Skirts – Page 17

Tutorial: Jeans too short? Turn them into a jean skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on. Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though. If your daughter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fishtail circle skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt. It’s actually an easy sewing project. It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt. It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides. The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

8 Patriotic Dress Sewing Patterns For the 4th Of July

June 22, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Looking for easy patriotic dress sewing patterns for girls? Whether you’re sewing for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, a school parade, a family BBQ, or a summer fireworks night, these red, white, and blue dress patterns are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Twirly rainbow skirt for little girls

June 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Oh, I am so in love with this skirt! I couldn’t wait to share it with you…. Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making a rainbow skirt that little girls will love to twirl. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-tier prairie skirt

June 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

By Hand London shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make a two-tier prairie skirt. Theirs is a knee-length version with a longer top tier and a flounce or frill tier at the bottom. It’s a cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls 30-minute stretchy tube skirt

June 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make a girls stretchy tube skirt. They’re really easy to make. And fast, too. As in just 30 minutes. She makes them with a wide enclosed… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Moved to Tiers striped maxi skirt

June 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy uses stripes to great effect in her Moved to Tiers maxi skirt. She shares a free pattern for it on her blog. The skirt is made from lightweight striped knit fabric pieced at angles to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tulle circle skirt

May 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a tulle circle skirt. You can dress it up for fancy occasions or keep it super casual with a simple t-shirt. It’s made from layers of tulle, and a lining… Read more ...

12 Patterns To Make Your Own Swimwear

May 26, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

The Summer season is upon us and it’s time to break out those bathing suits. Not happy with the ones you have? Why not make your own swimwear? It doesn’t as hard as it looks to make your own swimmers.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls

May 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial for making her Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls. It’s a pretty little gathered skirt made from a patchwork of coordinating prints. She used the Saltwater fabric line from Rile Blake Designs,… Read more ...