Refashions – Page 45

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 ...

Tutorial: No-sew Key West Flip Flop makeover

September 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps. The big fabric flower is soo summer! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt and gathered skirt for Barbie 11.5″ fashion dolls

September 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional finishes up Barbie week on her blog with a pair of tutorials showing how to make a t-shirt and gathered skirt for an 11.5″ fashion doll. The tiny t-shirt is perfect for those little… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Cropped sweater refashion

September 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lookie what Haley from Thinker Maker made out of a thrifted red sweater! It’s an asymmetrical cropped sweater, perfect for layering. She cut it short to remove the polo collar from the original sweater. Check out how she incorporated the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap-fabulous soft knit earflap hats

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these scrap-fabulous earflap hats from scrap knit fabrics. You can use old t-shirts and other repurposed knits for this project. These would be awesome projects for boys, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini-tote from old jeans

September 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Ruffle dress refashion

August 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Paige from Simply Handmade by Paige and Pink Lemonade Store shows how she refashioned a too-big knit dress into this fabulous number. The simple black dress is the perfect backdrop for the ruffle and cluster of rolled fabric flowers at… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a full skirt into a sundress

August 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beccy from Wipster shows how she created this fabulous sundress. Would you believe she made it out of a full skirt? She used a dressform to pin out the excess fabric and reshape it to her figure. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girl’s tank top

August 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

TLK Designs shows how to make a girl’s tank top. You can use knit yardage, or you can repurpose the knit from an adult-sized t-shirt that you no longer wear. Go to the tutorial. [photo from TLK Designs]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Smartigan old-school cardigan

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make her Smartigan, and old-school cardigan for kids. I love the retro vibe!! Part 1 of the tutorial explains how to make the pattern. Part … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lollipop Dot Ruffle Purse from a pair of jeans

August 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to make this pretty ruffle purse for girls. They’ll love the rows and rows of ruffles! If you cut the ruffles out of your scrap bin, they might even recognize a favorite mama-made garment… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sailing on the Lake blouse

August 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse. What a lovely top! Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sewing Princess] [via Wardrobe … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a maternity shirt from a boxy tee

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from I Make Stuff] [via U Create] Looking for more maternity clothing patterns to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Brassy Ruffle Top t-shirt refashion

August 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Belted girl’s top from a boy’s buttondown shirt

August 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she recreated a boy’s buttondown shirt into a pretty belted top for her daughter. This would be a great new top for back-to-school! Get the how-to. [photo from Make It … Read more ...