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My name is Kara, and I’m so excited that you’re here! Please take a moment to look around and check out some of my latest sewing and refashion projects.
Recent Blog Posts
Refashion Series Ep. 11 The Pink Power Suit
The best part about this refashion is that I was able to get two new pieces for the price of one. The suit was purchased from a recent Saver's trip with my mom and sister. I was pleasantly surprized how well the original dress fit. My only alteration to it was...
Refashion Series Ep. 10 The Overall Dress
Picked up this overall dress at Savers. I think it was $10 or $12, but it was half off. I was really excited about its potential!I loved the olive green color because it works beautifully as a neutral. It just needed a little updating to make it...
Refashion Series Ep. 9 The Metta Polka Dot Top to Skirt
This refashion is another one that began when I inherited my grandmother's clothes after she passed over a year ago. I loved the print and the soft blue color. However, I felt it wasn't something I would really wear, so it made for a perfect refashion. That, and it...
How to read a Sewing Pattern
When I first starting sewing, I thought patterns were for pansies. Whenever I did use one, I figured I knew what I was doing, and didn't bother with the directions or envelope information. I was a dress size 6, but when I cut the pattern size 6 out, it was always too...
Refashion Series Ep. 8 // 80’s Prom Dress Refashion
This post is a paid collaboration with JOANN. All opinions are my own. It does contain affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. The moment I saw this dress it was love. I looked at it the way I look at a sausage Mcmuffins during any of my pregnancies--I simply had...
Refashion Series Ep. 7 The Convertible Bow Top
I wore this dress at Snap conference last year for the '80s prom party. I had actually forgotten to bring the dress I wanted to wear, so I ran to Deseret Industries and bought this dress between sessions. I knew I'd never wear it again, so it made sense to give it a...
Refashion Series
In these episodes, I take old, outdated clothing and transform them into something new and beautiful.
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