Women’s – Page 32

Tutorial: Simple summer maxi in a figure flattering A-line

June 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Andrea Pannell from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy shows how to make a simple summer maxi skirt. The long skirt has A-line shape to create fullness at the bottom but not at the hips, a flattering shape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Bias Dress with adjustable straps

June 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make her Summer Bias Dress. And if you wear a women’s size small (32-34″ bust), she’s got a free pattern for you. I think I could wear this dress… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sheer maxi dress

June 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this sheer maxi dress. For the pattern, she adapted a basic tank top pattern. The top is fully… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s tiered maxi skirt

June 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’re not already filled up with skirt making inspiration from the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours, I’ve got another awesome skirt tutorial to point you to. Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make girl’s tiered knit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt dress

June 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You and Mie guests in the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this maternity t-shirt dress. She started with a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy striped maxi skirt

May 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a striped maxi skirt. It’s a super easy project, requiring just two rectangles of fabric and no elastic. Go to her tute. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress a tween will love

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress. My tween-age daughter would love this!! And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too. The bodice and sleeves are a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Favorite Tee Dress revamped

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade updates her Favorite Tee Dress pattern with a revamp of the neck and hemline. The updated version has a banded v-neck and a hi-l0w hem. She includes a free pattern to make the dress in a … Read more ...

Tutorial: Trousers to maxi skirt refashion

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers. Love! The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement. Go to her tute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s blazer, plus a sew-along

April 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews is hosting a sew-along to make a women’s blazer. Hers is made from a gorgeous blue velvet, but any heavier weight fabric would work. And if you can wear a size small,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy A-line knit maxi skirt

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make an A-line maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, the drape is flattering. And with just a few seams, it’s a quick and easy project. Go to Cotton & Curls … Read more ...

Tutorial: Man’s shirt, woman’s fitted tee refashion

March 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple shows how you can add a button up shirt placket and collar to a women’s fitted t-shirt. She also adds the shoulder yokes and front patch pocket. She keeps the edges raw for an unfinished, DIY… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo stripes on boy pants

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tuxedo stripes are trending for women’s pants this season. Now Rae from Made By Rae adds them to boys’ pants. In a bold geometric print on a pair of brown pants. LOVE!! It’s an easy addition when you’re making pants. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shape hugging maxi dress

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s V-neck tee with pleated neckline

January 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making her a women’s t-shirt with a cool pleated neckline. The body of the shirt is gathered to the bottom of the V, lending some ease to… Read more ...