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Tutorial: Easy elastic waist tank dress

May 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Easy elastic waist tank dressLauren from The Thinking Closet shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a new summer for yourself.  Even if you’re a beginner sewer, you can make this dress.  The bodice is actually a purchased tank, with a wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy party dress for an American Girl doll

May 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Fancy party dress for an American Girl dollDressing a doll in a fancy dress is so much fun!  Arts & Crafts For Your American Girl Doll shares a tutorial showing how you can make a party dress like this one for an American Girl doll.  The bodice… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little girl’s spaghetti strap sundress

April 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

smalldreamfactorytankdressSmall Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s spaghetti strap sundress.  It’s made from knit fabric, with ribbing to bind off the neck and arms and to create the thin straps.  The pattern comes in sizes 9… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girl’s knit tank top

April 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

knit-tank-top-patternJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girl’s knit tank top.  You can sew them up quickly for a cute and cool spring and summer wardrobe.  For a dress, extend the hem down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless cropped summer top

April 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver

croptoptankPeabrain DIY shows how you can make this sleeveless cropped summer top.  It’s made from a woven cotton with princess seams at the front and a zipper on the back. Her tutorial includes how to draft a pattern, using a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tank tee refashioned from an oversized tee

March 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Tank tee refashioned from an oversized teePortia from Miss P shows how you can refashion an oversized tee to make it a tank tee instead.  You’ll need to use a shirt that has drop sleeves (boxy sleeves with shoulders that extend way past your natural shoulder). … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your own workout wear

February 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Sew your own workout wearWhen Justine from Sew Country Chick was complimented on her new workout outfit, she was able to say, “Thanks! I made it myself!”  It feels good to say those words, but making your own workout clothes can also save money… Read more ...

Tutorial: Convert a plain tank to a pull-down nursing tank

January 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Convert a plain tank to a pull-down nursing tankNicole from In-Lala-Land shows how she converted plain tanks into pull-down nursing tanks.  The straps of the tank attach to a pull-down nursing bra, so you can pull down the top of your tank and your bra cup with one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color splash sequined top refashion

December 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Color splash sequined top refashionAnna from Plan B shows how to refashion a sequined tank to give it a swingy shape and a splash of color down the back.  The sparkle of the sequined tank is perfect for New Year’s Eve party-going!  Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s drop waist gathered skirt

November 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Little girl's drop waist gathered skirtWen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a little girl’s drop waist skirt with in seam pockets.  She adds piping to the seam where the gathered skirt meets the drop waist.  It’s a nice detail that helps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jewel embellished tank top

August 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

tank topRemona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make your own tank top with a jewel embellished neck line.  The style is a perfect mix of casual and dressy.  The knit fabric and tank top silhouette are comfortable and… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a bra strap holder into your top

August 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

before-afterSally from Sally Ann shows how to make bra strap holders to stitch into the shoulders of a sleeveless shirt or tank top so your bra straps around hanging out where they’re not supposed to be.  They’re made from lengths… Read more ...

Tutorial: Urban Princess Dress, designed by a little girl

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

urbanprincessThis is the Urban Princess Dress that a little girl designed.  Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared guest blog at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make it.  The design is by Jessica’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl dress with a pocketful of painted butterflies

August 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

pocket-full-dress-wbAnshu from Blooms and Bugs  shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a pocketful of painted butterflies.  It’s a basic tank dress made from knit fabric (youc an use yardage, or a large t-shirt).  She customizes it with… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add flirty frilly ruffles to a swimsuit bottom

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

froufrou_prez_engAimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how she frillified a swimsuit bottom with rows of ruffles.  They’re colorful and fun, and also a little flirty.  It’s a cute way to add personality to a plain swimsuit.  Go to her tute … Read more ...
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