Fiesta Résistance: {Guest Post} DIY Napkin Tutorial. Transform A Man’s Shirt : Strawberry Koi. Planning some plans - Mai Autumn. If you recall back in february, when i started talking about designing a line of throw pillows, this post is going to sound kind of similar. i'm always dreaming up new things i want to make, and this week has been no exception. the throw pillows are still in the back of my mind, (don't you worry!) But i got to thinking what i would really love... to design a line of clothes someday. now, this is kind of just a distant, far out there kind of dream, for now, (since i hardly know how to sew, and i definitely don't know how to design patterns.. yet) but i wanted to throw it out there to see if it feels right. you know, putting it in writing and all. i mean, really, eventually, i would like to have all sorts of beautiful things available. i want to create my own little world and furnish it with everything i could possibly imagine!
It's a bit insane, i know. but i think i'm going in the right direction. it feels good. and that's what matters, right? Jamie and the jones minx shop janey clothing. Red Riding Hood Cape Pattern - Fleece Fun. Sewing 101. Oh… am I ever so happy to introduce Kim from Retro Mama to you. For the next four Mondays, she’ll be teaching Craft Snob’s fresh ‘petite series’ on Sewing 101. Peek, snoop or loiter around her retro pattern shop and gobble up a few of these cuties… - Sara P.S.
Here’s Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Hi everyone! The Sewing Machine First off, you don’t need a fancy or expensive machine to have a blast sewing and to be able to do a ton of techniques with great results. Presser Feet Many machines come with several basic presser feet, but you may need to purchase additional feet if they aren’t already included (yours may look a little different from my photo, as presser feet do vary some by manufacturer). A. Sewing Machine Needles For the purpose of these introductory lessons, we will be using sharp/regular point needles.
Thread Thread is a little bit of a tricky subject as many folks tend to be very loyal to one brand and swear that all other threads are junk. Essential Sewing Tools A. Quilter’s rulers. Make for Baby: 25 Free Dress Tutorials for Babies & Toddlers. By Jaime Morrison Curtis | Nothing is sweeter than a little girl all dolled up in a homemade dress.
Last week we shared a round up of how to make all your baby and nursery basics here: Make for Baby: 20 Easy Projects to Make Your Own Bedding, Gear, and Nursery Stuff. From the overwhelming response, we can see how much you enjoy making for your children. Now we’ve rounded up the most popular dress tutorials from Prudent Baby as well as some of our favorites from around the crafty web. Most of these dresses are ideal for beginning sewers; all will make you feel like the crafty mom superstar that you are. Nggallery id=’121271′ Pillowcase Dress This is the most popular tutorial on Prudent Baby and a classic child's dress. Snappy Toddler Dress We see more adorable versions of this dress then any other. Snap Wrap Dress This dress is forgiving in sizing and especially cute in a voile or gauze.
No time to DIY? Comfy & Casual. Wish we had a beach nearby that we could visit in this cute summer dress! Instead we are trying not to go crazy while we play inside and wait for the snow to melt. I have discovered lots of cute clothing tutorials lately and when I spotted this pink knit at JoAnne's I knew just what I'd make: The Warhol Dress by Dana at Made. She offers a FREE pattern and a great tutorial. This was my first time sewing with knits and it was sort of challenging! At first, I sewed the yoke on with cream colored thread and it did NOT look good. My crooked stitches screamed homemade, so the perfectionist in me pulled out the good 'ol seam ripper. How to make a draped t-shirt. This cowl neck top is quite easy to make. It has only four seams and you can create the pattern yourself. The cowl neck comes from making the neckline of the shirt wider at the front than the back – this extra fabric hangs down creating the drapey neckline.
The folds in the sleeves come from extra fabric as well, which is added by angling the shoulder seam upward. You will need: Measuring tape ⅔ yard stretchy fabric (I used a cotton/lycra jersey) Matching thread Sewing machine Chalk (or pencil and large paper to make a pattern) Pins (optional) The first step in making this top is to measure yourself. You will need four horizontal measurements and the vertical distance between the shoulder measurement and each of the others. 1. Before you start, wash your fabric the way you want to wash the finished top. I like to draw the pattern directly on the fabric with chalk, but if you prefer to make a paper pattern the steps are just the same. Drawing the pattern for the front: Sewing directions.
The easiest shirt ever. I thought this shirt was easy to make, but it doesn’t compare to the one I made for Isabel this weekend. She started describing a shirt she’d seen: square, slightly cropped, very drapey. I asked her to draw a picture and she drew a rectangle. Yes, I can do that. We found the drapiest fabric in the house, a fairly loose knit left over from Rosie’s weekend project. I measured her, cut out two rectangles, sewed up the sides and shoulders, cut out the neckline, and 10 minutes after she asked for it, she had a new top.
To make your own you will need half a yard of drapey knit fabric (a bit more if you want it longer). Avoid fabric that is in any way stiff or you’ll end up with a boxy shapeless shirt. Decide where you want the sleeves to come to. Put the two rectangles together with the right sides of the fabric facing each other. You’re done! 20 Minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED. Did you ever have a piece of fabric you loved but didn't have any idea how to use it? Any leftovers from a previous project? Bought too much of a bolt you just had to have but never found a use for? If you're anything like me you either buy too much or too little. First thing's first, DON'T GO OUT AND BUY A SKIRT PATTERN. The tutorial will teach you how to make each of these skirts which are included in the giveaway as well.
I'm all about sewing the quick and dirty way! The key is to have all your materials in front of you before you begin. Once you have all those things you can begin. First take your material and fold it in half so that the two sealed sides meet. Second. Third. Fourth. In my photo I sealed the raw edge with my serger. Fifth. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Turn right side out. AND YOU'RE DONE!
Optional. And if any of you were interested the dress I'm wearing is from Forever 21 and it was only $13.80!!!! Since these skirts are elastic I would say they would fit a size 2-8. Wiksten tank with sleeves « tidytipsy.photography. I’m back from a 2-day trip to Belgium, where a friend and I spent a day at the beach and visited the beautiful city of Bruges. I will have the pictures up in a big travel post soon, but first a little sewing to show off as promised (the first of a few posts, I hope to get the other stuff photographed this week).
I’ve been dabbling with quite a few patterns lately but I keep coming back to the Wiksten Tova and Tank Top patterns. The tank pattern especially fits me really well and is so simple and yet versatile. I decided to add cap sleeves to make it suitable to wear at work as well. I did raise the neckline a bit (only 1/2″ I think). The fabric is a super soft cotton and psst, don’t tell anyone, but it’s a thrifted vintage bed sheet! I love the big plaids and the cheery colors but I am already planning to make at least two more of these tops in some solid voiles. Like this: Like Loading... Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects. Sew la vie: My super cute purple camisole dress. I went to a party in this dress this Friday. I started sewing it this Wednesday. This dress is from a Burda 2005 magazine. I wanted to make a dress with boning from an expensive brocade fabric that I bought, but then I got the idea to use this fabric as a trial dress - kind of scary to cut into my expensive fabric without even trying the pattern!
I ended up not adding the boning though. Yet to be learned! It was lots of fun to make and easier than I thought. Originally it was a strapless dress, but I was afraid it would keep slipping down so I added the straps. So conclusions and thoughts: I still need to learn how to add boning and how to properly fit a strapless dress.Attaching the shoulder straps when there aren't two layers to put them in (dress + facing) means you need to attach them by hand - a lot of work and a poorer result.Overlock (or zig zag finish) your edges at the right time.
How to make my Chalk Lines Skirt. This is one of my favorite skirts (and my sister’s favorite to borrow). It’s not the quickest sewing project, since you have to sew each seam twice – once to put in the piping and again to actually make the seam – but it’s worth the extra effort. These are the pattern pieces: To add piping to a seam, first sew the piping to one side, placing it on the right side of the fabric with the decorative bit facing in. Sew along the edge of the raised part – sewing on the raised part looks fine, and sewing too far back does not, so error on the side of keeping too close. Next, pin the second piece of fabric in place with the right sides together. Sew along the seam, catching the piping in it. First sew together the bottom and middle pieces of the side panel. To add the pockets, sew the piping to the top of the pocket, then add the top of the lining. fold the lining back and top stitch so this edge lies flat. The piping stiffens the fabric so you need to add a facing to hem.
Women’s Skirt with Yoga Style Waist Band. Did you see the little yoga waistband skirt that I made for my little girl a few weeks ago (found here)? Well, after she slipped that on, I got jealous. Like completely jealous. The skirt is so light and airy…….and that waist band. Ahhhhh, I was smitten with that waistband. Oh, and I love a nice light skirt for summer. (I have about 5 of the Lily style skirts from my pattern shop in my closet for the hot weather. So I made one for me.
If I would have made it in time, this skirt would have been fabulous for maternity wear too. And I can’t wait to get some great use out of her over the next 6 months. And the skirt is about knee length on me (maybe a tad longer)…….but on this body form, it looks mid-calf. The waistband is nice and tall and can be worn up or down (you know, in case you have a pregnant belly) and really elongates that waistline…..if you need some elongating. :).
I made this skirt from some jersey knit that I got at a random fabric store in Atlanta a while ago. And that’s it. Sewing Tips: Practicing your Sewing Stitches (including the back-stitch) Ooooh, okay, so many more of you told me that you received a new sewing machine for Christmas. Or a serger. Or some new sewing supplies. Yay!! Now, it’s time to practice. Many of you are very new to this crazy sewing thing so let me give you a really quick pep talk. Okay. One more thing, if you think something is too hard to try, then yep, it’ll always be too hard to try. It surprises me. Okay, enough pep-talking. I know this first tip is so lame and you already know it……but practice. You may not be perfect your first time revving up your machine……but you will get better, I promise. Okay, first real lesson: the Back-Stitch A back-stitch is how you secure the beginning and end of your stitch.
Now, sew a few stitches forward, stop, push your back-stitch button (it will be some sort of knob/button/lever) and hold it down and then start sewing again. Now, continue sewing right over that row of stitches and continue on the path that you were wanting to sew. Why Back-Stitch???? Next up? Good luck! The Convertible “Infinity” Dress: How it almost defeated me, and what you need to make one. I made this thing. It’s pretty cool. It’s a convertible dress that’s basically a circle and two straps, so it’s really easy, inexpensive, and crazy versatile. It’s been around forever and everyone seems to love it (in fact, part of the reason I’m posting this is to answer some questions for people I’ve run into), and I can hardly believe how close I came to not making it at all. I first found the instructions at a blog called rostitchery, and then I came across a second set at Cut Out + Keep.
It sounded so easy. Cut out a circle with a hole in it, sew on two straps, and voila, a dress you can wear a hundred different ways. So I bought some material, spread it out in the living room, cut out my pieces, and… …stopped. I didn’t understand the next step. Turn the skirt inside out? And what’s this about making them overlap each other? There’s, like, a band of fabric involved? What? I figured I was just being thick. And I went upstairs to watch TV. Select a stretchy knit with spandex in it. The Upcycled ruffles dress tutorial. So this past week was pretty bad blog-wise, my blog and website got attacked with malware.
My feed was having issues and subscribers seemed to banish. Happily most of it is fixed now and I am happy to be able to blog again (I didn’t wanted to post anything until I was 100% sure the malware was completely cleaned) And if you saw my site down, that was the reason =] I had this post saved from weeks! So finally here it is! A few weeks a go I showed you all how this dress turn out (I previously asked for color advice) and it’s finally time for a tutorial so you can also try it out! Anyways, you will need either one long sleeveless T-shirt or 2 short ones. I love how comfortable this is, I actually wear it for a friend’s wedding, we danced all night and I could have not being more comfortable =] well until Ken made me spin around and I felt like I was showing my shorts, but that was a whole different problem hehe. [Click on images to enlarge] Tags: dress, easy tutorial, tutorial, upcycle.
3 Stitch Summer Dress. Yet another Kitty dress tutorial! You know if I was able to do it, then it is super easy! Only 3 stitches needed, and minimal measuring! If you can sew a pillow- you can sew this :) First I found this fabric at Goodwill. I originally bought it for the my table cover at the farmers market, but now that the summer is ending...what better idea than to make a fun floral summer dress!
Here are the very basic instructions. Yeah, not super detailed but there really isnt much to it! Extra tips: I guessed on the amount of fabric. The hem for the elastic- I folded over twice to make sure it would be secure and not unravel. Make sure your elastic is tight around your chest. You may not even need to hem the bottom. Of course I've got to give GmaV alot of the credit- she is the sewing master around here.
Thanks to my new years resolution not to purchase clothes- I've been learning all kinds of dress tips and tricks! Darling Dexter - Darling Dexter - Party Skirt. Convertible/Infinity Dress. Wanna make a dress?? How To Make An Easy Dress (For Cheap!) DIY Advent 6: An Old Sweater Becomes a Skirt DIY - Outfits, Shoes & Accessories Dana. The Madeleine Mini Bloomers. Upcycle: T-shirts to Summer vest tutorial. Sweetheart Ballet Tee Tutorial. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) LUCSIOUS LOCKS FRIDAY: Head Scarf.