Have a Fabulous Day…with Nancy Sinoway

Welcome to my blog! Here’s where you’ll read updates of everything I am working on from upcycled fashion pieces to DIY home projects. Enjoy!

How to Fringe Jeans

How to Fringe Jeans

There are times when you would really like a new pair that needs a little “chuuzz.” Everyone knows what a little “chuuzz” is right? It is a little personal touch that makes your denim your own. You can do fringing, bleaching, cutting, or fraying. Sew here is a little DIY, on how to fringe and fray a pair of jeans.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

OCTOBER is #PINK Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is an important cause and one that I hold near and dear to my heart. The dress is my tribute to all the brave women out there who have persevered.   This year, a percentage of the proceeds from my new PINK...

Fashion Fabulous Banana Muffins

Fashion Fabulous Banana Muffins

I made delicious Banana muffins from all of the over ripe bananas that I had frozen in my freezer. You can always take overripe bananas, peel them and freeze them in saran wrap. Defrost, and they  excellent for this recipe. You'll thank me later. They are delish!!!!...

From Dressmaker to Mask Maker

From Dressmaker to Mask Maker

When my business was shut down due to the coronavirus, I knew I couldn't just sit by and not do something. I wanted to keep my staff employed - they rely on this income to feed their families - and I wanted to help my community. And so we are producing 100% cotton...

Custom Dresses For The Whole Family

Custom Dresses For The Whole Family

It was a very special occasion for our Nancy Sinoway design family.  Gail, my queen label maker, had a big event - her daughter Katie's Bat Mitzvah. It was my absolute pleasure to  make Katie's service dress and party dress for the incredibly special day. To ensure no...

January Detox Juice Cleanse

January Detox Juice Cleanse

Every year on my bi-annual trip to Delray Beach, Florida, I always try my best to reboot, rejuvenate, relax and rethink my dietary choices. I always try to incorporate a 7-day detox juice cleanse. The clarity that arrives after a few days is astonishing to me. I...

Winning Denim Jacket Design at Pink Pop!

Winning Denim Jacket Design at Pink Pop!

I am so excited to announce we came in second place for Denim Jacket Design at Pink Pop, a Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Huntington, Long Island, in collaboration with interior decorator Katharine Jessica. Here is my winning design:   Pink Aid’s mission is to...

Nancy Sinoway’s Granny’s Apple Cake

Nancy Sinoway’s Granny’s Apple Cake

This is what you do with all of the leftover apples from apple picking. Easy, easy and delicious...... Here is my recipe: Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup sugar  (I use the organic raw sugar) 1 cup of unsalted butter 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Grated lemon zest 1...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness is an issue near and dear to my heart and I strongly believe that if I can help even just one woman to remember to get checked then I have something to be proud of. Come on into the shop this month and get a free pen. And get checked! We are...

My Take on Vintage Denim Patchwork Jackets

My Take on Vintage Denim Patchwork Jackets

One of the things that I take great pleasure and pride in is upcycling and recycling vintage denim and fabircs. What's old is new again (and again and again.) My beautiful friend and Interior Decorator Annette Jaffe is wearing in her vintage Levi jacket customized...