Making New looks from Old clothes!

Making new looks from old clothes

with the Sewing Doctor.

Many know Diane McNitt as the owner of her own public relations  company,

 McNitt Marketing,  few know that she has a real passion for sewing. McNitt majored in  

                                       Fashion and Design  at Drexel University.

The Lansdowne resident started sewing when she was a little girl. Her interest peaked as she watched her Nana create Barbie doll clothes. Back then, Barbie was the best dressed chick in doll town.
McNitt first started sewing when she was a child and she got a toy sewing machine for Christmas.  She traded in that toy machine for a real one. Today she has become The Sewing Doctor.

So what is a Sewing Doctor?   Refashioning, Altering and Recycling clothes as explained by McNitt. If your old clothes are ailing before throwing them out, they can be rejuvenated with some stitches.

Here's some ways she does her magic on clothes.
She can modify a neckline that is too low and adorn it with lace.
Take a plain top and add some antique buttons.  
Add some fabric to a skirt that is too short.

But what about those items you love just because of the fabric. Recycle fabric that you like instead of tossing it is the name of the game and a way to stay green.

  She can take a 1940's scarf and make it into a unique curtain, or a souvenir t-shirt into a pillow..
You bought the tee-shirt because you were in Disney World and you just don't want to throw it away but you know you will never wear it. What a great way to hold onto the memory and keep the souvenir. 

So if you are looking to keep those clothes but give them an updated look contact McNitt at 610-622-5856 and or contact her at diane@mcnittmarketing.com

Ten things you can do to break out of the winter doldrums

All photos courtesy of Bing Images

 I don't know about you but I am really feeling a bit gray after this winter cold dreary white snow everywhere. Luckily the sun has been breaking through a bit.

But here's some ideas to get through the next blast of winter left.

Paint your nails.......Every  color any color. What about yellow or orange?.  Have fun. Try the two colors  and different designs. I found some dual nail colors you can mix and match at the dollar store. The brushes are smaller so you can use your artistic skills and make fabulous  designs.

Try highlighted hair pieces. You can buy them in wig and hair shops. Clip them to your hair giving you a sun-kissed look without the permanency of salon highlights. 

Add some bracelets. Yes even with those sweaters and long sleeve shirts. Mix and match wearing up to five. Yes I know we all wear bracelets in the summer to take away the focus from those jiggly jello bare  arms You will feel  glamorous.  Women bejeweled. And since its still winter you have some time to work on those arms.

Wear lipstick. Go to a beauty counter at Macy's and find out what lipstick is right for you. Look at old Marilyn Monroe movies. What made that woman so beautiful? Besides the blond hair and the mole...LIPSTICK! Try it.   

Get a pedicure. I know it's not summer. No one is looking at your feet but aren't your feet feeling a bit rough around the heels. Yes, yes I agree we need warm comfy socks and boots and not peekaboo shoes. But what a pick me up to look at those gorgeous feet in the shower. 

Buy yourself some fresh cut flowers. Put them in a vase, open up the blinds and  bring Spring into  your home. Even bring them to work to share with the office. Everyone will be in a good mood.

 Take a mental health day and go to a museum in the city or stay home and

watch old movies. Life was simpler then.Yea for happy endings. Check out the fashions too. Weren't woman ah so glamorous in the forties?

Okay so you have to stay bundled up. Coats, hats, long johns. I feel your pain but here's a tip from Paris.Wear delicate lacy lingerie under those heavy clothes. Remember its what's inside that counts and that's true even with clothes.     

Exercise, I know, I know. Love it or hate it but you can't leave it out of the equation of feeling good.

Grab the i-pod and get on the treadmill. Do yoga. Do Pilates. All this can be done at home.  Just do it as the old Nike campaign goes. Come June remember those jello arms......gone. 

And last but not least go shopping with some friends, check out the new spring fashions, plan your summertime look. Spring is only a month and a half away. Have a glass of wine, eat lunch and just belly laugh. Spring is only a month and a half away.
Keep Styling in Delco!