How-to: Fabric Face Mask – Sewing Tutorial & Patterns
2020 Fashion Fabric Face Masks It’s been a while since my last post and the world has been through some major changes since then! I’ve been meaning to post my fabric face mask patterns since last year but haven’t found much time in between working from home, spending extra time with family, and making fabric […]
Tulip Skirt – Behind the Scenes – Design and Sewing
Tulip Skirt with Contrast Trim This is the original tulip skirt design that inspired my Tweed Tulip Dress (after I saw the fabric at the FabScrap store in New York City). I first envisioned this tulip skirt hem detail as a black skirt with white trim around the edge to emphasize the shape of the […]
Basic Hand Sewing Techniques – Buttons & Fixing Seams
Sewing Basics Whenever I tell somebody that I know how to make my own clothes there is a common response I always hear. I’ve noticed that the first thing almost everyone says to me is that, “I don’t even know how to sew a button.” In this post I’ll go over a couple of basic […]
How-to: Make a Sleeved Dress Sleeveless
Removing Sleeves for a Sleeveless Dress Did you ever buy a dress or a top where the sleeves are slightly too tight and just don’t fit right, but the rest of the fit is okay so you try to make it work anyway? The fashion industry doesn’t take the proper time to get a really […]
Basic Sewing Skills – Seam and Edge Finishes
Whenever you’re sewing you usually can’t just leave the cut fabric edges raw, chances are it will fray if it’s a woven or roll if it’s knit (for more on this see my fabric types post here). So here are some examples of basic edge finishes to help you with your next project! See the […]
Sewing DIY – Upcycled Damaged Top
Adding Lace Yoke A client gave me this top to fix up. She accidentally ironed a hole in it before she was even able to wear it once. It’s made out of a polyester/acrylic blend and you have to iron those fibers on a low heat setting or else the fabric can melt easily. So, […]
Basic Sewing Skills – Fabric Construction Types
Wovens Vs. Knits If you’ve never worked with clothing closely this information is probably new to you but I find myself explaining these 3 basic fabrics types to people when discussing, clothing, fit, and commissioned projects so they can get a better understanding of why certain things can’t happen in the fabric, fit, and design […]
Shopping Issues – The Importance of Fit
This is one of the biggest reasons why I decided to start making my own clothing and start this site. I’ve gotten pretty tired of not being able to find clothes that fit anywhere, even just a little bit. And I’m sure most people can agree. The main problem is that clothing is made using […]
Behind the Scenes – Tweed Tulip Dress – Sketching, pattern-making, and sewing
Kelly Ann Sizler Designs – Princess Seam Sweetheart Neck Tulip Hem Dress This tulip hem design idea originally came to me in skirt form. But then I found this black, cream, and pink tweed fabric at the FabScrap store and I couldn’t resist making it into a dress version perfect for the office! First I […]
Fashion Sustainability – What is it and Why is it Important?
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FASHION? “It’s a movement aimed at making the fashion industry more environmentally responsible by changing the way clothes are designed, made, transported, used, and discarded.” (1) HOW DOES FASHION HARM THE ENVIRONMENT? Some might say that the Fashion Industry is one of the hardest industries on the environment. Carbon emissions from textile […]