
Making grommet curtains is easier than it may look! You don’t need a sewing machine to create custom drapes that look polished and professional. I’ll be making a no sew version using iron-on bonding tape. Or you could just as…

Some of you who work with Trigger fabric may be wondering why it’s so hard to find anymore. Well, the mill that manufactured Trigger fabric went out of business and therefor Trigger is no longer available. However, 5 oz. poplin…

When I think of wreaths I automatically think of Christmas. The thing is, you can make and hang wreaths all year round using different materials and designs that correlate with each season or holiday. Check out these awesome DIY summer…

Hey everyone! My name is Jen. I would like to give you a background on what I do here at OFS, what inspires me, and what my goals are for my dream career as a fashion designer. I love hearing…

If you want a traditional look for your curtains, pinch pleats, also known as French pleats, are a great option. They may look intimidating, but using pleater tape and hooks makes this project simple for sewers of any level.You can…

Over this past Thanksgiving, my cousin had asked me to make Christmas dresses for his little twin girls who are 11 months old. Of course I was excited to make them and was even more excited about how they came…

Back in July, I wrote a blog post about custom bridesmaid dresses. In that post, I talk about how I was using glitz sequins to make bridesmaid dresses for a wedding in November. Well, the wedding was this past weekend…

I love making handmade gifts because they are so personal. You can feel all the thought and effort put into each gift. They’re one-of-a-kind and much more special than anything generic you buy in a store. If you’re on a…