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Free pattern: Women’s blazer, plus a sew-along

April 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

vintagebuttons11-wMelissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer.   Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work.  And if you can wear a size small,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern Peasant Dress for girls

April 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

modern-Peasant-remixJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Modern Peasant Dress for girls.  She gives the basic peasant dress a twist with a longer, puffier sleeves and a waist cinched with a wide sash. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini Mod Dress for little girls

April 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

2013-04-08_0009Kelly from Wild Wandering (and also Sewing in No Man’s Land) shows how to make her Mini Mod Dress for a little girl.  It’s a short-sleeved belted A-line dress.  She shows it worn as a dress with tights, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bit of pixie dust-3Amy from Nap Time Crafters and  Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls.  It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem.  Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo stripe leggings

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

One-Little-Minute-Blog-Tuxedo-Stripe-LeggingsMiranda from One Little Minute shows how to adapt a basic leggings pattern to give them a tuxedo stripe down the sides.  The stripe is pieced into the leggings (as opposed to just being stitched down on top).  Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Boden-inspred upcycled t-shirt shorts

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DSC_0018Cherie from I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar upcycled a striped t-shirt into a new pair of shorts for her little boy.  The look is inspired by some knit shorts she saw in a Mini-Boden catalog.  They’re quick and easy… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ciao Bella peasant dress for little girls

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ciaobellaEllie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl.  It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt.  It’s shown here made from an eyelet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twist back t-shirt refashion

March 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ALCTee8Gina Michele shows how to make a designer-inspired twist back t-shirt out of a basic tee.  It’s mostly a cut-and-twist operation, with a little bit of hand sewing at the end to tack it together.  For nonsewers, you can choose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy A-line knit maxi skirt

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

alinefinal-001cLiz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make an A-line maxi skirt.  Made from a lightweight knit fabric, the drape is flattering.  And with just a few seams, it’s a quick and easy project.  Go to Cotton & Curls … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to t-shirt shoulder

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DSC_2517_1Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee.  It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy.  Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Vintage scarf t-shirt sleeves

March 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

30D30TS_3_hangerAimee from Clones N Clowns shows another quick and easy t-shirt refashion.  In this one, she replaces the regular t-shirt sleeves with triangles cut from a vintage scarf.  The lightweight scarf fabric makes drapey, floaty sleeves.  Go to her blog … Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring Rainbow Skirt for girls

March 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Skirtlayered-spring-rainbowtwirleasterAngelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make her Spring Rainbow Skirt.  It’s a gathered skirt, colorblocked with a rainbow of pretty spring colors.  Go to her tute. [photo from JoJo & Eloise]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted wire Easter bunny ears

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

twistedbunnyearsYesterday I pointed you over to Sew Chibi, where Kataryna showed the Easter dresses she made for her two girls.  Today, she goes into more detail about how she constructed them.  AND, she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

fauxlayerStaci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short.  She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile.  She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem.  Go to her tutorial … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pocket Quad t-shirt refashion

March 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_37661If one pocket on a t-shirt is good, then four are even better.  And if they’re edged with a contrast color and arranged in an offset, offkilter square, then we’re in awesomeness territory.  Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to… Read more ...
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