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Tutorial: How to make a girls reversible shrug
Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how you can make a girls reversible shrug. This would make a pretty extra layer over a sleeveless dress. It’s made from knit fabrics, with ties at the front for a closure. You can make it in any size, as you’ll be using a t-shirt that fits your child as a guide for making the pattern.
Click below to go to her tutorial:
Reversible shrug tutorial, by Pienkel
[photo from Pienkel]
Dear Crafty Readers,
“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.
I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version for myself.
When I shared it online, someone accused me of copying and being unethical.
I wasn’t trying to steal anyone’s work. I was just inspired.
Now I’m second-guessing myself and wondering where the line actually is.
Am I the asshole for making my own version of a sewing trend I saw online?
— Anonymous
This question sits firmly in grey territory — and that’s why it sparks such strong reactions.
Sewing has always involved inspiration.
Fashion cycles repeat. Trends resurface. Techniques are shared. But social media has blurred boundaries and amplified accusations.
The problem is that not everyone agrees on where inspiration ends and copying begins.
Decades ago, sewists learned by:
Now, online visibility brings:
What used to be normal learning behaviour is suddenly scrutinised.
This is where opinions really split.
Some say:
Others argue:
And some believe:
This one rarely lands in a clear yes or no.
And that’s exactly why it’s worth discussing.
What do you think?
Have trends changed how we view sewing ethics — or are we overthinking it?
Page not found cones.. no tutorial available????????
It looks like the pattern is no longer listed on her website. Sorry guys.