Anyone who loves fashion knows his name, Isaac Mizrahi. This past Saturday I went into NYC to see his exhibit “An Unruly History” at the Jewish Museum. In true Mizrahi style I was blown away by color, texture, form, and definitely NOT disappointed.

“I’m all about exuberance. We only have one short life to live, and we shouldn’t waste it being tasteful.”
Isaac Mizrahi

Isaac Mizrahi began collecting and categorizing swatches in the late 1980’s. All of the swatches are organized by color regardless of their material. This impressive wall is what you see first when you enter the gallery.

Isaac Mizrahi is a true creative genius, his inspiration seems to come from everywhere and he has no fear of mixing styles, fabrics, and textures that were not previously the norm. Everything I saw looked totally wearable and yet completely elegant.

He has done a lot of work with the theatre, ballet, movies, TV, and his fashion lines have always had a theatrical twist to them.

I love this dress made of paillettes that were made from Coca-Cola cans. Mizrahi worked with a charity called We Can, who hired homeless New Yorkers to gather and flatten the Coke cans, which were then sent to a luxury sequin maker in Paris named Langlois-Martin. There they cut all the aluminum into paillettes and then sent them with the dress patterns to India to be hand-embroidered onto the silk before being returned to New York to Mizrahi’s studio. This dress is from his 1994 spring line.

I love, love, love this t-shirt with an acrylic lobster on the shoulder, an homage to Elsa Schiaparelli and the surrealist movement. Talk about a fabulous altered tee! DIY anyone?

Fashion illustrations for days!

The video installation gives you an even closer look into his creative mind. I loved seeing his creative influences from movies, to actresses, to theatre, to different cultures, it was truly inspiring.

I want to end with one of my favorite quotes of his:

“Remember this: No one is looking at your imperfections, they’re all too busy worrying about their own.”

If you’re in NYC before August 7th, be sure to check out this fabulous exhibit at the Jewish Museum.

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For those of us who are both naughty and nice! Margot Potter of I Can Make Metal Stamped Jewelry shows us how to make these fab DIY Naughty and Nice Earrings. Did you see the tiny bells?

Perfect for your Thanksgiving place cards, Heather Mann of Dollar Store Crafts made these Chalkboard Acorn Place Cards.

Create a beautiful Faux Snow Effect using Collage Clay with this video from Cathie Filian.

Make this beautiful and unique Faux Coral Centerpiece with this video by Mark Montano. Amazing!

Make your tree sparkle this year with these DIY Sequin Ornaments from Jaderbomb for i Love To Create. This tree is simply amazing!

It’s not all about the decor! Don’t forget to wear your sparkle this season too with these DIY Crystal Boots!

Stay warm and cozy with this on trend DIY Embroidered Sweater for the holidays.

Looking for a non-traditional wreath this season? This Driftwood Wreath DIY by Stephenie Hamen of My Crafty Adventures is a beautiful way to celebrate a beach holiday.

Want to really mix it up this Christmas? Aunt Peaches has your solution with Funky Christmas, a fabulous mix of fun DIY ornaments and decorating ideas.

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TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Sweater
• Embroidery thread
• Needle
• Template – you can download this one
• Fabric marker

step 1
Create your word template or download this one. You’ll need to increase the size of the design about 200%, it should be about 10 inches wide.

step 2
Lay your template on top of your sweater to make sure your have it where you want it.

You can tape it down if you want to or just hold it down.

step 3
I poked holes with my needle and then followed through with my fabric marker to transfer the design to the sweater.

When you are finished you can draw on your sweater to make sure you can see your design.

step 4
Take your embroidery thread and your needle.

I worked with my embroidery thread doubled on my needle to give the design a thicker line.

Start sewing.

When you are finished hide your threads on the inside of your sweater by weaving them back and forth through your sewing.

I really love how this sweater turned out. I’m sure I’ll be wearing it a lot this season.

Leave me a comment and let me know how your sweater turns out.

Happy Friday!!!!!!

xoxo
Cathy

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Time to get in the holiday mood and Heather Mann starts us off with these super cute Glitter Deer Bookends.

Update your wardrobe by adding a touch of lace to a basic tee in this T-Shirt with Lace Cuffs DIY.

Mark Montano shows us how to make this gorge Art Deco Necklace DIY.

Aunt Peaches has your table covered with these fun DIY Tassel Napkin Rings.

Margot Potter gives us even more to see this week with her Monthly Must Haves Video.

Cathie Filian shows us these super kawaii Decoden Desserts and Mod Podge AND there’s a giveaway! Be sure to enter!

It’s so important to have gratitude everyday! Stephenie Hamen of My Crafty Adventures shows us how to make these cute Gratitude Jars DIY.

A cute way to store your treasures Mark Montano inspires us to make Button Lid Jars.

Last but not least TIB and JORD Wood Watches are giving away a beautiful wooden watch to one very lucky reader!

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TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• T-shirt knit dress
• 2 Metal zippers
• Scissors or seam ripper
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Crafty Chica Flocked Applique
• Iron

step 1
Follow the instructions on the applique to make sure you have the right side facing your dress.

Place the applique onto your dress and cover it with a thin towel or cloth.

Press firmly and keep the iron moving over your applique for a few minutes until the applique is fixed to the dress.

Peel away the backing to reveal the design.

Note: the lines on the applique will be thinner on your dress than they look in the package.

step 2
Measure your zippers next to your dress starting from the bottom of the dress.

Put a pin in the seam where you want the zippers to end.

step 3
Using either your scissors or you seam ripper, open the side seams on your dress starting at the bottom hem.

step 4
Pin your zippers in place.

step 5
Using your sewing machine and a zipper foot, sew all the way around the zippers.

Trim your threads.

I really like the subtle look of the black flocked applique on the black dress. It’s a very subtle detail that really makes your tunic unique.
The metal zippers add a touch of contrast and interest to a basic t-shirt dress. There you have it a quick and easy altered t-shirt that’s the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.

Leave me a comment and let me know how your’s turns out!

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