Author Archives: curvydesignlady

Tie Dye–Step out of your comfort zone

I’ve always admired people that try very difficult things, pushing themselves WAY outside their comfort zone. Last week I went to a Natural Dye workshop with good friends. I SO appreciate @JeanHaleyDesign.com for sharing her expertise and even though chemistry is not my jam, I learned a great deal. Using silk and we hand stitchedContinue reading “Tie Dye–Step out of your comfort zone”

What can I do with a yard of fabric?

Don’t dismiss the lowly yard of fabric! I routinely let my finger wander through the remnants section of fabric stores. These are the bolts that customers bought first so I welcome the opportunity to use the remnant. Check out this lovely plaid which I was able to convert into a wrap skirt. It sits demurelyContinue reading “What can I do with a yard of fabric?”

Another Re-Vitalize Your Wardrobe Idea

Let’s take the situation of TOO LONG.  I won’t design a pair of pants and then make them too long!  Of course not.  BUT….when I bought these super cute sandals suddenly I thought those pants were too long.  I wanted to show off how fun the sandals look  with those pants hitting a ‘little’ shorterContinue reading “Another Re-Vitalize Your Wardrobe Idea”

Re-Vitalize Your Wardrobe

I am a self-confessed fashion maven so I design 95% of my clothes.  NO closet is large enough for my obsession.  As a result I am constantly going through my wardrobe to clear out oldies.  I either sell the excess or give my friends ‘first dibs’ before I donate.  There are some designs that IContinue reading “Re-Vitalize Your Wardrobe”

Fabric choices & do you really know your size?

Being curvy means that you are not as angular as other people (especially guys!). Figuring out the best way to present the design is entirely dependent on the fabric choice. Fabric is either a knit – which moves and changes, or it’s a static / stationary weave – which doesn’t move. My preference has usuallyContinue reading “Fabric choices & do you really know your size?”