One thing I love to do is to search the internet for inspiration. Modcloth is one of my favorite places to drool get fun new ideas.
What kind of things can we learn from Modcloth? Well, clean our your ears, and put on your reading glasses (yes, I do realize you aren't all Shrek's Grandma) and start taking notes!
1) Find unique fabrics. Now, even using the simplest pattern you can create a unique shirt!
Peanut Gallery Panache Top
Each and Aviary Way Top
Duck Duck Cute Top
2) Use bias tape the same color as your garment (or not) to make unique necklines.
You can either make your own bias tape using Clover Bias Tape Maker
Or, you can buy ready made Bias Tape.
3) change up them hemline of your dress to make your creation unique and wow - worthy dress:
4) Put some effort into the back - emblish the back as you would the front and surprise everyone just as you turn away.

Coral Coasts Top in Blue Hit the Ground Stunning Dress
Peach you to the Punch Dress
What do you think? Will you keep this is mind when you decide on your next project? I know I will!
What kind of things can we learn from Modcloth? Well, clean our your ears, and put on your reading glasses (yes, I do realize you aren't all Shrek's Grandma) and start taking notes!
4 Things Sewers/Designers Can (and Should) Learn From Modcloth:
1) Find unique fabrics. Now, even using the simplest pattern you can create a unique shirt!
Peanut Gallery Panache Top
Each and Aviary Way Top
Duck Duck Cute Top
2) Use bias tape the same color as your garment (or not) to make unique necklines.
You can either make your own bias tape using Clover Bias Tape Maker
Or, you can buy ready made Bias Tape.
3) change up them hemline of your dress to make your creation unique and wow - worthy dress:
4) Put some effort into the back - emblish the back as you would the front and surprise everyone just as you turn away.

Coral Coasts Top in Blue Hit the Ground Stunning Dress
Peach you to the Punch Dress
What do you think? Will you keep this is mind when you decide on your next project? I know I will!