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Tutorial: Gathered cardigan refashion

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a plain Grandpa cardigan into this pretty gathered cardigan.  The secret? Elastic thread.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Two Butterflies]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult t-shirt

November 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan.  Love that pleated neckline!  Get the tute… Read more ...

Check it out: Refashionista series at I Am Momma

November 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has started a 2-week Refashionista series.  Her series of guest blogs and tutorials are sure to inspire you to see unwanted garments (or other fabric items) in a way.  Check out today’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowl neck t-shirt refashion

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to take a pair of crewneck t-shirts and turn them into one awesome cowl neck shirt.  She does it with just three seams!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give an old formal new life as a child’s holiday skirt

October 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she creates holiday skirts for her daughter quickly and inexpensively.  She refashions them from formal dresses, which are easily found at garage sales and thrift stores.  Maybe you have a couple of old… Read more ...

Tutorial: Camo shoulder bag from a refashioned military jacket

October 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cool camo shoulder bag out of a military jacket.  She repurposes the pockets and zippers so you get those details on your bag without having… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doggie sweater refashion

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Cloud Nine Stitches and House of Huddleston shows how she refashioned a thrifted sweater into high fashion for her dog.  Genius!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from House of Huddleston] looking for more sewing patterns for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted top with pleated neckline from a dress shirt

October 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot  and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she created this fitted top from a man’s dress shirt.  I love the pleated neckline!  Get the tute. [photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s t-shirt dress with gathered flower embellishments

October 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blos at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make this girl’s t-shirt dress with gathered flower embellishments on the bodice.  It’s such a lovely, feminine dress – it’s hard to believe she … Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a too-large tote bag to a purse

September 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside.  She adds pockets and a zipper for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s boatneck knit dress

September 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this child’s boatneck knit dress.  She made it from an adult-sized knit shirt.  Get the tutorial to find out how to make this refashion. [photo from Make It and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a cutout back to a plain tank

September 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Laneguest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain tank into one with a cutout back.  Pure fabulousness!  Get the how-to. [photo from U Create]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Bustle T-shirt Dress for little girls

September 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mim from Mad Mim shows how to make this awesome Ruffle Bustle T-shirt Dress for little girls.  It was inspired by a similar dress she saw in a high-end clothing catalog.  Love it!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girl’s nightgown from a grownup’s t-shirt

September 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from The French Curve shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized nightgown.  Elastic thread makes this quick and easy.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from The French Curve] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled toddler dress from a woman’s knit skirt

September 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Our Daily Obsessions shows how she turned a woman’s knit skirt into this fabulous ruffled toddler dress, inspired by similar dresses at J. Crew.  When she found the ruffled skirt on the clearance rack, she didn’t like the… Read more ...
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