Coined by fashion psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen, dopamine dressing is the practice of intentionally wearing clothes that make you happy, activating your dopamine aka the neurotransmitter that makes you feel good. Dopamine dressing, unlike the above-mentioned style trends, is centered around experimenting with colors, patterns, and style in a way that is catered to what ...
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Doilies can transform your home and life in a myriad of ways. Let’s explore 11+ ideas for incorporating crochet doilies and vintage lace in our home décor, fashion and gift giving. ...
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Gift your sewing friends (and yourself) with tons of fun sewing and quilting gifts this holiday season! Give your sewing bestie a beautiful sewing machine ornament or send your sewing circle a super cute sticker to decorate their sewing machines. Plus, don’t miss the two books in this month’s wishlist, which are both focused on ...
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Add a hint of gothic romance to your wardrobe with an enchanting refashioning project from Sadie Metter. Using a thrifted denim jacket and black lace dress, you’ll learn how to replace your jacket’s back panel with delicate material to give your outerwear a wickedly charming sheer look. Embrace the magic of the season and craft ...
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We know just how much our readers love scrappy sewing and quilting projects, and to celebrate Earth Day, we’ve rounded up our all-time favorite sewing patterns! From small sewing projects that you can make in just a few hours to a scrap quilt pattern that our readers love, we know you’ll find the perfect scrap ...
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Two cute winter sweaters become one stylish cold weather scarf with this beginner friendly refashioning project. A fun winter project for thrifty sewists, this upcycled scarf pattern uses two felted sweaters to create a playful scarf that mixes classic Christmas designs like Fair Isle with a bold splash of color. You can complete this easy ...
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As an editor, one of my favorite aspects of my job is researching trending fabrics, colors, home décor ideas, and clothing and accessories for the coming year. The start of October marks the beginning of Q4, when we say goodbye to the trends of the past year (looking at you, modern farmhouse) and say hello ...
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