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Idea file: Princess dress-up tops for everyday wear

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

princesstopsLots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise).  But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE.  Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Striped riding leggings

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

stripedridingleggingJustine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made these striped riding leggings for her young daughter.  She adapted a basic leggings pattern to add the inner knee patches.  Go to her tutorial to see how she did it. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peplum tank from an old t-shirt

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

peplumtankKim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make a cute new peplum tank out of an old t-shirt.  You could also use yardage, but I find there’s something oh, so satisfying about using free (or almost free) materials to… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

UNSETMikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how.  The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie.  Go to her blog for the tute. [via Refashion Co-op… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

30D30TS_29_hanger#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness.  She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank.  Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Easy_Skirt_Tutorial-566x1024Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt.  With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew.  Go to her tute. [photo from Dabbles and Babbles]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

littlemissAllie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls.  It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves.  The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist  bodice.  The pattern is in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trousers to maxi skirt refashion

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

frontsplit-006 copyLiz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers.  Love!  The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement.  Go to her tute… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion

April 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

shit2-2WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents.  No sewing is required for this refashion.  The studs hold the straps in place and also appear… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Upcycle old t-shirts into fabric trays

April 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

TshirtTrayTitleJenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays.  Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body.  Get the tute. [photo from TrashN2Tees… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Baby girl shirred sundress and bloomers

April 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ef8f2ac9-fd73-411e-9135-debcc1f4c066_zpsfebaead9Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls.  The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T.  Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s overalls dress

April 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Overall-Dress-TutorialAmber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a little girl’s dress out of a pair of outgrown overalls.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Crazy Little Projects on The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped Wrap Dress Bodice

April 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

cover_2 When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was! I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s twirly t-shirt dress

April 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

twirly dress_thumbMelanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a twirly spring dress for a girl.  The bodice is actually a store-bought t-shirt, so it’s a quick project.  The skirt is a circle skirt that’s fun to twirl around and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Burberry inspired metallic sleeve t-shirt

April 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ImageInspired by the metallic accents seen on a Burberry runway, Daniel from Studs and Buttonholes refashioned a t-shirt to give it metallic lame sleeves.  Oh, how I am loving this!!  Go to his blog for the tutorial. [photo from Studs… Read more ...
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