Clothing Patterns – Page 131

Tutorial: Ombre dyed polka dot t-shirt

September 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Meg from Meggipeg shows how to make a t-shirt with an ombre dyed polka dot effect. She made her t-shirt from scratch, so she added the ombre treatment before she sewed the pieces together. You can also use this technique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruth’s Ruffled Bodice for little girl dresses

September 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. recently shared photos of a couple of dresses she made for her little girls. She got so many comments on the ruffled bodice on one of the two dresses that she very sweetly wrote… Read more ...

Idea file: Sheer sides t-shirt refashion

September 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this t-shirt refasion by OhByGolly She took a t-shirt that was soft but didn’t fit the way she liked, and added sheer panels to the sides. The extra fabric gave it a loose, flowy shape, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monster claw gloves for a Halloween costume

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at The Southern Institute showing how to turn a pair of gloves into… CLAWS!!! Don’t worry – the sharp claws are actually just triangles of felt so no one will get hurt. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Tee

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares the pattern for her Everyday Tee. This is such a versatile wardrobe piece! The pattern is for a women’s size medium. If you need a larger or smaller size, you can draft your own using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sunshine stripes dress for little girls

September 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the gorgeous sunshine dress that won last week’s challenge. It’s a simple A-line dress with shades of yellow bias… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled belly band for maternity (or not)

September 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Belly bands are a popular maternity accessory. A wide strip of knit fabric, they’re layered underneath a t-shirt to add extra length. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a ruffled belly band. The ruffle around the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twirly butterfly wing skirt for little girls

September 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a twirly butterfly skirt. This is so fabulous! It’s a basic circle skirt covered in highly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angelina Ballerina mouse ears

September 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Perry Jayne shows how to make mouse ears on a headband. She made them as part of an Angelina Ballerina costume for her daughter who, like many girls, loves the mouse book character. She finished the look with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rapunzel or princess costume dress

September 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to adapt a little girl’s basic bodice dress to make a princess Halloween costume. She uses it as part of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elephant Halloween costume with tusks and a trunk

September 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from If Only They Would Nap guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an elephant costume. It has big elephant ears and stuffed elephant tusks, and of… 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 ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s color blocked dress

September 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty color blocked dress. It has a simple round neck bodice with puff sleeves. The gathered skirt is made from pieced stripes of solid fabric. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rain cloud Halloween costume

September 13, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series over at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a rain cloud costume. A soft fabric cloud is worn on the chest like a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow Dash Halloween costume

September 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made a Rainbow Dash costume for her young daughter. (For those not in the know, Rainbow Dash is one of the My Little Pony characters.) She costume… Read more ...