I have never been one for buying tons of jewelry. I tend to have a few classic pieces that I either wear everyday, or rotate. Ever since my husband first took me to look at engagement rings, I have a new found passion for all things sparkly and shiny. My latest obsession is rose gold. I have ... View Post
Delinquent Posts and Pajama-Drama
photo credit: SewPixie Between working 14 hours a day and preparing for Christmas, I have been sorely neglecting Sew Girly. I am hoping to remedy that over my Christmas break (A blissful 2 1/2 weeks, starting tonight!). Although my time has been short, I jumped at the chance to write an article ... View Post
Repeat after me: “Google is my friend!”
I have often been called a "super-cyber sleuth" by my friends and coworkers. If you need to find something, or someone online, I can do it. I love finding the best deal or a hard to find item. A few days ago, I realized I NEEDED (yes, needed) a dress to get me through the holiday season, but I am ... View Post
Tip of the Day: Pet Sponges!
How did a pet hair lifter sponge make it into a blog about sewing and costuming? These little yellow puppies are have a far greater use than removing pet hair from your La-Z-Boy. They remove make-up from fabric! Have you ever been hugged a little too ferociously by a budding Tammy Faye and ended ... View Post
Hemming Jeans
If you aren't 5'11" you will appreciate this little tutorial. Women's jeans nowadays seem to come in one length: Supermodel long. If you cut the bottom off and hem them traditionally, you loose all that funky stitching and distressing. Lets face it, a pair of badly hemmed jeans screams ... View Post
My Friend, Topstick.
As a costumer of TV and Film, Topstick (or fashion tape) is my right-hand man. This double-sided tape will keep a plunging neck-line in place, tame an errant bra strap, or keep a puckering blouse at bay, but it is not your run-of-the-mill adhesive. Originally invented to adhere a man's ... View Post