DIY: Puffy Skirt

I am this close to signing up the Wardrobe Refashion pledge. Given how the economy is now, I'm doing every bit I can to save and to recycle. However, pledging to not buy any new articles of clothing for 4 months is a little much for me. My sewing skills and time will not allow me to generate new items every month (or depends how often I shop and how much I buy). But I'm still making an effort. With the summer approaching, it'll be a motivator. Summer clothing are also easier to make.

Here is a skirt I made following Dacia's tutorial. I bought this fabulous fabric from a craft supply show. I got 4 yards for only $5! I could make 3 skirts with it!

DIY: Cornice

This was a DIY project I did for client who was looking to update her bedroom window. We met with a EZ Blinds rep to look through options and pricing. We liked the idea of a cornice. It really brings warmth and traditional attributes to a room. The quote for two 9' wide windows was over $2k. That was definitely over the budget. I suggested that we make it. We liked the fabric from EZ Blinds sample book. I found the exact fabric on Interior Mall for $44/yrd. Then I found a DIY Cornice Kit from DIY Decorator for $99 each. It comes with complete instructions. The material for the two windows were less than $500, less than 1/4 of the EZ Blinds' price.

Step 1: Assemble the cornice kit as directed.


Step 2: Cut fabric and batting big enough to wrap around the entire cornice.


Step 3: Staple fabric to the backside of the cornice. Tug tightly as you go.




Step 4: Add hardware and hang!