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Free pattern: Brooklyn Empire Dress for little girls

October 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Brooklyn Empire Dress for little girls.  It’s a pretty fall dress, with an empire waist bodice that buttons down the front.  The 3/4 sleeves are perfect for fall, when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

tshirtbutterflywingsAshley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY girls leggings for fall layering

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Leggings are a girls wardrobe necessity, especially in fall as the temperatures start to drop.  You can layer them under shorter skirts and dresses for extra warmth, or for modesty when playing on a playground. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler skeleton pants

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California shares a free pattern for making a pair of toddler pants that show the knee bone connected to the… leg bone, the leg bone connected to the… hip bone.  (That song will be running through my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather knee patch leggings

October 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY a pair of leggings with leather knee patches.  Leather accents are trending this fall.  You could spend big money to buy them at the mall, or you can create your… Read more ...

Inspiration: $20 DIY Tin Man Halloween Costume

September 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows the most adorable Tin Man costume she made for her young daughter for less than $20.  With some creativity, she was able to use a basic dress pattern and a basic leggings pattern to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s tops refashioned into a child’s tunic and leggings

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook took an embellished tank and a long sleeved top and turned it into the cutest outfit for her 5 year old daughter.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dark Phoenix costume

August 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shows how she created a Dark Phoenix costume for her niece.  The costume is based off of a basic t-shirt and leggings pattern.  If you can sew a t-shirt and leggings, you can make this… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls swing tank top

August 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make a girls swing tank.  The swingy A-line silhouette and pointed hem are a popular style for girls (and womens) wear right now.  Pair it with leggings,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make kids leggings from an old top

August 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make kid leggings from one of your old long-sleeved t-shirts.  The sleeves will become the legs, and a portion of the shirt body will be used for the waistband.  If you keep… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Got Back Leggings designed for cloth diapered babies

June 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Baby Got Back Leggings designed for cloth diapered babiesLauren Dahl from Selvage Designs and Baste+Gather shares a free pattern for her Baby Got Back baby leggings.  She designed this pattern to accommodate the cloth diapers her daughter wore when she was a baby.  They have a higher rise… Read more ...

Free pattern: Star Spangled Skort for little girls

June 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Star Spangled Skort for little girlsAmy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making these Star Spangled Skorts for little girls.  It’s a gathered skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so your little girl can play all she likes without about modesty. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Flounced Ruffle Capri LeggingsJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her girl’s Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings.  They make super cute and versatile play time wear!  Her free pattern includes three lengths – full length, capri, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirt

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirtMarissa from Rae Gun Ramblings   shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes.  It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath.  … Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls capri leggings

June 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Free pattern: Girls capri leggings Zaaberry   shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s capri leggings.  They’re cute worn with a t-shirt or tunic, or layered underneath a skirt or play dress.  You can make a pair from 1 yard of knit fabric. … Read more ...
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