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Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway on her blog forMoona Fabrics. The prize? One of her readers will get a 13 fat quarter set of Joel Dewberry’s new Heirloom line in the yummy Ruby Palette. 13 fat quarters of fabulous new fabric! Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to get yourself entered. (Deadline for entry is 10:00 pm EST on Sunday, July 24, 2011.)
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Are you looking to make your first dress or just craving a quick, stylish sewing project? The Simple Shift Dress tutorial from Sew Essential is the perfect starting point! This tutorial walks you through each step of the process, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned sewers looking for a no-fuss yet fashionable creation. Shift dresses are known for their timeless design and flattering shape, making them a wardrobe staple for many. Whether you’re preparing for a casual outing or a special event, this dress can be made to suit any occasion.
What makes this project so beginner-friendly? The instructions are clear, straightforward, and easy to follow. Plus, the pattern is simple, so you don’t need advanced sewing skills to create a stunning dress that looks professionally made. The straight lines and minimal shaping allow for a great deal of customization, so you can tweak the design to fit your personal taste, whether by experimenting with different fabrics or adding fun details like pockets, a belt, or a decorative hem.
For a more comfortable and tailored fit, you can also adjust the sleeve length, neckline, or hemline to suit the season or your style preferences. This shift dress pattern is incredibly versatile, offering you a broad canvas to explore your creativity in garment sewing.
And if you’re wondering about fabric, this project works beautifully with a variety of materials! Lightweight cotton, linen, jersey, or even a heavier fabric for cooler months—this shift dress can adapt to different textures and colors to create a unique piece that reflects your personality.
So, if you’re eager to enhance your sewing skills with a dress that’s both simple and stylish, be sure to check out Sew Essential’s Simple Shift Dress tutorial. This project is sure to build your confidence in dressmaking while delivering a stunning end result you’ll want to wear again and again! Happy sewing!
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Wow! I would love to have these
with the heat on i been making quilts alot would love to have for a new ouilt yhanks
I thought I missed signing up cuz your blurb says June 24 but it’s July 24- yay!
Thank you for catching my mistake! I’ve edited the post to show the right month. 🙂 –Anne
I would love to make a quilt like the one in anna marie horner’s “Handmade Beginnings” (sort of log cabin and pinwheel combined! with big swathes of fab fabric) with these. My sewing room has a quilt I made for my daughter on the sofa bed. I want something more grown up made with fabrics I love… like these!
Eu gostaria muito de ganhar estes tecidos para fazer um artesanato para meu quarto, vai ficar lindo pois as cores são maravilhosas.Seus trabalhos são adoraveis.Abraços
what beautiful fabrics, can think of so many things grandbabies would enjoy!!
Awesome colors. I am getting started on a quilt for my grandson made from his fathers clothes. I would love to add these to the boarder.