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Tutorial: Upcycle 4 t-shirts into one color blocked maxi dress

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

colorblockmaxiKristina J. shows how you can make this color blocked maxi dress out of a stack of old t-shirts.  One shirt becomes the bodice, and three more get pieced together to make the long skirt. Because the bodice and sleeves… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strapless maxi dress with deep ruffle hem

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

tieredchevronmaxidressJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this strapless maxi dress with a deep ruffle hem.  It’s made from a lightweight jersey, a fabric that will be comfortable in the summer weather and also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

edit3Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Versa Skirt, a skirt that can be worn three ways – a maxi skirt, a high waisted skirt, or a strapless dress.   All three are beautiful looks for summertime wear.  Her… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a shirred maxi dress

July 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shirred-maxi-dress-patternJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a shirred maxi dress for yourself.  The elastic thread shirring makes the bodice stretchy so there’s no fussing to get a perfect fit.  She used a knit… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zig Zag Maxi Skirt

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

1Jen at iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Zig Zag Maxi skirt.  The criss cross stripes create flattering lines across your hips.  It can go dressy or casual depending on what you wear it with and how… Read more ...

sewing Tutorial: Shirred waist pillowcase maxi dress

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shirredwaistmaxidressMandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows a maxi dress variation on a basic pillowcase dress.  In addition to lengthening the dress to a maxi length, she uses elastic thread shirring to gather it in at the waist.  Go to Sugar … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sheer maxi dress

June 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sheer-Maxi-DressBev from Flamingo Toes joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this sheer maxi dress.  For the pattern, she adapted a basic tank top pattern.  The top is fully… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Harper Maxi Dress for girls

June 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

P1010729-001Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to adapt a girl’s basic A-line dress pattern to make this maxi sundress.  She calls it her Harper Maxi Dress.  It has a contrasting ruffle down the bodice and around the… Read more ...

Free pattern: V-neck maxi sundress

June 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

striped-maxi-dress-17Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews posts in her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a free pattern for making  a maxi sundress.  It has a deep V-neck and cinches under the bust.  Her pattern will fit someone… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired maxi dress refashion

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Dress - finished copy Curly Pops shows how she refashioned a basic maxi tank dress.  She shortens it and gives it a vintage-inspired look with a contrasting Peter Pan collar, belt, and pockets.  Go to her blog to see how to do it.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress a tween will love

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shirtmaxidressMelissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress.  My tween-age daughter would love this!!  And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too.  The bodice and sleeves are a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi-Dress

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bohomaxiJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Boho Maxi-Dress for girls.  It’s a long sundress with a wide ruffle at the hem and a halter bodice.  How perfect is this dress for summer? … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shape hugging maxi dress

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

maxi dress-001When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt.  Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress.  The silhouette is long… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Petal Maxi Dress for girls

September 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set guest blogs at Tea Rose Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make her Petal Maxi Dress.  This is SUCH a pretty dress!  It’s a maxi length dress with a long… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring waist maxi dress

August 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make a drawstring waist maxi dress.  It’s made from a refashioned t-shirt for the top and some yardage for the skirt.  This is such a shapely dress!  It blouses at the… Read more ...
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