Trigger Fabric
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…
OFS Jen
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…
Bridesmaid Dresses Follow Up
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…
Fall Fashion Fabrics!
September is my favorite month because it’s not too hot and you can feel the crisp air coming for fall. At least in New England that is! Fashion is always at its best with sweaters, cardigans, jeans, and boots. As…
DIY High Low Tunic Tutorial
Tunics are a great and easy item of clothing to own because they can be dressy (depending on the fabric) or casual. You can pair them with leggings, jeans, boots, sandals, and….pretty much anything. This tunic that I’ve designed and created…
Three Pattern Grading Methods
Pattern grading is an essential skill to know when making a pattern. The patterns I’ve been making for DIY apparel projects are uploaded with each tutorial on the blog for viewers to download and print at home. The patterns I’ve…
DIY Lace Blouse with Lining Tutorial
This is my first apparel tutorial where I’m using stretch lace! I’ve been wanting to make something with this fabric for a while now, so I came up with a simple pattern for a short sleeve lace top with a…
DIY Sleeveless Blouse with Zipper Tutorial
Sleeveless blouses are one of the top apparel items for summer, and in this tutorial I chose to make one out of challis fabric. To off set the black and white pattern I am using a 7″ lipstick pink zipper…
Swimsuit Styles
Swimsuit shopping can be a breeze for some, or a dreadful process for others. Either way you’re going to choose the best swimsuit that flatters your body and is comfortable to wear. I’ve put together some swimsuits that are in…
Four Styles of Summer Fashion
What’s nice about dressing for summer is that you don’t have to layer up with sweaters, coats, and boots. You can throw on one thing and a pair of flip flops or sandals and be out of the house within…
