An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
[photo from StraightGrain]
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An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
[photo from StraightGrain]
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s a fun and straightforward process that’s perfect for sewists of all skill levels, adding another stylish me-made piece to your wardrobe while also giving new life to pre-loved clothing. Full tutorial including a video can be seen here.
Start by choosing an oversized men’s button-up shirt from your local thrift store or your own wardrobe. Look for a shirt with interesting fabric and patterns that you’d like to showcase in your transformed top.
gail cooper says
I am trying to make simple flower girl dresses from a picture my daughter saw. She liked the tank top style, full bubble skirt with ribbon sash above the waist.
I found a pattern that is exactly what she liked except it does not have the bubble skirt.
I am assuming that the bubble skirt is created by cutting the lining a few inches shorter than the garment fabric, allowing a couple of extra inches of length and finishing the finishing the hemline before attaching the lining and garment fabric to the bodice of the dress.
I can just experiment, but do you have any suggestions?