Sewing Patterns – Page 1008

Tutorial: Layered flutter sleeves

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shares a tutorial showing how she made these beautiful flutter sleeves on a dress she refashioned. They’re gorgeous out of the chiffon in her example, but they would also be cute out of layers of knits. (The edges… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make pants pockets

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a post all about making pants pockets. It’s actually a fairly easy process, so long as you stitch the seams in the right order. Get the tutorial to see… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cinched hip t-shirt refashion

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Recycled Lovelies shows how easy it is to cinch in a t-shirt at the hip. All it takes a scrap of fabric, a length of ribbon, and a couple of seams. You can add one to each side, or go… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux chenille t-shirt applique

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she added these cool textured hearts to a t-shirt for her daughter. The appliqued hearts are made with a simplified faux chenille technique using knit fabric repurposed from another tee. Soooo cute!!! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make flutter sleeves

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabath from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple flutter sleeve. The sleeve detail was part of the dress she made for the Back to School challenge. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty fabric pouches with button closure

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Little Button Pouch. These simple little fabric pouches have a button and loop closure, and can be used for all kinds of small treasures. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add rows of ruffles to pants legs

September 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add rows of ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s jeans. The tiers of ruffles are sewn to the inside, so they peek out from the hem. They’re super cute,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Party Hair Clips

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Perfect Party Hair Clips. The gathered fabric blossoms have a covered button center, and can be made from smaller pieces of fabric. If… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make lace-trimmed shorts from a pair of pants

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation created these lovely lace-trimmed shorts out of a pair of longer pants. She shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. Get the tute. [photo from Inspiration & Realisation] Looking for more Shorts patterns?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered flutter sleeves

Tutorial: How to make pants pockets

Tutorial: Cinched hip t-shirt refashion

Tutorial: Faux chenille t-shirt applique

Tutorial: How to make flutter sleeves

Tutorial: Itty fabric pouches with button closure

Tutorial: Add rows of ruffles to pants legs

Tutorial: Perfect Party Hair Clips

Sewing Pattern: Make lace-trimmed shorts from a pair of pants

Tutorial: Parrot costume for Halloween

Tutorial: Sailboat softie toy

Tutorial: Sailor Skirt for little girls

Tutorial: Pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar

Tutorial: Penny dress for little girls

Tutorial: Use a zig zag stitch to keep seam allowances from fraying