Women’s – Page 34

Tutorial: Stripe Play pieced maxi skirt

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie Christina from Pretty Ditty has fun with some striped fabric in a pieced maxi skirt. The changing directions of the stripes adds a neat design element. She shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it, including a diagram… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi skirt that can also be worn as a dress

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mimi G. shows how you can make a maxi skirt that can also be worn as a dress. For those of you who learn better by watching, she has a video tutorial. And for those who prefer to follow printed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a women’s top into a gathered shirt for a little girl

February 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a simple button down shirt (women’s size) into a cute little gathered top for her daughter. Get the tute. [photo from Me Sew Crazy]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: His & Hers Pajama Shorts

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Stretch knit maxi skirt

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shawna from My Water Jar shows how to make a maxi skirt. She was inspired by a similar maxi skirt she saw linked out on Pinterest. The shape of the skirt is simple enough that you can draft your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a hoop skirt

November 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness. You might think they’d be difficult to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Union Jack jeans applique

September 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a pair of little boy’s jeans with a Union Jack applique. I love this idea!!! If you don’t have any little boys who… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler Scarflette from women’s knee socks

September 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make the cutest little scarflettes for toddlers – out of women’s knee socks! Brilliant!! There are so many fun prints and colors of knee socks available! They’re finished off with fringe or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon maxi skirt

September 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lorenna from Lorenna Buck Designs shows how to make a chiffon maxi skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthropologie, though her DIY version is made from silk and still cost far less to make than to buy. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress with criss cross braided straps

July 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s playdress out with braided straps that criss cross at the back. It’s made from a soft knit fabric, repurposed from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered ruffled maxi skirt

July 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffled maxi skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! She shows it for an adult, but this would be so… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY Maxi Skirt

July 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple and Brassy Blossom guest blogs in the July Jamboree at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a maxi skirt out of two t-shirts. What a cool skirt! And don’t worry if you… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fleece boot socks

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from Studio Cherie shares free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making fleece socks for a pair of rubber boots

. The socks are soft and warm to keep your feet cozy on cold, wet days. The pattern is… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ivory Sunlight Maxi Dress

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make her Ivory Sunlight Dress, inspired by a similar dress from J Crew. It’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred maxi skirt

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beautiful spring days are here, but it won’t be long before we’re into hot, muggy summertime. And there’s nothing I love to wear more in the hot weather than long, loose skirt. Abby from Morning by Morning Productions shows how… Read more ...