Clothing Patterns – Page 96

Tutorial: Retro tank from a t-shirt pattern, plus an “Ice Scream” template

May 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she created this retro tank for her daughter, and includes a free template for the uh-mazing “Ice Scream” design. To make the muscle style tank,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless ruffle shirt t-shirt refashion

May 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how a couple of t-shirts can become this strapless ruffled shirt. It’s a blousy strapless top with a ruffle at the top and at the bottom. It takes just some simple cuts and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maria peplum dress set

May 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Maria Dress. The Maria Dress is actually two separate pieces – a fitted peplum top and a pencil skirt. Worn together, they make a smart dress. They can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shredded t-shirt sleeves

May 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

How cool are the shredded sleeves on this t-shirt dress! The loose, lacy sleeves have an ethereal effect. Gina Michele shares a video tutorial showing how she did it. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require any special tools, though… Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Skirt, Take 2

May 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Skirt, Take 2. It’s a knee length A-line skirt with a comfortable yoga waistband. I think I could live in a skirt like this all summer long! Her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt

May 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered crochet skirt

May 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this pretty layered crochet skirt. The top layer is a crocheted fabric, with a contrast solid for the lining. You won’t need a pattern to make it. She shows how to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Draft a men’s loose fitting shorts pattern

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Draft a men's loose fitting shorts pattern

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts. You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit. Once you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll’s layered trims skirt

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can use fancy trims to make a doll’s layered skirt. The layers of fringed, pleated, or scalloped trim make the skirts extra pretty, but it’s actually a very simple skirt to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ombre dip dye

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Disco Diva Skirt

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a sparkly little girl skirt she calls The Disco Diva Skirt. You can find all kinds of sparkly fabric in the costuming section of your fabric store. It’s super fast… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy maxi dress from a jersey knit sheet

May 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twirly skirt for an 18″ doll

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shows how you can make a pretty twirly skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You can probably find the pieces you need for this in your scrap bin, especially if you have… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed t-shirt bag

May 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Upstairs Circus has the how-to. It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting. This would be such a fun project… Read more ...

Free pattern: Aanchi toddler round yoke nightgown or dress

May 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for making her Aanchi nightgown for a toddler girl. It loose fitting dress gathered on to a wide round yoke. It doesn’t have to just be a nightgown, though. This style is also… Read more ...