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Yoga Pants from T shirts
I recently did some clearance shopping at Old Navy. I was quite pleased because I found several nice T-shirts in the men's section for $0.97 each. I bought them knowing that my husband probably wouldn't be crazy about them and that I could turn them into something special.
We've got a fun and really easy project to help you learn the zipper sewing process with this oil cloth pencil case . You can substitute with cotton if you'd like as well but oil cloth will hold its shape much better. Oil cloth zipper (mine was 8'') pins scissors sewing machine and matching thread Measure your zipper across and cut two matching pieces of oil cloth the same length x 4'' height.
Oilcloth Zippered Pencil Case
How to Make Kid's Clothes from T-Shirts - The Possibilities Are Endless
Five of my t-shirts were headed for the Goodwill bin until I signed up for Wardrobe Refashion . It inspired me to put the shirts to good use here at home for my one year old. I made this:
Do you have a cardigan you have been wanting to spice up a little? I had one in my closet, I was thinking of making a corsage for it... Then, since I have been in a romantic mood lately, I decided to add ruffles and lace. What can be more femanine and romantic?
Tutorial ~Romantic Cardigan Transformation ~
Getting Back at the Dryer....
We all know that our dryers eat socks. Not a big deal with easily replaceable white socks that my husband wears, but when they're my cute little polka-dotted ones, it makes me mad!! I have a huge collection of cute socks that I've been hoping to find the mates for. But after three years, I've given up.
Hello and welcome! After looking at the entry and exit pages for my blog I found this page is the one that most people view. I decided to update this entry with a new tutorial for making a recycled t-shirt diaper that reflects how I make the little guys diapers now.
Recycled t-shirt diaper
maternity top to wrap tee
Maternity clothes drive me nuts. They are so very much needed for a 6 months (or a whole year if you are really unlucky), but then, what? Most of my maternity clothes were bought second hand, and I sent a good deal of them away to the thrift shops and pregnant friends.
Can you believe it? A boy project. I’ve been trying to think of new things for my sweet boy…..it’s just harder to come up with projects for him. Skirts and frills that seem to be easy to create…..don’t look so great on boys.
Make It and Love It: Re-Purposing: Boy's Pants
My apple green bedsheet dress had a circular bottom. This is how you make one. 1. Measure your waistline, or where you want the waistline of your dress to fall. Divide by four. 2.
how to sew a circular skirt
How to Hem Pants - Hemming Pants Tutorial
Note : There are also video instructions for this tutorial. When it comes to pants, it’s all about the fit. You may have a pair of pants that look great on the booty, but are too long or short for your legs.
French seams are wonderful for professional-looking, clean seams. The raw edge of fabric is essentially encased within the seam. They are perfect for light, delicate fabrics such as silk.
How to create a french seam
Hand rolled hems are so lovely, and with a little practice and a few tricks, quite easy to do (if a bit time consuming). Begin by machine stitching 1/4″ from the edge along the entire edge. Press the stitching flat. Thread a hand sewing needle with matching thread.
How to create a hand rolled hem
How to make bias tape
{ photo of liberty bias trim by poshyarns } ETA: Also check out the continuous loop bias tape method for a faster method (it’s just slightly trickier the first time). As I mentioned recently , I think bias tape is wonderful stuff. It’s a terrific help if you can learn to make it yourself.I’m a little obsessed lately with very simple vintage blouses. You know the type: they’re from the 1940s, have cap sleeves, and they button up the back. I have several old patterns and I’ve been collecting all sorts of vintage novelty prints to make them in (but not much time to make them). I was making this one up in this rather loud pink silk I’ve had sitting around for a while.