sewing lately since my home decor and baked goods were keeping me occupied, but I caught the sewing bug again and got to designing this last week! This tutorial is great because it only requires four pieces to be sewn together, and you can also shorten this pattern into a shirt if you’d like. Continue reading “DIY Off the Shoulder Dress Sewing Tutorial” →

Tacky Christmas Skirt DIY Costume

Published on December 12, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley2 Comments

Christmas always seems to sneak up on me down here in Houston. The hot weather and the craziness of yearly deadlines at work seems to distract me from the cheery season around me! Even my tree this year turned into a Christmas bush covered in little bows… a little pathetic, but also somehow super fun, don’t you think? Continue reading “Tacky Christmas Skirt DIY Costume” →

Sha-Bam, DIY Pillow Sham!

Published on November 18, 2014November 21, 2019 by juliavalley9 Comments

Beds with tons of white linens are so heavenly to me. There’s something great about jumping into a fully white bed with a puffy comforter and luxuriously soft sheets that makes you feel like you’re soaring on a cloud. It’s restful, and feels like you’re staying at a five star resort. I made sure when I moved into my new place that the bed was the one place I invested some money. I was left with a dreamy sleeping zone… yet somehow it wasn’t very me. I really like clean white…but I LOVE color. Continue reading “Sha-Bam, DIY Pillow Sham!” →

Alice in Wonderland Rabbit DIY Costume

Published on November 4, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley47 Comments

This Halloween, I knew I needed to get a head start. Last year it crept up on me and my costume was thrown together in a fury. The minion look turned out pretty adorably, yet it wasn’t super original, and it was more stressful of an experience than I’d hoped for. Continue reading “Alice in Wonderland Rabbit DIY Costume” →

Invisible Hem DIY Sewing Tutorial

Published on September 11, 2014February 2, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

There are always those moments when I try on shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses and just wish the length was a little… Different. Continue reading “Invisible Hem DIY Sewing Tutorial” →

Save the Sunnies: DIY Sunglasses Sleeve Sewing Tutorial

Published on August 26, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley6 Comments

During a fabulous day floating down the Guadalupe River with some great friends, I slipped my head back to relax and tragically lost my favorite sunnies to the water. Ok, they were only $15 sunglasses, but as I squinted all the way home from Austin, I HAD to detour before going home to pick up some new ones…and found the exact same pair I had purchased before at Urban at Target! Continue reading “Save the Sunnies: DIY Sunglasses Sleeve Sewing Tutorial” →

Simple Alteration DIY: Button Up Shirt Sewing Tutorial

Published on August 12, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley6 Comments

Button up shirts seem to be troublesome for many men in my life. Whether it’s that the shirt is too wide, the sleeves are too baggy, or the cost of one that fits in all locations is too outrageous to bother, it’s all annoying. American brands tend to build their shirts for huge Texan men, while those poor, thinner framed city boys have to hit the designer stores or more expensive European brands for a fitted button up. Even stores boasting their tall and slim options don’t seem to measure up. So what’s a guy to do? Continue reading “Simple Alteration DIY: Button Up Shirt Sewing Tutorial” →