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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt and button-up shirt refashion

March 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

P1060572Kaitlin from Wunderbar shows how she made refashioned a t-shirt and a button-up shirt into a new top, inspired by a similar top at Anthropologie.  I love it!!  The front of the shirt is a t-shirt, but the back and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired ruffle bib apron for girls

March 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

apronAngelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how she made this Anthropologie-inspired apron for her daughter.  The ruffle bib and contrasting skirt (with piped waistband, yum!) look like perfectly coordinated seprates.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from JoJo & Eloise]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt, woman’s fitted tee refashion

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

mens shirt refashionMegan from Brassy Apple shows how you can add a button up shirt placket and collar to a women’s fitted t-shirt.  She also adds the shoulder yokes and front patch pocket.  She keeps the edges raw for an unfinished, DIY… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl lace leggings

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

laceleggings1Nikki from The Salty Pineapple used a decorative netting to make these lacy leggings for her young daughter.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  Go to her tute. [photo from The Salty Pineapple]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Zip up t-shirt

March 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

zipperdressPearls & Scissorsshows how to add a functioning zipper to a t-shirt dress.  If you want the sides to fully unzip, you’ll need a separating zipper.  They used a dress, but you could also use a t-shirt to make a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

mad-mim_handprinted_anthropologie-knockoff_101Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make ruched sleeves for a t-shirt.  The detail appears in her Duckies In a Pond tee she made for her guest post in the Make This Look series at The Train To… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweatshirt dress for girls

March 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

DIY-Sweatshirt-Dress-for-Girls-_Prudent Baby recently shared a tutorial for their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress made from two X-Large sweatshirts.  Now they’re back with a girl-sized version that can be made with just one X-Large sweatshirt. Go to their tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple drawstring skirt for girls

March 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

drawstringskirtHead over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s simple drawstring skirt with large patch pockets in contrasting fabric.  The design works equally well for little girls and older girls.  Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls

March 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

oliviatunicdressDawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make her Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls.  It’s an empire waist sundress with a ruffled and buttoned panel pieced into the skirt.  Tie should straps allow it to grow with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

8532063446_a71c403a1f_bTuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season.  Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants.  In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants.  LOVE!!  It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cut-out t-shirt refashion

March 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_6243Anna from Plan B shows how she added these cool cut-outs to a plain long-sleeved tee.  No sewing is required.  All the magic happens with cutting and weaving the t-shirt fabric.  Go to her blog for the tutorial. Looking for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a softie from a child’s outgrown t-shirt

March 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

a4Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt.  Turn it into a softie.  Love it!!  Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from MADE] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a t-shirt in 5 easy steps

February 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

a3T-shirts are actually very easy to make.  Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you.  AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T.  The construction is the same regardless… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knot Dress for little girls

February 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

knotdressLindsay from The Cottage Home shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Knot Dress for little girls.  The style is so sweet for little girls!  It has knotted straps, a patch pocket, and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Take in a t-shirt to make it fit

February 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

1Valerie of Threads Thoughts Things shares a tutorial over at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how to take in a t-shirt that’s too big.  It’s a quick and easy fix to get a shirt that fits you right.  Go there for … Read more ...
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