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A little ombre can breath new life (and hide stains) on your fabric napkins. Caroline from Salsa Pie shares a tutorial over at Make and Takes showing how. You can create the ombre effect using fabric dye. It’s Because the pieces you’re dying are relatively small (not a yardage or a large garment), you can do this in a plastic tub at your kitchen sink. Go to her tute.
[photo from Salsa Pie on Make and Takes]
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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Clinton Kelly of The Chew just did this last week on the air. I wonder who actually thought of this?
Hi RedCaroselLion! I’m Caroline Urdaneta–the one who made this craft for Make and Takes. I don’t even know who Clinton Kelly is can you share a link? I would love to see her project!
Also, ombre dying techniques are not a new idea, projects like this have been circulating in the thousands of projects online for the past 3-4 years. I have not seen Clinton Kelly’s project nor do I know who he or she is.
I also wanted to add that your snarky comment did zing me a little today which is why I decided to respond. In the future, I would suggest that you A. use you real name when deciding to post a comment that is not uplifting and B. remember that online is not a mask that covers our good nature or bad. Just as in real life, person to person, online is a way to communicate and I suggest you never write anything you wouldn’t say in front of the person you are wishing to address.
Thanks for listening to me. I’m responding to this for the sake of my kids. I don’t want them to grow up in world where snark and jabs made by adults are tolerated.