In this tutorial, we learn how to make a long drawstring skirt. You will need: knit stretch fabric ( 1.5 yards), safety pin, scissors, marking tool, and measuring tape. First, measure your hips and decide if you want your skirt to be tight or loose. For a tight fit, you want 2 ...more
Making your own dress saves you enough money as it is, and you'll be double the frugalista if you make that dress reversible. Though creating a two-sided reversible dress sounds hard to do, by adding a few tie straps it's about as easy as sewing an apron. Watch this episode o ...more
This Thread Banger video demonstrates making a skirt from men’s button down shirt sleeves. Brooksie from Haute Sew presents the technique. Two men’s button down shirts are needed. Cut the sleeves off the shirt at the seams and then split them open at the shirt sleeve seams ...more
The bubble skirt is very 'in' right now, but who knows for how long it will last. Trends come and go, so why not make your own skirt instead of heading out to the mall? In this tutorial, learn how to turn your old clothes and fabric into a stylish bubble skirt. Everyone will a ...more
Looking to make this Christmas a DIY Christmas? Why not make your own Christmas tree skirt, customized to fit your personality and home decor! Nothing says it’s Christmas like a beautiful Christmas tree. Now you can decorate the area below with a handmade Christmas tree skirt ...more
Katrina shows how to make a shirt or skirt made out of tissue for her stuffed animal. This is a great project for kids because it involves no sewing, an can be colored and customized with markers. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a tissue skirt for a stuffed ani ...more
This video demonstration shows the steps for making a greeting card decorated with a paper skirt. This sweet card can be sent to a friend for a gift or any occasion. Watch this instructional video and learn how to design a thoughtful greeting card and decorate it with a skirt.
Morgan Hungerford from Panda Head and Muss Clothing teaches us how to make a cool paper bag waist skirt out of an oversized skirt.
In this two part how to video, the Beverly Hills Organizer, Linda Koopersmith demonstrates how to use skirt hangers for neat and compact storage. The way you store your clothes makes a huge difference in the appearance and longevity of your garments. Watch this organizing tuto ...more
This ain't your mother's long hippie skirt from the '70s. While a few months ago we would have never thought we'd wear a dress longer than our knees, fall fashion is dictating that the long skirt - and by long we mean down to the ankles - is back in style. But given that we h ...more
Don't worry, while this episode of "Whitney Sews" does indeed teach you how to create a bubble skirt, we're not talking about the haute couture kinds featured on Alexander McQueen's last runway show (God rest his soul) and on other catwalks, ballooned out like a pure sphere an ...more
Sometimes, with all the clothes out there in the stores, it can take quite a bit of time to find something that you are sure to like and can afford. And during this tim of economic hardship, ssaving money is a must right now. So in this helpful tutorial, if you're looking to ...more
This video demonstrates how to tenderize the skirt steak. For this, the first thing to do is to place the skirt steak on the cutting board. Now with the help of the point side of the meat mallet, start hitting the steak to tenderize it. Once you have thoroughly hit the meat wi ...more
A gin based recipe with a bit of cointreau, pineapple juice and some grenadine. This drink is a bombardment of flavors all exploding in your mouth at the same time. If you're sick of basic cocktails, expand your knowledge. Watch this mixed drink recipe video to learn how to m ...more
Written instructions on how to draft a basic skirt pattern with accompanying video. Take your correct measurements before you begin. Video: . Step 1: Measure Carefully measure your waist, hips and hip drop. Step 2: Draw a Rectangle The horizontal lines (1 to 2 and 3 to 4 in ...more
Vintage is in right now, but that doesn't mean everything you can dig up in your mother's closet is fashionable (we're thinking her neon '80s balloon pants here). If you happen to find a skirt in her collection that's dyed a nice color but cut entirely wrong to look good on an ...more
In this video, learn how to take things you find in thrift stores and repurpose them as cool, new items. In this clip, you will learn how to cut up a frumpy old skirt and turn it into an adorable, stylish oversized tote. This is a fun project that costs just a couple of bucks ...more
In this video, Elizabeth shows you how to take left over fabric from a previous project and fashion it into a cute, up to date, high waisted skirt. This process is pretty easy and completely free! You can save money and fabric and get a great new look at the same time! So fun!
Are you a collector of the amazing doll collection made by American Dolls? Want to make your own custom clothes for your American Doll? In this video, learn how to sew a simple skirt with guidance from this sewing expert.
There's something so right about a sarong, especially on the beach. This video shows you how to tie a sarong into a simple wrap skirt.
Got a pair of old jeans lying around? Why not turn them into a new stylish skirt? It's really simple, just follow the directions in the video.
This authentic recipe for steak fajitas will bring a little "Tex-Mex" to your dining table and much of the fun is in adding the toppings! Make Texas skirt steak fajitas. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com
Ironing can be a bit tricky, with so many different designers and clothing materials to choose from. This video shows you how to iron a blouse and skirt so each looks perfect every time. To iron any type of clothing garment, you will need: an ironing board, a clothing iron and ...more
This is a video tutorial describing how to make a doll outfit that includes a half top and a skirt. The first step is to gather what you will need. You will need 2 pieces of fabric, some elastic band, and then something for closure such as a hook and eye, a button, or a snap. ...more
Sorry gentlemen but unless you like wearing skirts this pranks & cons how-to video is mostly for the ladies. Watch and learn to cheat on tests using low cut skirts and well placed cheat cards to achieve academic glory. Boys maybe be able to use this cheating technique with oth ...more
Who doesn't love a romantic tutu skirt? You don't have to save this look for weekends only. You can make this style work for the office as well by following these tips. Color Any color works except pink. No ballerinas allowed in the office! Keep it gown up. Length Keep it a ...more
This card is a classic Anna Griffin style card and I use lots of her goodies to make this, including the 3D papercrafting special effects embossing folders to make the folded skirt and 3D stickers to finish the card. To make the card it is surprisingly easy and I show you how. ...more
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This tutorial focuses on skirts, but you can use this process to undo the hem on any garment. You can sometimes cut off the hem, but if you want to make a much smaller alteration, here's how you can undo the hem entirely.
This video tutorial demonstrates the steps for drafting a sloper that shows the exact shape of an individual's body between the waist and the hips. It can be used to create skirts for women, the top of pants for men and women, and body doubles (aka Dress Forms). Learn how to d ...more
Are you in a hurry and just found out that your zipper is broker? This how to video offers a quick fix to almost any broken zipper that will save you lots of money. All you need to fix a zipper is a screwdriver, pliers, and candle wax.
Video: . In this video, discover techniques of painting a Fashion sketch. Paint yourself a Fashion sketch with abstract leaves. music: Collaboration project "Mediterranean Moondance - Latin Style Instrumental" kompoz.com/p/14102 by AviRosenfeld Avi Rosenfeld (Project Founder)
You know Moana's a rock-solid pick for Halloween this year. The question is, how far will you go to become Moana? Are you going to just slap on a cream skirt and a red bandeau? Or do you want to go all out and end up with the finished product like YouTuber Gladzy Kei did? Alre ...more
In this video you can see Goth Girl 4Eve completing a frosted doll cake. She begins with a base cake in the shape of a lampshade or angel food style pan with a small plastic doll inserted in the top (or doll top half). A creamy white frosting is smoothed over the bottom with a ...more
Make the most of your height with these wardrobe tips. You Will Need * Belts * Waist-length jackets * Kitten heels * Short or flared skirts * A-line dresses * High-waisted trousers * Skinny jeans * Big prints * Bright colors * Nipped-in jackets (optional) * Knee-high boots (op ...more
Having a hard time making your bed? This video shows you how to properly make your bed. Kids, use this great tactic to impress your parents next time they ask you to make your bed! A bed can be more than a place to pile clothes and electronic devices – here's how to make a be ...more
Wonder Woman has always been a Halloween and cosplay staple. It's a costume that's both dependable and stylish — just like the Amazon who wears it. This year's reprise with Gal Gadot offers a fresh take on the old standby, with more muted colors, a tougher demeanor, and a deci ...more
Due to the dour economy, sometimes it's best to conserve one's resources for more vital expenditures like, oh, we don't know, food, rather than blow it on new shirts from Urban Outfitters and that pair of boot cut J Brand jeans you've been eyeing. One of the easiest ways to s ...more
In this video we learn how to make a your own poufy bubble dress. First, grab a black stretchy shirt and cut the arms off of it. After this, take the fabric that you want to use for the skirt and lay it down, creating little peaks on the top of it. This will give you the volum ...more
Put together semi casual outfits for dinner dates This is presenting different casual looks for the holidays. The first is a simple shoulder bearing top with brassy buttons. It's accessorized with a bracelet with bumps and a necklace with different sized chains and a flower, ...more
Channel Pullip teaches how to make a round doll dress. To accomplish this, you'll need fabric. In the example she used sailor color themed material. You'll need lace and trimming, an elastic band, and velcro for closure. To start, cut the fabric to 17cm x 3cm, fold in half and ...more
Did you know there's a difference between "semiformal" and "dressy casual"? Here are the finer points of proper dress. Step 1: Put on your tails If the invitation says “white tie,” men should wear a black tailcoat with a single stripe of satin or braid; a white pique wing-col ...more
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a cool and scary costume for Halloween. This tutorial teaches you how to create a mummy and witch costume with old clothes and just a little bit of fabric. For the mummy costume you will need long johns, muslin, black, gloves, blac ...more
Make a bold and beautiful statement with just one or two designs. Arrange and rearrange, repeat and repeat to carry a design up, down, and 'round and 'round a shirt, skirt, or dress. This instructional embroidery video demonstrates placement and marking techniques. A coordinat ...more
A white T-shirt is a classic and looks good on everyone. In this video, we show you how to dress it up for the office. Buy a T-shirt Purchase a simple, fitted V neck tee shirt. Make sure it is not too tight or sheer. Pair with a skirt A black skirt is slimming and really pl ...more
In this how-to video, you will learn how to create your own tube top dress with lace and tulle. This will be useful if you need a unique dress for prom. You will need a sewing machine, scissors, pins, ruler, measuring tape, thread, a half yard of gray knit, tulle, and a yard o ...more
Square dancing, a fun American pastime! Learn square dance steps with this instructional animation. Fun fact about square dancing: 19 U.S. States deem it their official dance. Square dance is a folk dance with roots in Europe, eventually spreading to the states & becoming more ...more
exist†trace is a popular Japanese all-female metal band, and their singer Miko is something of a heavy metal beauty queen for modern times. This video will teach you how to replicate her makeup look from the band's video for "Vanguard". From the Creator: Things you want to f ...more
This video shows how to draw an anime Fox Furry. First, draw the outline of the face, neck and straight-up ears. Then draw the eyes with eyebrows and make them prominent, to look nice and real. Then draw the nose and mouth. Then give borders and shades to ears to look prominen ...more
A TFU was set up to review Navy service uniforms. This uniform is approved for E6 and below. It will replace the summer white and winter blue uniforms. This is how the female uniform should be worn. - The uniform consists of a khaki over blouse, black slacks, and optional blac ...more
No need to run home from work to change for an evening on the town. With some simple switches, you can be on your way. Follow this Howcast guide to learn how to change your look from day to evening in just five minutes. You Will Need * A sparkly or jewel-tone sleeveless top, ...more
Our fashion expert will demonstrate how to tie and wear a sarong or pareo. She will demonstrate several ways to incorporate sarongs into women's clothing, including using a sarong as a long skirt, a halter top and a jacket. Using step-by-step instructions, you will learn how t ...more
There are two things I can definitively say about Katy Perry. One, she makes extremely terrible but catchy songs that I end up hating myself for singing in the car. Two, she single-handedly made Elmo the most popular Sesame Street character ever for males 13 and up (though, Ke ...more
If you want to learn patterns drafting/making in different sizes (EXTRA SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, MEDIUM-LARGE, LARGE, EXTRA LARGE), now it becomes easy with these great videos that make patterns drafting easier and clearer. Step 1: How to Take Body Measurements Video: . Step 2: ...more
Just as a cute A-line skirt looks good on your friend but somehow not so fetching on you, or a blaze looks like it was made to fit your shoulders whereas it looks baggy and untailored on your friend, eyeshadow colors look different on every girl depending on her eye color. If ...more
In this video, John Lithgow and Isadora Duncan will teach you how to make an easy, homemade hula skirt and dance the hula - no matter how cold it is outside! Turn your living room into sunny Hawaii even in the coldest months with this fun kid's craft project!
From our favorite British imports at Videojug comes a unique yet incredibly practical video showing just how you can get out of a car in a skirt or dress without showing the world your underwear. Get out of a car without showing your knickers. Click through to watch this video ...more
I made this dress to attend a wedding, using a Laura Ashley pattern that is sadly now out of print (M5232, View C, http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m5232-products-4726.php?page_id=522). It's supposed to be a modern style, but I used a stiff brocade as my fashion fabric. When I ...more
This Photoshop tutorial has a very specific purpose - to teach you how to draw a woman from the back who is wearing jeans, a skirt or even nothing at all. Master the curves of a woman's backside using the techniques outlined in this video.
Bandage skirts can be tricky to mix and match. What goes well with them? In this video, you'll learn just that. Check out three different outfits that you can wear with a bandage skirt. These skirts are actually pretty versatile, so whatever you got could work!