
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…

DIY No Sew Headband Tutorial
Headbands are a stylish hair accessory that can really make an entire look come together. I’ve decided to show you three different style head wraps that are quick and easy to make and don’t involve sewing. These head wraps are…

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…

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…

DIY Pleated Maxi Dress Tutorial (Free Pattern!)
Maxi dresses are a popular item in the summer because they are comfortable but always stylish. You can dress it up or dress it down for a casual look. In this tutorial I will show you how to make your…

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…

DIY Bathing Suit Cover-Up Tutorial (Free Pattern!)
It’s exciting to finally be wearing flip flops, and planning trips to the beach! (At least for us New Englanders.) Some of you may have already been doing that. In this tutorial I’m making a simple tank top style bathing suit…