Women’s – Page 31

Tutorial: Ruched maternity shirt

October 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she altered a basic t-shirt pattern to make a ruched maternity shirt. It’s a quick and easy alteration, with just a couple of extra steps. She also made it a two-tone shirt, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 ways to make a Peter Pan collar

October 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Celina from Petit a Petit and Family shares a tutorial the Kid’s Clothes Week blog showing two ways to make a Peter Pan collar. The first method is a traditional collar attached with bias binding. The other method has the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shoreline Boatneck top, limited time only

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired pleated blouse

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist made this vintage-inspired blouse for herself, and she shares a tutorial – AND the pattern she created – so you can make one, too. It’s a short-sleeved buttoned blouse with tiny pleats down the front… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boxy tee with lace panel shoulders

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade made this boxy tee and gave it lace panels at the shoulders. I love this style of shirt! Paired with brightly colored skinnies, they’ve become my go to for a dressed up casual look. She shares … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s football jersey style t-shirt

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

In the U.S., fall is football season. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made a football jersey style t-shirt for herself. She actually made two versions – one that is an upcycle of one of her husband’s many… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated maxi skirt with a high slit

September 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Though this pleated maxi skirt goes all the way down to the ankle, it has a slit that goes all the way up the leg. Sex-ay!! The overlap and the gathers keep the slit from showing everthing you’ve got, while… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute maxi skirt

September 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial over at the Go To Sew showing how to make her 10-minute maxi skirt. She keeps the construction simple by using the full width of the fabric and using a piece of wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle 4 t-shirts into one color blocked maxi dress

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this color blocked maxi dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. One shirt becomes the bodice, and three more get pieced together to make the long skirt. Because the bodice and sleeves… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper trimmed seams

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew show show to make zipper trimmed seams. It’s a cool way to finish off a seam! It’s like piping, but edgier. She used the zipper trimmed seams on a pair of shorts she made for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gusseted maxi skirt

July 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make a girl’s gusseted maxi skirt. The triangle inserts (gussets) add fullness and swing to the bottom of the A-line without adding bulk to the top. It’s fabulous in a stripe because the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Versa Skirt, a skirt to wear three ways

July 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Versa Skirt, a skirt that can be worn three ways – a maxi skirt, a high waisted skirt, or a strapless dress. All three are beautiful looks for summertime wear. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle hem maxi skirt

July 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making this ruffle hem maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it’s a comfortable summer skirt that looks cute with a t-shirt or tank. The deep ruffle at the hem… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zig Zag Maxi Skirt

July 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen at iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Zig Zag Maxi skirt. The criss cross stripes create flattering lines across your hips. It can go dressy or casual depending on what you wear it with and how… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY maternity jeans that can go back to regular wear

June 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs over at Say Yes to Hoboken! with a tutorial showing how to convert your favorite pair of jeans into maternity jeans. AND it’s a temporary alteration, so you can have your awesome jeans… Read more ...