10 for Tuesday: DIY Valentine's Day Round Up

Do you have any Valentine's Day plans yet? Whether your going out or staying in, why not bring a little DIY into the holiday. I've got free tutorials to get you inspired on what to wear, what to give, and even decor to get you into the Valentine's Day spirit. Enjoy!

10 for Tuesday: DIY Valentine's Day Fashion

I love Valentine's Day for all the sweets and chocolate, as well as all the red, pink, and hearts that seem to be everywhere. I also love it because it's an excuse to eat all the sweets and chocolate, as well as to wear all the red, pink, and hearts. Valentine's Day isn't complete without adding a touch of love to your outfit. Most of the tutorials below seemed based around adding hearts to everything. But it's the one time of year when you can without feeling like you're dressing like a little girl. And I <3 hearts. So without further ado, here are some DIYs for refashioning your clothes and adding accessories to get into the Valentine's Day spirit.

10 for Tuesday: DIY Gift Ideas for the Fashionista

Ready for week 2 in my 6 Weeks of Gifting Series? It's time to think of a gift for that Fashionista in your life. Winter brings colder weather and the need for more layers, but that doesn't mean style has to suffer. Scarves, hats, and gloves are the perfect way to stay warm and still look great. I found some free tutorials for gifts whether you sew or crochet. Here are some DIY gift ideas for cozy winter accessories any Fashionista would love.

Easy Bikini Update: Adding metal rings

I'm going to share with you today this quick, DIY bikini update. This is great for adjusting the fit of bikini bottoms, and the rings help keep the bikini in place (i.e. less awkward ride up in the back). Since the rings add space, you could also add these to bikinis that already fit to change the look or help stop ride up. If you want to adjust a bikini that's too small, I'd recommend purchasing larger rings to help add width to the bikini.

10 for Tuesday: Summer Top Sewing Tutorials

Now that it's officially summer here, the temperatures are heating up. In warm temperatures, I prefer tops that are lightweight, sleeveless, flowing, and breathable. I found 10 sewing tutorials for tops perfect for summer and hotter temperatures. Let's get sewing!

10 for Tuesday: Summer Crochet Patterns

When I think of crochet, I mostly think of warm winter scarves and hats. Admittedly, I do most of my crocheting in the fall because of this. However, there all a lot of crochet patterns out there with warmer weather in mind. I've gathered 10 free crochet patterns and tutorials perfect for the summer.



Looking for more crochet patterns? Check out 10 free summer crochet patterns.

Bermudas to Shorts: Quick Tutorial

I've challenged myself to buy less clothing this summer. I want to start sewing more of my own clothes and to spend less money. Well, those of you that buy fabric know that it's not always cheaper to actually make your own clothes. So part of how I want to save money is to shop my closest. There are plenty of clothes I own, but rarely wear. This is for several reasons: they don't fit well anymore, they need repairing, or I'm just tired of them. If the garment is in relatively good shape, I want to start finding ways to make me want to wear them again.

Like a lot of women, I jumped on the Bermuda shorts fad a few years ago. I was a little tired of shorts that barely covered my backside. I still own a pair I bought 6 years ago, but rarely wore. I really like the material and it cost a bit of money, so I held onto them. But they are not flattering on me at all. They are all wrong for my body type and don't fit correctly (I blame the fact I used a gift card to why I bought them in the first place).

The first item I need to "fix" is these Bermuda shorts. I'm pear shaped, and as they are now the waist on me seems to be a size bigger than the thighs. It caused to them bunch unattractively. So, I thought that if I could turn them into shorts it would solve this problem--and it did if I say so myself. Just take a look at these before and after pictures.

10 for Tuesday: Sewing Tutorials for Summer Clothing

Warmer weather is here and it's time to break out the shorts, tank tops, and dresses. Why not add to your wardrobe this summer by making one of your own unique pieces? I've gathered 10 sewing tutorials great for summer. Most are easy or beginner-friendly. So grab some lightweight fabric from your stash, or hit the fabric store for the latest color and prints, and let's get sewing!