Monthly Archives: June 2016

Pencil Skirt Tutorial

DIY – The Perfect Pencil Skirt Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Perfect Pencil Skirt Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Perfect Pencil Skirt Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Perfect Pencil Skirt Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Perfect Pencil Skirt Tutorial

Today I will show you how to make a pencil skirt, and this pencil skirt tutorial is one that I have been thinking about making for a while now.  I actually haven’t made a skirt since my Golden Skirt Tutorial which is from way back when I just started this blog!  Now that I have my little kiddo, it’s hard to find the time to do any intricate sewing.  This one is quick, easy, and to the point.  Can’t go wrong with that.  Read along for my DIY perfect pencil skirt tutorial.

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upcycle romper tutorial

DIY – Upcycle Romper into Tunic Top Tutorial

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My sister recently gave me a romper which is cute, but is just way too short.  I’m somebody’s mother now (!!! still such a wonderful and wild experience !!!), so there are some lengths I just will not wear anymore.  But the material is so pretty and the sleeves are so fun, so I decided to upcyle it and turn the romper into a tunic top.  I’ve been on an upcycling kick lately turning a sweater into a skirt, and earrings into a necklace. Giving new life to old things is really rewarding and surprisingly easy.

I paired my new tunic along with my previously upcycled ankle length summer jeans.  Read on for my full tutorial…

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