Clothing Patterns – Page 167

Tutorial: Make kid’s leggings from mom’s old pants

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Angel from A Day in the Life of the Hooks shows how she turned an old pair of her maternity knit pants into leggings for her daughter. Repurposing the hems of the original pair of pants makes this project easy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Beautiful box pleat skirt for little girls

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on her blog for making a beautiful skirt for a little girl, made to your child’s measurements. The knee length skirt has box pleats, angled pockets, a taller waistband, and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy t-shirt dress

February 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a cute t-shirt dress for little girls. The skirt is made from pretty yardage, and the bodice from a plain t-shirt. She uses freezer paper stencil add a coordinating motif to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kids’ pajamas from pillowcases

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read more ...

Cool idea: Use stretch lace to lengthen t-shirt sleeves

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read more ...

Free pattern: T-shirt for an 18″ doll

February 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CarlaC from Scientific Seamstress shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt for an 18′ doll. The pattern has pieces for both long and short sleeves. Her tutorial gives tips for controlling the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts

February 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boys’ baseball style tee from two plain t-shirts. A bit of applique adds a strong graphic image. (You could also use freezer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Katori Blouse or Bombay Cut Choli

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A Bombay Cut Choli and a Katori Blouse are traditional Indian styles of blouses, typically worn with a saree. A Bombay Cut Choli is a short-sleeved, midriff-baring blouse with a round or V-neckline. It has a fitted silhouette and is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oh Jackie dress for little girls

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Oh Jackie dress for little girls. It was her entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge at Project Run and Play. The retro-styled dress includes a pleated skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for making the details on her La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls. It was her winning entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge. The dress is a simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered t-shirt dress

February 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a tiered t-shirt dress for toddler girls. She got the knit for the tiers from 4 adult sized t-shirts; the bodice is from a toddler-sized t-shirt. Her palette is a gradation of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Ribbon Candy Bubble Dress for girls

February 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog for the Ribbon Candy Dress they made for the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run and Play. It’s based on the Sweet Dress pattern by Leila and Ben. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Ruffle Dress

February 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Little Ruffle Dress dress for girls. The neckline of the A-line dress is accented with rows of ruffles. It’s loose-fitting for playtime, but pretty enough to be considered dressed up. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls

January 31, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls. The skirt is made from an adult-sized t-shirt (no hemming!) which is reverse appliqued with a shower of pretty hearts. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute. [photo from Therapeutic Crafting]… Read more ...