Shavonne Cruz

I made a cute, retro wrap dress recently, based off Butterick 4790, and was amazed by how simple it was. Since it was little more than two rectangle panels, with a…

I love books. And the beach. Unfortunately, books and sand don’t mix. Rather than constantly trying to protect my reading material from the horrors of my purse or current beach…

  With New York weather being New York weather, it’s always a good idea to have a versatile wardrobe. In April, it could be freezing when you leave for work…

I figured it was time to stop using scraps of paper to mark my place in all my books, since the scraps tend to end up lost on the floor…

I’ve always been a fan of fabric manipulation, but even the basic stuff seemed really intimidating. Still, I decided to play around with some simple smocking for a pillow, and…

Everyone needs more purses. They’re cute, they’re functional, and they’re versatile. And the best way to make the most of that versatility is to DIY your own! I had some…

With great weather finally showing its face, I thought it time to begin prepping for the new hiking season. And what better way to do that, than to make a…

Whether you need a quick gift idea, or another cute way to organize your tools, this mason jar sewing kit is the perfect DIY project. It’s main feature is the…

With a new season comes a need for a whole new wardrobe. However, if you’re looking to save some money, DIY is definitely the way to go. Can’t sew? Not…

No matter what I do, my chalk and my seam ripper are always missing.  Within 12 seconds of putting one down, it somehow manages to get itself lost or stolen…