Clothing Patterns – Page 47

Tutorial: How to smock fabric for little girls dresses

March 21, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I’ve always loved smocked dresses for little girls. They’re classic and just so pretty! If you want to give smocking a try, Sarina from SewGuide has a great introduction to smocking that has the information you need to get started. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Lace yoke t-shirt

March 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make a cute new t-shirt with lace accents for spring! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this lace yoke t-shirt. The lace at the yoke, sleeve, and hem give a feminine finish and unexpected texture to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 1 hour maternity skirt

March 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how she made this beautiful maternity skirt. It took just 1 hour! The long full skirt looks nice with a t-shirt or tank. A long yoke made from an old t-shirt covers your belly comfortably. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Vintage Lady girls dress

March 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

With a sleeveless bodice, gathered skirt, and Peter Pan collar, the Vintage Lady dress by The Stitching Scientist is a classic dress style for girls. With her free pattern, you can sew one up in an afternoon! Her free pattern… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Raglan t-shirt for baby

March 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a sewing pattern for making a raglan sleeve t-shirt for baby. Raglan sleeves are easy to sew, with no tight curves like a traditional set-in sleeve has. I’m loving the owl print sbe used! … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew lace up t-shirt refashion

March 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Eyelet twill tape can turn a plain t-shirt into a trendy lace up tee, with no sewing required! Rose and Haley at Paper and Chocolate have a tutorial showing how to do it. They use fabric glue to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls’ bell sleeve t-shirt dress

March 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This girls’ bell sleeve t-shirt dress is perfect for spring! The floral print and the bell sleeves make it dressy, but being made from t-shirt knit and the loose fit make it comfortable for playing outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Yoga style stirrup leggings

March 12, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make yoga style stirrup leggings. You’ll need your favorite leggings pattern. She shows how to add the stirrups to the ankles, and even includes a free pattern for you to use. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button front denim skirt

March 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Yes, you can sew your own button front denim skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how to sew one, using a pattern drafted based on your measurements. It’s the perfect style skirt to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy way to enlarge a circle skirt

March 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever experienced the heartbreak of finding a gorgeous vintage skirt only to realize it’s made for someone much tinier than you, I’ve got a treat for you. from Mint Green Sewing Machine shows an easy way to enlarge… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hem a circle skirt with bias tape

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from… Read more ...

Video Sewing Pattern: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem

February 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Ayisha from Craftepreneur shows how you can sew your own swing tunic or dress with a high-low hem. You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make your own using a t-shirt that fits you how you like. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls tunic dress and nightgown

February 25, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a tunic dress or nightgown for your little girl using this free pattern from Emily at Nap Time Creations. The front bodice is gathered at the shoulder seam. Make it short as a tunic or longer as a dress… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Workout pants with lace up detail

February 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These workout pants have a cool lace up opening on the back of the legs. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial and a pattern for making them. Leggings are actually fairly easy to sew. The lace up opening… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: 3 ways to finish a knit neckline

February 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Finishing the neck is one of the last steps in sewing a t-shirt, and it’s probably the one most likely to give you trouble. There’s nothing more frustrating than a wonky neck finish on an otherwise perfect t-shirt! Melissa from… Read more ...