Clothing Patterns – Page 141

Free pattern: Knit baby romper from a t-shirt

May 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bouquet of t-shirt roses

May 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring romper from daddy’s t-shirts

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: 1940s inspired t-shirt with Y neckline and faux bolero

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt with details inspired by 1940s fashion (my favorite fashion era). It’s the latest in her series of variations on her Blank Canvas Tee… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s maxi dress t-shirt refashion

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a girl’s maxi dress out of a t-shirt and some pretty yardage. If you’re new to sewing but want to try your hand at making a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Box pleat jumper for toddler girls

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little box pleat jumper for toddler girls. The deep box pleats are made from a contrasting fabric for a fun peek-a-boo effect on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired chiffon and knit t-shirt

May 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired chiffon and knit t-shirt. The front of the shirt is made from solid t-shirt knit, while the back is made from a patterned chiffon. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kangaroo Pocket Skirt for little girls

May 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Darci Barnhart shares a tutorial at designer Ann Kelle’s blog showing how to make her Kangaroo Pocket Skirt. This is such a cute style for little girls! The simple gathered skirt has a contrast-y hem band and a kangaroo pocket. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroider your toddler’s scribbles on a t-shirt

May 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made her Motor Skills Tee for her toddler son. The name of the shirt has nothing to do with cars or steering wheels, but everything to do with those fabulous scribbles that… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Adapt a regular sewing pattern for maternity wear

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re needing to sew up some maternity wear but aren’t able to find a pattern that you like, you can adapt a pattern for a nonmaternity garment. Laura from Laura’s Blog shows how you to do it. Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini top hat hair accessory

May 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi Designs posts on her blog showing the fabulous bias tape sundress and matching mini top hat she made for her daughter. The dress design was inspired by a look on the cover of The Party Dress … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stripe Play pieced maxi skirt

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie Christina from Pretty Ditty has fun with some striped fabric in a pieced maxi skirt. The changing directions of the stripes adds a neat design element. She shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it, including a diagram… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt

April 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Sugarplum ruffled capri leggings

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs in the Ruffes 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a free pattern and tutorial for her Sugarplum leggings. The little girl capri leggings are finished with three rows of ruffles at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Peek-a-Boo Stripes dress for little girls. The shape of this dress is very simple. What makes it stand out are the pieced horizontal stripes… Read more ...