the owl skirt | the cottage at frog creek If you only knew the train wreck that was my project last week, you’d understand just how happy I am with this little skirt. It’s insanely simple to make; only the applique requires the teensiest bit of patience. Supplies: 1/2 to 1 yard 44 or 45″-wide muslin (90″ -wide muslin for size 6 and above) 45″ long ribbon (90″ long ribbon for size 6 and above) 2 buttons various small fabric scraps to form owl thread 1/2 inch elastic, to fit child’s waist X 2 Wonder Under fusible web interfacing So here’s how it went together, step by step: 1. 1. Trace this image onto double-sided, iron-on interfacing (Wonder Under). 2. Next, iron on the inner circle of the eyes: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Stitch 5/8-inch from top edge of skirt, leaving an opening to insert elastic. Please remember that this tutorial is offered for your personal enjoyment.
Lace T-shirt Refashion tutorial | Craftaholics Anonymous Well, hello fellow craft addicts! I’m thrilled to be visiting over here in Linda’s lovely space. I’m from over at the Crafty Cupboard, where I like to share my fun projects. (all of these lace-infused tops were found at ModCloth, my go-to-source for good knock-off ideas) I like to keep my shoulders and such covered, so that pretty much rules me out of the lace goodness without the undershirt beneath breaking up the loveliness. All you need to get the look is some stretch lace and a t-shirt (plus, you know, sewing stuff.). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The great thing about a spruced-up tee is that it is suddenly OK for date night! And I already have the fixin’s for a few more of these shirts… I’m itching for a full-fronted lace shirt now! I’m so glad I got to hang with you today! Share and Enjoy Hi!
WhatTheCraft.com – Your one-stop destination for D.I.Y. tutorials, tips, and supplies Petticoat Tutorial For the last year, I have been looking for a petticoat- I know this might sound a little strange but I wanted something frilly and white to go under my skirts or even be worn as a skirt and to pair with my extensive collection of knee high boots! I had a very specific "vision" of what I wanted in my head and finally gave up my search and decided it was time to just make one for myself (like everything else-if I can't afford it or find it- I MAKE IT!). Since I didn't have a pattern, I made my own from an old skirt. Start by cutting up an old skirt to use as a pattern (or use a pattern!) Cut out the pattern from fabric. (I used muslin for my petticoat) Cut out lots and lots of strips of fabric for the ruffles. To create the ruffles- sew a straight stitch down the edge of the strip. Pull the top thread until you have a ruffle Continue until there are enough ruffles to cover the front and back of the skirt- the more ruffles the fluffier it will be!
52 Free Dress Patterns Posted on | November 7, 2013 | 19 Comments I’m a firm believer that sewers can never have too many free patterns. With that in mind, here are 52 Free Dress Patterns, divided by style. Keep in mind the categories are not set in stone. With a fancier fabric, a different closure or a change in hem length, a pattern can easily change from fancy to work day to casual. Notes about the patterns are listed for some of the dresses. Patterns from existing dresses require laying out an item of clothing onto fabric, marking it, and cutting out. No pattern needed usually means that the dress is made from a recycled shirt. Drafting instructions means that you will have to make your own pattern, but the designer included all the information needed. Free Dress Patterns - Casual Dresses Free Dress Patterns – Office Dresses Free Dress Patterns - Dress-Up Dresses Read More : Sewing or Home Comments
Anthropologie Pratia Tank Top Tutorial February 6, 2010 1:59 pm Per popular demand, here is the Pratia tank tutorial! Start off with a t-shirt or tank top. Measure your neckline and get a piece of chiffon that length and fold it in half. Pin it to the inside of your neckline with it peeking out. Since I cut the sleeves off my T, I wanted to finish the edges. Stitch it. I highly recommend interfacing where you are going to be adding the embellishments, otherwise it’s going to sag. For the flower pieces, here is the shape and dimensions I used. Fold your pieces in half and cut that petal shape out. I used the extra sleeve pieces, cream chiffon(the kind that won’t fray) and another grey jersey I had. How many do you need? Lay two petals on top of one another, as shown. I did a small ‘X’ shape to stitch them so they stay in place. Just add more, and more, and more, and more………(It’s time consuming. I really liked the bottom gathered feature of this top. Measure how much elastic you will need to be comfortable around your waist.
Is Making Your Own Clothes Economical? « Stitch And Boots Twenty years ago most fabric stores carried a large variety of fashion fabrics so that the home sewer could, without too much effort, make clothes for herself/himself and the family for less expense than buying the same ready made clothes from stores. Since that time most fabric stores have converted themselves into craft stores that carry mostly printed cottons for quilting with much less stock in fashion fabrics. Another big change is that the price of good fabrics has risen while super cheap ready made clothing discount stores have proliferated to the point where asking if making your own clothes is worth it is a damn good question. I would like to point out that whether it is economically worth your while to sew your own clothes depends on quite a few factors. What do you spend on your clothes now? What is your sewing skill level? What fabric resources do you have available to you? What do you spend on your clothes at ready-made stores?
Sarah at Welcome to the Good Life WOO HOO! Call me a big nerd but my heart's pounding because i'm so excited and honored to be here!!! my name is Sarah and i keep a blog over at Welcome to the gOOd life. it's a diary written by me (and sometimes by my hilarious husband) of the good and the ugly as a wife, a stay at home mom, raising two kids under three-just a year apart, and also my weekly DIY sewing projects. so should we get on to my DIY project? picture from an anthropologie review blog. i think i literally gasped when i saw this top online. i instantly fell in love and knew i had to have it! i bought 2 white shirts, one in xs which is my size and one in large. i got the large shirt in round neck for more fabric while i got the xs in a scoopneck. you'll need: 2 shirts scissors matching thread pins estimated time: 1-2 hrs. project cost: very reasonable(mine was $8 for both shirts) skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate 1. take the large shirt and cut it into two pieces, a front and the back piece. 4. and you're finished!
Tuxedo Tank Tutorial March 15, 2010 10:22 am Happy Monday! Here’s a quick little tank you can easily do! I’m still taking requests for the Anthropologie tutorial series, but I thought I’d do a little something in between. I was inspired by this shirt from Anthropologie: And this is how my version came out: I started of with this old shirt. I cut off the sleeves and sewed them under. Now, take your extra sleeves and cut into some thin strips. I also used two other fabrics I had. Ruffle ‘em up. Now for the placment: I started with the same fabric ruffles as my shirt and pinned it around the collar and down the center. Take the next strip. Take the next one… you get the picture! Here’s my final product. Now you’ve got an easy tank thats a GREAT layering piece. Have a wonderful day!!
Princess Seamed Bodice Pattern Generator | Creation | Cut Out Fill in the blanks and follow the directions to create your own waist-length princess seamed bodice! I have done something amazing! I have used Excel to create a princess seamed bodice pattern generator, and I'm letting anyone and everyone use it! You won't be able to change anything but the purple cells (to keep mean people from stealing it), but those are the only ones you need to be able to mess with. This is not the last version I'm going to make. The software I used was Microsoft Office Excel 2007.
10 Awesomely Altered T-Shirts | The New Home Ec By ashleyhackshaw | Do you have a bunch of t-shirts lying around that you just aren’t into anymore? Don’t throw them out…..alter them into something amazing! I’ve rounded up 10 cute t-shirt tutorials that will make your friends ask “Where’d you get that adorable top?!” It will be fun to say “Oh this old thing? I made it.” (more after jump) nggallery id=’125698′ Scrappy Tee Make a trendy scrappy striped tee. Men’s Shirt to Maternity Shirt Painted Doily Tee Paint a doily tee using simple fabric paints. Ruffle Top Turn an ordinary t-shirt into a pretty ruffled version! Dip Dyed No sewing involved......a dip dyed t-shirt. Girly Cap Sleeve A regular tee turned sweet and girly! Sweet Cami A cute drawstring cami made from a large t-shirt! Ruffled Laerying Top Love this adorable ruffle layering top. Romantic Ruffle Make a sweet t-shirt shrug form an old shirt. About ashleyhackshaw ashleyhackshaw Ashley Hackshaw is the editor, designer, and DIYer behind the wildly popular Lil Blue Boo.