Clothing Patterns – Page 165

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter Tea Skirt for little girls

March 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Easter Tea Skirt for little girls. At its heart, it’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic casing, but tiers of fabric and lace make it dressy. Little girls will… Read more ...

From my studio last week: 3-21-2011

March 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I am so excited to show you what came from my studio last week.

It’s a dress for my daughter, because the little girl clearly needs more clothes. (That’s sarcasm, by the way.) Bwahahahaha!!!! The child’s closet is literally STUFFED… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred maxi skirt

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beautiful spring days are here, but it won’t be long before we’re into hot, muggy summertime. And there’s nothing I love to wear more in the hot weather than long, loose skirt. Abby from Morning by Morning Productions shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Easter dress for little girls

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial showing how to make a baby girl’s Easter dress. It can be customized in so many ways – with or without contrasting fabric on the bodice, trim at the hem, etc. The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Zippered pullover from a t-shirt

March 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make a zippered pullover from a t-shirt. The zipper is exposed, which looks super cool and is also super easy to sew. And I’m loving the kanaroo pocket! She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with pleated ruffle and waist sash

March 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist. It’s part of the Sew A Dress For… Read more ...

Get it now: Miss Maria e-Pattern, new and on sale

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces her latest e-Pattern, the Miss Maria dress. The versatile dress can be worn in colder weather as a jumper, or in warmer weather as a sundress. You can piece the skirt, or make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2-minute t-shirt tunic dress for little girls

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to turn an adult-sized t-shirt into a rockin’ little girl tunic dress in no time flat. All it takes is some elastic thread to cinch it in on the shoulders and at the waist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi dress for an 11″ Barbie doll, from a t-shirt sleeve

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tara from Designs For My Kids shows how to make a maxi dress for an 11″ fashion doll – out of a shirt sleeve. I often have the sleeves left over from shirt refashions. And each shirt would yield two… Read more ...

Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day shirred bandana dress for toddler girls

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to turn three bandanas (green, of course) into a cute shirred sundress for St. Patrick’s Day. The shirring and the criss-cross straps in the back make a… Read more ...

Two more winners of a pattern from So Tei-Tei

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Last night I announced a winner of our So Tei-Tei giveaway. But it turns out that there are TWO MORE WINNERS!! The giveaway was for three readers to receive a pattern for So Tei-Tei, not just one. So now… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shaped pockets for little girl dresses, plus templates

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Pinked Fabric and Lots Of Pink Here shares a tutorial for making specially shaped pockets for little girl dresses. A pretty pocket like this makes a whole dress extra special. She includes templates for a simple flower, a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Silk flower and lace bow

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Little girls love fancy dresses. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make a fancy flower to embellish a dress. The center is a purchased silk flower, with lace and curly ribbon layered behind to make a bow. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a zippered hoodie

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered hoodie. She starts with a plain t-shirt and adds a zipper and fabric scraps to make … Read more ...