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Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Sew Your Own: Your Favorite Queer Characters’ Wardrobes

For Halloween or for every day, here’s how to stitch up a look inspired by your favorite fictional queer women.

Shannon October 25, 2017 7 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Sew Your Own: Pants Projects for Any Skill Level

Trousers, jeans, and shorts that fit your body and your gender.

Shannon September 21, 2017 12 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Summer Project: Sew Your Own Gender-Affirming Swimwear!

With a sewing machine and a little patience, you can make a swimsuit to fit both your gender and your body.

Shannon July 17, 2017 22 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Yes, I Made It: Slow Fashion and Making My Own Clothes Changed My Life

Sewing began as a creative outlet for me, an activity that married my love for theatre with my love for DIY, but it has since progressed into a more nuanced understanding of my body, my style, and the consequences that my personal choices have on the world.

Jasika Nicole October 21, 2015 55 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

T-Shirt Stencils for T-Shirt Stenciling, Autostraddle Style

Intern Geneva made four perfect stencils for you to cover yourself with after you go through the easier-said-than-done process of spray-painting them onto your old favorite shirts!

Carmen May 26, 2013 13 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Tassel Necklaces

Because tassels are too good to use for only boring things.

Gabrielle Korn April 25, 2013 5 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Scrappy Scarf Idea

I made my own braided infinity scarf because I’m drowning in scrap fabric.

Gabrielle Korn April 18, 2013 9 Comments
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How To Own It: Tiny Lacy Ruffled Socks

Your ankles need attention. Ruffly, lacy attention.

Gabrielle Korn April 11, 2013 12 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Things I’ve Been Meaning To Do and Make

An iPhone case out of pressed flowers, DIY striped pants, and more!

Gabrielle Korn April 4, 2013 19 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: The Girl With The Pearl Everything

Pearls are the new studs!

Gabrielle Korn March 28, 2013 9 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How to Own It: Pocket Squares

Buy it or sew it, fold it, tuck it into your pocket. Just please don’t blow your nose in it.

Gabrielle Korn March 21, 2013 21 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Personalized Fancy Keds

Be the designer collaboration you want to see in the world.

Gabrielle Korn March 14, 2013 32 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Issues Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Non-Lingerie

Lingerie that’s “designed to frame the erogenous zones instead of covering them up, highlighting your assets.” Mind = blown

Gabrielle Korn March 7, 2013 12 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

I Carry A Bag With Me (I Carry It In/My Hand)

Kid tested, mother (earth) approved.

Laura April 22, 2012 26 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How to Cut Up Your T-Shirt, DIY Style

Our “Autostraddle This” t-shirts are available! (Almost.) So we’re preparing for their arrival with this DIY advice: turn your ill-fitting / beaten up t-shirts into pants, tote bags, patches or restyled, cuter shirts! Little or no sewing skills required.

Laneia September 15, 2010 39 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Tying the Knot: You Can’t Get Married But You Can Make Your Own Skinny Tie

This week in style, learn how to make skinny ties out of regular ties. It’s easier than you might think.

Laura August 4, 2010 26 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

This is a Holdup: Make Your Own Suspenders

Get out your needles (or go out and buy one) because we’ve got a super simple guide to crafting your own suspenders.

Laura July 15, 2010 32 Comments

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