Clothing Patterns – Page 43

Video tutorial and pattern: Shibori dyed sundress

June 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made this gorgeous sundress out of an old sheet! But before she sewed it up, she shibori dyed it with indigo to create the intricate blue dye design. She’s got a video… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Beaded fringe t-shirt, plus a 4th of July printable

June 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Beaded fringe t-shirt, plus a 4th of July printable

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this cute beaded fringe t-shirt for her daughter. Red, white, and blue make it a perfect shirt for 4th of July picnics! She also includes a free printable… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Basic knit fabric headband

June 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I’m always looking for projects that use up the scraps of knit fabric that I have left over from making t-shirts. I don’t like just throwing the scraps away, but it’s a lot harder to justify the hoarding of knit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Glow-in-the-dark stenciled shirt

June 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Glow-in-the-dark stenciled shirt

Whether it’s stickers or jewelry or clothing, kids’ stuff is made more fun when it’s glow-in-the-dark! I still remember being a kid and turning off all the lights just to see what would happen with my glow-in-the-dark stickers. Alicia from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew running pants from a leggings pattern

June 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Activewear can be so expensive to buy! Did you know that it’s fairly easy to sew your own? Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can adapt a basic leggings sewing pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: A-line skirt for an 18″ doll

June 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter was younger, I got such a kick out of making clothes for her dolls! I think maybe I enjoyed making the clothes more than she enjoyed playing with them. Over at the C&T Publishing site, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Men’s shirt made into a little girl’s dress

June 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made this little girl’s dress out of a man’s button up shirt. I’m loving those cap sleeves using the cuffs of the shirt! The buttons up the front of the shirt make a… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial and cut file: Sewers Gonna Sew t-shirt

June 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew has a tutorial and free cut file for you to make this Sewers Gonna Sew t-shirt using heat transfer vinyl and an electronic cutter like Cricut . The cut file is in .SVG format. It… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Boys tank or muscle shirt

June 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Boys tank or muscle shirt

Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a boys basic tank or muscle shirt. It’s perfect for hot summer days and play time! Her tutorial shows how to make one using a basic t-shirt pattern. If you… Read more ...

Tips for laying out a sewing pattern to get the most from your fabric

June 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When I’m laying out a sewing pattern on my fabric I always take a little time to find the best layout. It’s kind of a personal challenge to me to lay the pattern out so I end up with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat front gathered skirt

June 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial for making a gathered skirt that flatters. It has a flat front waistband on the front, which gives it a neat finish and a smoother front. The back is an elastic casing… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion

A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn your old shorts into an A-line skirt with godets

June 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL. Click… Read more ...