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Clothes Too Big? Too Tight? Too Long? Too Short? Here’s How to Fix Them Without Shopping

If your closet is full of clothes that almost work, welcome. You are absolutely not alone. Too tight. Too boxy. Too long. Too short. Too oversized in weird places but somehow still...

Boring to WOW! DIY Boho Refashion From Clothes I Already Had

If your closet is full but somehow you still feel like you have “nothing to wear,” welcome to the club. The good news is, most “boring” clothes are only boring because we haven’t l...

Boring Clothes? Do THIS Instead (Easy DIY Refashion Ideas)

If your clothes feel boring…it’s not your wardrobe It’s what you’re not doing to it. I hear it all the time: “I have nothing to wear.” Meanwhile, closets are full. The problem isn’...

I Recreated My Original 90s Modelling Looks Using Only What I Already Had

Recently I started noticing 90s fashion trends cycling back around AGAIN and honestly? It cracked me up a little because I already wore this stuff 30 years ago. Back in the 90s, I...

Tip of the Day 5/12

Stop buying new clothes when your old ones could look better with simple tweaks--tailoring, repairs or even DIY dyeing can transform mediocre pieces into standouts.

Fix Jeans That Don’t Fit (Without Buying New Ones)

Your jeans don’t fit. That doesn’t mean you need to replace them. It just means you haven’t fixed them yet. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take jeans that are too tight,...

I Made 70’s Polyester Actually Wearable Again?!

Polyester gets a bad reputation. Honestly? Sometimes deserved. A lot of vintage polyester pieces have amazing prints, incredible colours, and groovy silhouettes but they can also b...

Why Your Clothes Look Awkward (and How to Fix It Without Buying Anything New)

Ever put something on and think, why does this look so weird on me? You’re not alone. And more importantly? It’s probably not you. It’s where the clothes hit your body. Length and...

Copying a Favorite Garment (Part 2: Mapping and Changing)

Break out the graph paper—it's time to plot and plan.

Copying a Favorite Garment (Part 1: Getting Ready)

Translate your favorite store-bought garment into a knitting pattern.

Spring DIYs Using What You Already Have | Upcycled Fashion & Decor

Stop Buying New for Spring – Make What You’ve Got Work Every season, we’re told the same thing. New season, new clothes. New decor. New everything. But around here, we don’t buy mo...

Meet Your New Best Friend: The Sloper

University of Fashion’s Basic Bodice Sloper draping lesson (Image credit: Universityof Fashion.com) Years of working in the fashion industry and teaching fashion design at some of...

Announcing Our Newest Lesson: Drafting a Surplice Under Bust Knit Top

UoF’s newest lesson, Drafting a Surplice Under Bust Knit Top is part of a cut & sew knit drafting series. (Image credit: University of Fashion). Our latest cut & sew knit l...

Tip of the Day 4/9

Don't toss that holey sweater just yet. A simple darning technique can resurrect damaged knitwear, adding character while saving money and the planet.

Thrifting for Fabric: 15 Thrift Store Hacks for Low-Cost Sewing

Your next gold find is waiting! Discover 15 pro tips for sustainable sewing on a budget, from repurposing vintage linens to sourcing premium wool. The post Thrifting for Fabric: 15...

One Blouse, Endless Possibilities: 7 Ways to Remix Your Outfit

People talk a lot about “shopping your closet,” but sometimes that phrase can feel a little overused. How exactly do you remix your outfit? You know me, I like to boss my clothes a...

How to Style Clothing 3 Ways Without Buying Anything New

If there’s one thing I love, it’s making our closets work harder without buying something new. That’s where the magic of “style clothing 3 ways” comes in. I think it’s all about se...

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Ask Patty: Neck Redesign (Part 2)

Redesign your neckline with just a little bit of math.

Time to up upcycle your wardrobe?

The Art & Anatomy of Handsewn Buttonholes

University of Fashion’s 3-part series on creating handsewn buttonholes. (Image credit: University of Fashion) Fashion has its own language—and nowhere is that more delightfully app...

This “Beat Up” $17 Goodwill Dresser Is Now a Stunning Statement Piece

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life. READ MORE...

Announcing Our Newest Lesson: Drafting a Square Neckline for Knits

UoF’s newest lesson in our cut & sew knit series: Drafting a Square Neckline for Knits (Image credit: University of Fashion). Our latest lesson continues our journey into the w...

From Atelier to Boutique: How Indie Designers Turn Runway Art into Ready-to-Wear Capsule Lines

The lights drop in a converted Paris train station, and a single spotlight catches a hand-moulded wool jacket rippling like... The post From Atelier to Boutique: How Indie Designer...