Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to refashion two plain turtleneck sweaters into one fabulous off-the-shoulder sweater. The bottom of one sweater becomes a wide cowl neck on the other. She found identical sweaters on clearance, but you could use two… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make her Wrapped In Bows scarf – winter scarf covered in big fluffy bows. It’s absolutely adorable!! It’s actually a refashion from two store-bought scarves. Get the tute to see how she… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo wanted a zip-up sweatshirt but found the ones in the stores to be too boxy. She ended up buying a hoodie that was several sizes too big, and then cutting it down to fit her… Read more ... 
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to refashion a t-shirt into a shrug with studs at the front and across the back seam. You’ll use just the bottom portion of the shirt, a good project for a shirt that might have… Read more ... 
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Top-Toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of colorblocked t-shirts. She starts with two plain t-shirts and does a little switcheroo, cutting both… Read more ... 
Lauren from Adventures of Lauren transformed a rather plain (and too big) thrifted dress into this chic little shift dress. The recut the shape of the dress using a purchased pattern as a guide, and then drew a large bow… Read more ... 
Zoe from So Zo… What Do You Know? shows how she added interest to a button-down shirt refashion. She mixed and matched fabrics from several shirts to give the blouse a patchwork effect. Though there’s a mix of color and… Read more ... 
Michele Ng shows how to use an old zipper to make a cool necklace. She folds and stitches it into a pretty bow-like shape. You’ll need to use one with metal teeth so the edges pop. Get the tute. [via… Read more ... 
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she created this fabulous little cowgirl shirt for her baby girl. She started with a plain white button-down shirt and refashioned it to give it western flair. Brilliant! She added piping to… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make this t-shirt with a cool open back detail. It’s refashioned from a man’s t-shirt, but you could also make it from scratch using knit yardage. The opening at the lower back… Read more ... 
Nike from Thrive made this awesome ruffle candy corn skirt out of refashioned t-shirts. You can make one, too, since she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You’ll need three t-shirts you can cut up – a white… Read more ... 
The Renegade Seamstress shows what to do when you find a sweater that’s perfect in every way but one – it’s too big. It’s actually a fairly quick fix to take it in at the sides and take some length… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation refashioned a sweater to add scalloped leather accents. The look is inspired by high-end designer fashions. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, including how she pieced together smaller pieces of leather to… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights refashioned a man’s suit jacket into a little man version for her baby boy. How cute is that! She shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how she did it. The pattern will fit a child… Read more ... 
Check out the cool spine cutaway back on this t-shirt! Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shows how to make it, starting with a plain white tee. Get the tute.
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