Clothing Patterns – Page 37

Tutorial: Little girls flat front skirt with a faux button placket

February 13, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This flat front skirt by Sweet Red Poppy has all the cute of a button front gathered skirt for little girls, but none of the frustration of actually trying to button the skirt. That’s because the button front is purely… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own panties

February 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Have you tried sewing your own underwear yet? If not, you should! You can get exactly the cut you like out of the prints you like. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns has a free panty pattern and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make reusable dusting cloths from scrap fabric

February 7, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Make reusable dusting cloths from scrap fabric

Use your fabric scraps to make these pretty and practical dust cloths. Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how she turned some fabric scraps into a set of dust cloths she can use to keep her work space clean. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a poodle skirt

February 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

50s dress up day at school? Make a poodle skirt that everyone will be jealous of! Wool Felt By Benzie has a tutorial showing how. It’s actually quite easy to make because the felt won’t need to be hemmed. I’d… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle bracelet

January 31, 2018 by Anne Weaver

If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: 15 minute child’s number birthday shirt

January 28, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: 15 minute child's number birthday shirt

15 minutes is all you need to make a special birthday number t-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can add a large fabric number to a plain t-shirt. Your child will… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sleep shirt

January 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girl’s midi knit dress

January 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern! If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Peasant dress for an 18″ doll

January 16, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Batwing sweater top

January 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls leggings with a yoga waistband

January 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Knit jogger pants for an 18″ doll

January 8, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for making knit joggers for an 18″ doll. You can make them from scraps of knit fabric. If you don’t have knit scraps, look through your closet (or… Read more ...

Tips for sewing on stretch velvet

January 6, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Like many of the 90s fashion trends, stretch velvet is back and it’s back BIG. T-shirts, dresses, anything is trendy when made from the magic fabric. The soft lush texture of the fabric can present some challenges when you sew. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s ruffle dress

January 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado created this beautiful ruffle dress for her daughter’s Christmas dress, and she’s offering the pattern for free on her blog. It’s a loose fit A-line dress with long ruffles on the sleeves and hem. The… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Batwing top from a upcycled scarf

January 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Retro from Creative Homemaking has come up with a fabulous and floaty DIY that’s perfect for breezy days and easy layering! In her tutorial, she shows you how to make a batwing top with minimal fuss and maximum flow. She… Read more ...