Shaelynn Haning
Professional Tailor & Business Owner
Education
- Marist College, BS, Apparel Design and Product Development
Professional Achievements
- Hosts 'The Sew Show with Shae', an educational sewing channel that posts weekly videos on YouTube. The channel has 24K subscribers and 1M views
- Tallgrass Tailor is the highest-rated and most-reviewed alterations and tailoring service in Oklahoma
Certifications & Organizations
- Member of The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
- Member of the Custom Tailors and Designers Association
- Board Chair of Rising Village and the Refugee Sewing Enterprise Program
- Member of the State of Oklahoma Education Careers and Technologies Board
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Co-authored Articles (146)
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Fix a Broken Zipper
Learn how to unstick a zipper with ease If you’ve ever had to battle a stuck zipper, then you know how frustrating it can be. A broken zipper can keep you from getting into (or sometimes out of) your favorite clothes ...
How to
Sew Blanket Stitch
Blanket stitch is used for working the edges of table-covers, mantel valances, blankets, etc., or for edging any other material, including clothing. The blanket stitch is similar to the method used for the buttonhole sti...
How to
Make a Jelly Roll Quilt
A jelly roll quilt is one of the easiest kinds of quilts to make because the fabric is pre-cut and you can use a simple sewing method to put it together. Some people even claim to be able to finish a jelly roll quilt top...
How to
Make Velcro Stick Again
Velcro loses its stickiness when it gets clogged up with lint and grime. Usually, you can make Velcro stick again by cleaning lint and debris out of it, but if your Velcro is old and worn-out, you'll have to replace it. ...
How to
Make a Top Hat
Top hats are a classy addition to any outfit, but they can be a bit pricey if you’re looking for a quick costume accessory. Thankfully, you don’t need any hat-making experience to create a top hat at home. Instead, a...
How to Make a Zipper Slide More Easily with Household Items
Plus, how to clean or replace a zipper & fix common zipper problems Over time, many zippers will become more difficult to zip. However, this doesn’t mean you have to replace the zipper altogether; there are plenty of D...
How to
Make an Easy Teddy Bear
Teddy bears make cute and cuddly keepsakes and toys for kids and adults alike. If you’ve ever wanted to make a teddy bear, it’s easy to do! You can use any kind of fabric, use a sewing machine or hand sew your bear, ...
How to Fix a Gaping Neckline (With or Without Sewing)
Make your collar fit better in minutes with these simple ideasA gaping neckline can be super frustrating but also super fixable! More often than not, a neckline gaps or sags because the top is too big, your bust is fulle...
How to
Rip Your Own Jeans
Distressed denim is a popular style, but buying jeans that are already ripped can be expensive. Luckily, you can create this trend yourself by roughing up the fabric with a piece of sandpaper, and then snipping a hole wi...
How to
Measure Hand Size
There are several ways to measure hand size, and the specific metric that you need will depend on why you're measuring these hands. Proper glove sizing requires a circumference or length measurement in inches or centimet...
How to
Cut a Hoodie
If you've stopped wearing one of your hoodies because it pulls too tightly on your neck or doesn't seem fashionable anymore, make a few cuts. You can easily loosen the neckline or cut a deep V-neck to make the hoodie mor...
6 Ways to Measure Height Without a Tape Measure
Calculate your height accurately with common household itemsEven if you don’t have a measuring tape on hand, there are many ways you can accurately figure out your height. While it’s easier to have help when measurin...
How to
Make a Fascinator
A fascinator is a bold, fashionable headpiece that you wear near the front of your head and slightly to one side. Unlike conventional hats that go over your head, a fascinator should look like it is balancing on your hea...
How to
Finish the Edges of a Fleece Blanket
Fleece blankets are easy to make and they make great gifts! Once you have your fleece fabric cut to the dimensions you want it to be, all you need to do is finish your blanket. You can finish a fleece blanket with a simp...
How to Sew a Fabric Book Cover
A step-by-step guide on sewing a book cover to protect your books Fabrics are sentimental. Reuse your favorite fabric to cover and protect a book using the instructions offered in this article.
3 Unique Ways to Re-Invent the Neckline of a Shirt
V-necks, scoops & chockers are but a few simple snips awayIf you have an old t-shirt laying around that could use a fun update, cutting the neckline is a quick and easy way to make it look more flattering. Whether you pr...
How to Reupholster or Refinish a Couch Yourself
Use this DIY tutorial to give your couch a new lookRe-upholstering furniture is a great way to personalize mass-produced furniture or furniture whose upholstery has seen better days. The process can be difficult, but it'...
How to Determine if Silk is Genuine or Synthetic
Use the silk burn test (and more) to tell if your silk is realDetermining whether silk is real or fake has become trickier because of how sophisticated synthetic fibers are, but it's not impossible! The easiest way to te...
How to
Sew a Glove
Gloves might seem like a tricky thing to sew, but the process is actually very easy! Start by making a glove pattern so that the gloves will fit your hands perfectly. Then, trace the pattern onto the fabric of your choic...
How to
Fix a Wrap Dress Neckline
Wrap dresses are versatile garments that look great on many different body shapes. A common issue with them, though, is the neckline—they tend to sit too low or gape open. If this is the case with your dress, don't wor...
