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 (151)
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
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 Loofah Costume
A step-by-step guide to making a fun costumeIf you’re looking for a fun, creative outfit to wear to your next costume party, consider dressing up as a loofah! Becoming this colorful bath-time accessory doesn’t take a...
How to
Make a Ruff
The ruff is a wide pleated collar that emerges from around the neck or wrists. This distinctive fashion from Europe in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was often stiffened with starch or metal wire. Many people...
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...
How to
Make a Peter Pan Costume
Whether you are making a Halloween outfit or preparing for a staged production, a Peter Pan costume is always a hit. Because the costume itself is quite easy to make it’s also a fantastic last-minute option. Construct ...
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...
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 Bee Costume
Looking for a cute, quick costume? Get bzzz-y! You probably already have the supplies to make a simple bee costume that's great for Halloween or the next costume party. Check your wardrobe for black or yellow clothes tha...
How to
Make a Hood
Hoods are relatively easy to make even without the use of a pattern. Before you can make and attach the hood, though, you should determine which garment you wish to add the hood to. Doing so will allow you to make a hood...
How to
Make a Sheep Costume
A sheep costume is easy to make and can be adapted to fit a child or an adult. All you have to do is use different sized clothing. To make the costume, grab a black or white sweatsuit and cotton balls or polyfill cotton ...
How to
Make a Chef's Hat
The tradition of wearing a chef’s hat while cooking emerges out of 19th century France, with many modern kitchens carrying on the practice worldwide. Though chef’s hats look distinguished and fancy, they are actually...
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 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 and Where to Cut a T-Shirt to Make it Stylish
Learn how to cut the back of a T-shirt to make it fashionableCutting T-shirts is a fun way to upgrade old shirts that are stained, torn, or no longer fit. You can even cut up brand-new shirts to create a new, unique styl...
How to Rip Jeans for a Trendy, Edgy Look: Easy Guide
Plus, two easy methods for distressing denim yourselfDistressed denim is a popular style, but buying jeans that are already ripped can be expensive (and they don’t always look very natural). Luckily, it’s easy to rip...
How to
Make a Medusa Costume
Medusa is a symbol of ancient Greek beauty and terror, all wrapped into one. To make a Medusa costume of your own, attach a series of rubber snakes to your hair. Wear a Greek-inspired dress and apply light make-up and ac...
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 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...
