Sewing Patterns – Page 1386

Tutorial: Refashion a dress shirt to a ruffle tank

June 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a dress shirt into a sleeveless blouse with a ruffled neckline. Perfect for hot summer days! Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, shirt, ruffle, tank, shirt, blouse[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tote bag from a tee

June 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These tote bags are made from old t-shirts. Do Stuff! shows how to make them. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, tote, bag, t-shirt, tee, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Just Dreamy by My Mind’s Eye

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’re thinking that My Mind’s Eye sells scrapbook paper, you’re right. But now they also design fabric for Riley Blake Designs. Their first line is Just Dreamy, a fabric version of a previous scrapbook paper line. (I have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Napkin rings from cardboard tubes and fabric scraps

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This napkin ring tutorial from Merriment Design is fabric scrap-happy and recyclicioius. The base of the napkin ring is a section cut from a thick cardboard tube (e.g., Saran Wrap tube). The fabric covers can easily be cut from you… Read more ...

How much fabric do you need to make a pair of pants?

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from After the Dress continues her “How Much Fabric?” series with a look at how much fabric is typically needed to make a pair of pants. Find the chart at After the Dress. You can buy How Much… Read more ...

Tutorial: Father’s Day photo coffee sleeve

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Father’s Day is easy this year with this coffee sleeve by Leigh Ann from The Object Project. Now dad can show off his family while drinking coffee from his favorite coffee shop. (Accompany the sleeve with a gift card and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a patriotic swag for 4th of July

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Roots and Wings Co shares a tutorial for making a patriotic swag. Hang it over a doorway or window to celebrate the 4th of July. Go to the tutorial. Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tunic swimsuit coverup from a t-shirt

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craftzine to find out how to make this tunic swimsuit coverup from an old t-shirt. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, refashion, t-shirt, tee, tunic, cover, swimsuit[/tags] Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt yo-yo flowers

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Zakka Life shows how to make these fun felt yo-yo flowers. Because the felt does not ravel, you can cut the shapes of the petals into the completed yo-yo. Get the tutorial from Zakka Life. [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, yo-yo,… Read more ...

Tutorial: New covers for your pillows

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tired of the same-old same-old for your throw pillows? Make a new cover for them! Make It and Love It shows you how. Go to the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, pillow, slipcover, recover[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim jumper to summer dress

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ThimblyThings shows how she took a less-than-trendy jumper and turned it into this fashionable summer dress. A bit of elastic gave it some shape, and overdrying updated the denim. See how she did it. [via luvinthemommyhood] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: A-line skirt with panels

June 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make this A-line skirt from ChristyNelson.net. The panels give you tons of possibilities when designing your skirt. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, a-line, panel, skirt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag for your CDs

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Betula Loo shows how to make this drawstring bag that is the perfect size to hold 10 CDs. Make one to organize the CDs in your car. Or, make a bunch of them to organize your music collection at the… Read more ...

Tutorials: Pattern drafting for cap sleeves, bodice

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Megan Nielsen continues her My Creative Process series on pattern drafting from a sloper with posts showing how she created cap sleeves, a bodice front, and a bodice back. [tags]sewing, tutorial, pattern, drafting, cap, sleeves, bodice[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of bloomers (aka, panties)

June 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Blanch from Just Tutorials shows how to make a pair of bloomers (panties) for your child. They’re easy to make and require very little fabric. You can use an old t-shirt for the knit fabric, which saves you money and… Read more ...