Clothing Patterns – Page 189

Tutorial: Two methods for lump-free t-shirt hems

December 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I love making t-shirts, but I’m not so much in love with hemming them. More often than not, they end up a stretched out, lumpy mess. Pam from Off the Cuff Style shows her two favorite methods for creating lump-free… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled beanie from an Upcycled T-shirt

December 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial for making this ruffled beanie hat from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Rubber Punkin] [via One Pretty Thing] Looking for more Beanie patterns? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a snowglobe applique on a t-shirt

December 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this lovely snowglobe applique for her daughter’s t-shirt. She used stencils, fusible interfacing, and image transfers to build the snowglobe from scratch. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Lil Blue… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Braided rope dog toy from old t-shirts

December 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Beccy from Wipster shares a tutorial for making this braided dog toy. Instead of using store-bought rope, she braids strips of old t-shirts. This is a great last-minute gift for any dog owners on your holiday shopping list. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girl’s dress from a woman’s skirt

December 19, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Becca from Blue Cricket Designs guest blogs over at Fireflies and Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to turn a women’s skirt into a girl’s dress. This is a quick, easy refashion project. Get the how-to. [photo from Fireflies … Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter Wonderland t-shirt dress for little girls

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for making this Winter Wonderland dress for little girls. I’m loving the appliqued scarf around the neck! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial, winter wonderland,… Read more ...

Giveaway: Pattern giveaway at Squiggly Twig Designs

December 16, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Squiggly Twig Designs specializes in easy-t0-make and easy-to-wear patterns for girls’ clothing. As a Christmas treat, they will be giving away one of their patterns to one lucky reader. Get the details and enter the giveaway at Squiggly Twig Designs… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching ruffle aprons for mom and daughter

December 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jaime from Prudent Baby continues her Handmade Hanukkah series with a tutorial for making a matching set of ruffled aprons for mom and daughter. Little girls get such a kick out of dressing the same as their mothers, and this… Read more ...

Sneak peek: New patterns from Patty Young

December 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Lookie, lookie! Patty Young is giving a sneak peek of the newest patterns to be added to her MODKID Sewing Patterns line. Yes, you’re seeing that right. She has some of her popular girls’ dress patterns sized for your favorite… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leggings for infants from adult-sized socks

December 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Chea from Just a Betty Trying to be a Martha shows how to make a pair of leggings for an infant. They’re made from a pair of adult-sized knee socks. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Just a Betty … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dropwaist girl’s t-shirt dress with pleated skirt

December 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she repurposed one of her adult-sized shirts and a linen skirt to make this dropwaist girl’s dress with pleated skirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It and Love … Read more ...

Cool idea: Lengthen a t-shirt for tall kids

November 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork (that’s HER name for herself; I don’t think she’s a dork at all!) from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows her solution for t-shirts that are too short in the torso. She adds a bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap dress from two t-shirts

November 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out and Keep user Heidi G. gives the step-by-step for making this wrap dress. It’s refashioned from two t-shirts. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Heidi G. on Cut Out and Keep] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wrap, dress, t-shirt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double-ruffle Chesney skirt for little girls

November 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Natalia from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial for her Chesney skirt for little girls. This little gathered skirt features a double row of ruffles at the bottom, and is embellished with a large fabric blossom. This is such a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby hat from a t-shirt

November 22, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user Shabbychef shows how to make a sleeping hat for a baby out of a t-shirt. The soft fabric of the old tee will feel soft against baby’s young skin. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Shabbychef on … Read more ...