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Here is my Ruby Star Typewriters dress! After much unnecessary work and getting sidetracked, it is finished! This is
Mother’s day is close. I mean like 10 days away close! Bah! If you are like me, you are in need of ideas. Here are 25 thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s day! I loved all
I am completely addicted to sewing bags! I have tried my hand at many handbag patterns and thought it was
Sometimes you just need a pair of extremely comfortable pants to lounge around in. Or maybe you wear lounge pants all the time? It's ok, I won't judge ;) Today I'm sharing 12 amazingly, comfortable pants and shorts patterns that you can make yourself and they are free!!! Yoga Pants Tutorial (via - Birch Fabrics) Lounge Pants Tutorial (via - Merrick's Art) Sweatpants (via - So Sew Easy) Easy Jogger Pants (via - Swoodson Says) Shirred Voile Pajama Pants (via - Noodlehead) Women's Pajama Shorts (via - Melly Sews) Easy Boxer Shorts (via - eHow) DIY Refashioned Track Pants (via - Trash to Couture) Comfy Knit Lounge Pants (via - I Candy Handmade) Crochet Summer Pants (via - Crochet Patterns To Try) City Gym Shorts (via - Purl SoHo) Genie Pants (via - Made With Love) Related posts you may enjoy: Beautiful Transformations Using Paint Don't forget the birds. 5 DIY bird feeders Organizing Your Fabric DIY Rag Rug Sewing 101 - Tips & Tricks For All Levels 15 Creative Uses For Flea Market Cups, Bowls, & Plates 9 Glow-In-The-Dark Projects Perfect For Summer Nights What Can You Make From One Yard Of Fabric? Try These 7 Tutorials. 14 Simple Hacks That Will Make Your Home Amazing Connect with me & stay up to date with new posts on DIYHSH Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Google+ | Instagram Wait!! Do you want to see more amazing DIY projects?!! Subscribe to my mailing list to get updates sent straight to your inbox!
I wasn’t intentionally meaning to blog another book review so soon, but I was working on a project that happened
Depuis plusieurs saisons, le sweat-shirt molletonné investit nos vestiaires, nous apportant moelleux, douceur et (ré)-confort pour notre plus grand bonheur! Il n'est plus l'apanage du vestiaire sporti
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Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
The Kami Skirt is a free sewing DIY tutorial with no pattern required.
Make a sweatshirt with this sewing guide including detailed instructions and a video. A DIY how to sew a sweatshirt guide.
This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time.
Voici encore une adaptation de mon patron de base. Un sweat tout simple, très douillet. Réalisé à la surjeteuse. Les finitions ont quant à elles été majoritairement réalisées à la main. Molleton matelassé France Duval-Stalla, couleur greige. Ce molleton...
The Kami Skirt is a free sewing DIY tutorial with no pattern required.
A NEW WeeBillowBag for me... or my kids. However. I love making them. Such a fun make and apparently an even better gift. In my pattern I carefully walk you through each step in the process - and I promise it looks much trickier than it actually is. We can do it together!
FREE Sew Sweetness Oslo Craft Bag sewing pattern, perfect for sewing supplies, knitting/crochet supplies, childrens' toys, and much more!
If you don't like going to the fabric store every time you want to sew something, you'll love One Yard Wonders: 26+ One Yard Fabric Sewing Projects. You'll only need one yard of fabric to make any of these sewing projects! You know you have at least one yard of fabric at home waiting to made into something. There are sewing patterns for clothes, DIY bags, sew for baby patterns, sew for kids patterns, and sewing projects for the home that can be made with only one yard of fabric. This is why we call them "one yard wonders" because not many sewists know that these easy sewing projects exist. And if you're reading this wondering, "What is one yard of fabric?" It's a cut of fabric that is 36 inches long by 44 inches wide. It's a significant size but does limit how you can use it. You'll be amazed by how many one yard sewing patterns are out there just waiting for you to find them. Perhaps you'll never go back to those sewing projects that require more than one yard of fabric because these made your life so much easier. Looking for more? Sign up for our awesome free newsletters!
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Patterns aren't cheap. Seriously, I was browsing through through the look books at Hobby Lobby the other day and some of them were as much as $20. Tack that on to the price of fabric and other supplies and suddenly sewing your own clothing becomes very expensive. Thankfully, you can make your own patterns using your own clothing that you know to fit well. I'll show you how to make a simple blouse pattern using a top of my own. I used Scotch Postal Wrapping Paper as my pattern paper. I found it at Target for about $5. It gives you 30 feet of paper, so it will last a long time. I used paper because I like to lay my pattern piece down and trace the shape directly onto my fabric. If you think you'd prefer to pin the pattern to your fabric and then cut it out, paper may not be the way to go for you. Muslin fabric is another great material that would allow you to pin the pattern piece to your fabric. It's also nice because it can be folded up and stored away when not in use. Lay your garment down on the paper and determine the middle of the top. Mark right above the collar and right below the hem. Draw a rough outline of one half of the top. When you get to the sleeve, do your best to fold it back so that you just see the armhole. Sketch the curve as shown below. This first pattern piece I'm working on will serve as the back of the pattern. Sketch the outline of the slightly higher, back collar. Stop once you get to the half marks that you previously made. Now you'll need to sketch an outline outside the dotted line to allow for seam allowances. To determine how far apart the rough sketch line should be from the final outline of the pattern you'll need to take what materials you're working with into consideration. For example: The lace top I am using has a stretch quality to it. If I want to use this pattern to make a top with a non-stretch fabric, I will need to make the final pattern outline a good amount wider than my rough sketch. However, if I was using a non-stretch garment to make my pattern I wouldn't have to allow for as much extra fabric. It's always better to have a too big pattern and therefore a too big top than it is to go too small. Don't be afraid to be generous. Extend the outline by about 1.5 inches along the sides and about 1 inch at the armholes and collar. Extend the bottom of the top by several inches to allow for hemming. Cut on the line and fold the pattern over making sure that the crease is on the middle marks you made previously. Trace so that you have a perfectly symmetrical pattern. Repeat the same process for the front piece of the pattern being sure to trace the front part of the collar this time. Now for the sleeves. Fold a piece of paper and position it underneath the garment and the pattern. The fold should be parallel to the top of the sleeve. Trace the curve of the front pattern piece. Leave plenty of extra room for the sleeve to be hemmed. Remember it's better to go oversized than undersized. You can always take the shirt in if it is a little too big. Cut out all of your pieces and press to get rid of creases and you're done! *Update* I recently used this pattern to make this cute little top. Click on the picture for the full tutorial!
Learn how to sew a slouchy sweatshirt with this free PDF pattern in womens size large. Easy sewing tutorial for a sweater.
FREE Sew Sweetness Oslo Craft Bag sewing pattern, perfect for sewing supplies, knitting/crochet supplies, childrens' toys, and much more!
Mother’s day is close. I mean like 10 days away close! Bah! If you are like me, you are in need of ideas. Here are 25 thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s day! I loved all
learn how to sew with this collection of easy sewing tutorials for home, to make bags, for kids and more.
This Liberty tana lawn glitter pouch literally sparkles! Yes... it does. And you know what - you can make one as well, my friend. The zipper bag is a super easy and beginner friendly pattern, made in no time at all. I walk you through through - step by step! You can do it!
... and here's how it went: I bought Anna Allen Clothing's Persephone Pants pattern a while ago, downloaded it, had it printed at my local print shop, and forgot about it. As usual, knowing I'm not the most patient person in the world, I wanted to be ready for when I'd find the right fabric to make this project. I did not find the perfect fabric, but I found some fabric I thought would be fun to make a pair of pants and did not want to make yet another pair of Pomona pants. So I us
When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? The following 11 websites have collections of
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Fabric: PolyesterStyle types: Sweet LolitaSeason: Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterInclude: Dress*1 (Any of the accessory is not included.) Size (IN) Bust Waist Front Length Back Length S 30.71-33.86 25.20-27.56 17.32 34.65 M 33.86-37.01 26.77-29.13 18.11 35.43 L 35.43-38.58 28.35-30.71 18.90 36.22 XL 37.01-40.16 29.92-31.89 19.69 37.01 Size (CM) Bust Waist Front Length Back Length S 78-86 64-70 44 88 M 86-94 68-74 46 90 L 90-98 72-78 48 92 XL 94-102 76-81 50 94
Do you need a go-to dress to wear from casual event to date-night outings? If you are obsessed about puff sleeve and high slit opening along the skirt, then this Fiore midi dress sewing pattern is for you! The printable pdf is available for immediate download on my Etsy shop. If you have a pretty ...
View details for the project Sweet Lolita Lilac 3-Tiered Skirt on BurdaStyle.
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In this tutorial we will show you how to install an invisible zipper in a garment with and without a lining the easy way!
PinterestTwitterFacebook Here’s another Vintage Sheet project. Easy to do only 3 seams and some elastic. I love how the PJ bottoms turned out. This is an easy project to make if you have limited sewing skills. I used my favorite flannel pajama bottoms as a pattern. They were full of holes in all the wrong...
If you're looking for free sewing patterns for tops that are both stylish and easy to sew, look no further! In this collection of 40 free top sewing patterns for the spring, summer, and fall, you'll find a variety of different styles, including casual t-shirt patterns, Crop tops, summer tops, simple shirt patterns and more formal blouse sewing patterns. And best of all, each of these women's top sewing patterns can be downloaded for free. So whether you're a beginner or a more experienced sewer, you're sure to find a top sewing pattern that's just right for you. So what
A basic Sweatshirt pattern for relaxed fit with dropped shoulders, long sleeves and ribbing around the neckline, cuffs and hem. Sizes 34-52.
