DIYStyle Quick Take 2
Quick Takes is back! What’s it like to be on TV? This week we go behind the scenes with Allyce and Melissa filming a segment for AM Northwest.


Quick Takes is back! What’s it like to be on TV? This week we go behind the scenes with Allyce and Melissa filming a segment for AM Northwest.
Summer kick-off of our Quick Takes — a mini dose of sewing inspiration!
We started this season of vodcasts with a visit to Amy Bulter’s booth at Fall Quilt Market—and we’re so glad to have Amy back to share her fresh ideas for spring. Allyce and Melissa entice you to throw a Panty Party, arming you with a few simple techniques to whip up lots of these sexy undies with your girlfriends!
We started this season of vodcasts with a visit to Amy Bulter’s booth at Fall Quilt Market—and we’re so glad to have Amy back to share her fresh ideas for spring. Allyce and Melissa entice you to throw a Panty Party, arming you with a few simple techniques to whip up lots of these sexy undies with your girlfriends!
This week, Allyce and Melissa “glam it up” with DIYStyle’s new lingerie pattern. Melissa shows how to finish off those unruly seam edges, and meet Lori Coulter, an innovative entrepreneur and designer of TrueMeasure made-to-order swimwear, that uses body scan technology to make one-a-of-kind swimsuits.
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Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Swimwear
This week, Allyce and Melissa “glam it up” with DIYStyle’s new lingerie pattern. Melissa shows how to finish off those unruly seam edges, and meet Lori Coulter, an innovative entrepreneur and designer of TrueMeasure made-to-order swimwear, that uses body scan technology to make one-a-of-kind swimsuits.
Learn More:
Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Swimwear
Refresh and relaaaax with a soothing lavender-scented spa pillow! Melissa shows you how to make this super easy gift (or make it for yourself, you deserve it). Amy Johnson from KayOss Designs shows us around her studio and gives DIYStyle some insight into her life as a designer. Then we answer that burning question: “What is Stabilizer?”
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KayOss Designs by Amy Johnson
Whip up a few spa pillows to keep yourself comfy, or give them as a pamperific gift! Print out these instructions to keep handy in your DIYStyle Notebook.
Refresh and relaaaax with a soothing lavender-scented spa pillow! Melissa shows you how to make this super easy gift (or make it for yourself, you deserve it). Amy Johnson from KayOss Designs shows us around her studio and gives DIYStyle some insight into her life as a designer. Then we answer that burning question: “What Is Stabilizer?”
Learn More:
KayOss Designs by Amy Johnson
Some terrific tips and techniques this week! Learn how to find a great ring embellishment for a knit top or swimsuit; solve a stitching quandary with a handy seam ripper; and get to know that fabulous ready-to-wear finishing touch, the double-needle hem.
Some terrific tips and techniques this week! Learn how to find a great ring embellishment for a knit top or swimsuit; solve a stitching quandary with a handy seam ripper; and get to know that fabulous ready-to-wear finishing touch, the double-needle hem.
Quick primer on types of “rings” (or any circular embellishment) you can use to make a knit top really pop!
This week we’re excited to share a project that’s very personal to us at DIYStyle: our first line of patterns designed by Allyce and Melissa especially for McCall’s Pattern Company! Check out our fashion show debuting the new lines for summer and fall. Plus learn some easy-peasy tips for making hems so you can whip up anything and finish it off like a pro.
This week we’re excited to share a project that’s very personal to us at DIYStyle: our first line of patterns designed by Allyce and Melissa especially for McCall’s Pattern Company! Check out our fashion show debuting the new lines for summer and fall. Plus learn some easy-peasy tips for making hems so you can whip up anything and finish it off like a pro.
Go behind the scenes at a big industry show in Las Vegas. Rio 2008 was the place to be, as Melissa and Allyce walk the show and meet the pros!
Go behind the scenes at a big industry show in Las Vegas. Rio 2008 was the place to be, as Melissa and Allyce walk the show and meet the pros!
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