Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Nichelle from It’s Nichelle Not Michelle shows how to create an Infinity Dress (a simple stretch knit dress can be wrapped and tied different ways to create different looks). Her version of the Infinity Dress has a stylish twist. Instead… Read more ... 
Casey from Elegant Musings guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun[Dress] series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Lavender Fields sundress. It’s actually refashioned from a frumpy thrift store find. Though you probably won’t find a… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is holding a refashioning workshop called The Shirt Off Daddy’s Back, and I’ve got a giveaway for a free registration. Check out the post in our Giveaways section and get yourself entered. Go there … Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows a quick and easy way to dress up a discoun t-shirt. She adds braided ribbon and a bow to the neckline, no sewing required. She uses an iron-on adhesive to attach the ribbon, but you… Read more ... 
Zoe from So Zo, What Do You Know? shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her awesome Bustier Line T-Shirt. I love this so much!! The curved piecing at the top of the shirt gives the impression of a… Read more ... 
Christie fromLemon Squeezy Shop and Lemon Squeezy Home shows how she used her sewing skills to add a higher neckline to her favorite swimsuit. She unpicked a few seams nad then used extra fabric to create ruffles across the… Read more ... 
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she transformed a plain fitted skirt into a trendier, paper bag waist version of itself. It was a quick refashion, taking just 20 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a pair of discount t-shirts into one loose-fitting summer vest. Fabulous! Get the tutorial.
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Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how she refashioned an adult-sized halter top into a toddler-sized romper. Starting from a finished halter top means that it takes only a couple of seams and adding some snaps. The top one she… Read more ... 
Ali Foster from Ali Foster Patterns shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with bow embellishments around the neck. Most of the sewing on this refashion is handsewing, so… Read more ... 
Is it just me, or is the knit they use on t-shirts getting thinner and thinner? I have quit buying white t-shirts because you can see my bra lines through them all. Ewww….
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Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied Maternity Top out of a thrifted dress. Though the original dress looks frumpy, a bit of cutting and sewing and elastic thread… Read more ... 
Melanie from Crafty Cupboard guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make her Peek-a-boo Lace T-shirt Refashion. She replaces the top 2 inches of the shirt with a lace panel. It adds femininity, but because it… Read more ... 
The Sewing Dork shows how she refashioned a button-down shirt to recreate the look of a shirt she found at Victoria’s Secret. She cut off the sleeves and added ruffles to the shoulders. Very cute! Get the tutorial.
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Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ... 
