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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 ...

Tutorial: Drapey chiffon maxi skirt

January 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You shows how she made this chiffon maxi skirt. It’s gorgeous! The shape is a long circle skirt, sewn in several layers due to the sheer fabric. Go to her tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart patch leggings

November 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a tutorial in her Knock It Off series, showing how to make a pair of little girl’s leggings with heart shaped knee patches. The design is inspired by a pair of women’s leggings with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft and sew a pair of maternity jeans

November 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made a pair of maternity jeans – from scratch! First, drafted a sewing pattern for a pair of maternity jeans by tracing around a favorite pair of non-pregster jeans and adapting the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Everyday Tee

September 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares the pattern for her Everyday Tee. This is such a versatile wardrobe piece! The pattern is for a women’s size medium. If you need a larger or smaller size, you can draft your own using… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled belly band for maternity (or not)

September 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Belly bands are a popular maternity accessory. A wide strip of knit fabric, they’re layered underneath a t-shirt to add extra length. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a ruffled belly band. The ruffle around the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a faux cami waist band

September 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Check out this outfit that Jill from Made It On Monday is wearing. A maxi skirt, and a t-shirt with a layered underneath, right? Wrong. It’s just a t-shirt and her brilliant Faux Cami Maxi Skirt. The lace trimmed cami… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY Comfy Maternity Skirts

September 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Craftiness Is Not Optional gave her maternity wardrobe a much needed boost when she made up a bunch of her DIY Comfy Maternity Skirts. They’re simple skirts from a stretchy knit fabric with waistbands that stretch to fit,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity pants

September 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin kicks off the Belly + Baby series (co-hosted with Jess from Craftinss Is Not Optional and Kate from See Kate Sew) with a tutorial showing how to convert a regular pair of pants into… Read more ...

Tutorial: High waisted maxi skirt from a sheet

August 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how to make a high waisted maxi skirt from a sheet. A bed sheet is a relatively inexpensive source of fabric for a project like this that requires a good deal of … Read more ...