Making your own clothes is fun and not as hard as you think. Follow these step by step sewing tutorials for easy to sew clothes. You’ll be designing your own clothes in no time!
Perhaps it’s the sting of sunscreen melting into my eyes inspiring me, but today my mind wanders to the best summer fabrics to sew. Maybe it’s just me, but I could totally do without the scorching sun aspects of summer. Thankfully for me and for you, dear reader, there’s lots of of summer fabrics that’ll […]
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I’m always looking for ways to add something extra to a basic t-shirt. My logic? A ruler + your favorite t-shirt pattern + a few minutes to make an add-on pattern piece is faster than a new pattern. With that in mind, I’m showing you today how to add a drawstring cowl to a t-shirt.
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It’s reverse applique day! Reverse applique is one of those high reward sewing techniques. It can add a lot of texture to a plain sewing project. You can use it to create a focal point on a top or a skirt. The one thing about reverse applique is that it can be time consuming.I personally
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Let’s talk where to buy great knit fabric for kids. My kids love wearing knits. In fact my daughter at age 18 months would throw a fit if I tried to put her in any other kind of pants but leggings. They’re comfortable, they’re easy to sew, and there’s so many fun prints these days.
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Today is all about how to embroider a t-shirt. This is one of those projects you can do whenever you want to add something to a plain t-shirt. You don’t need a fancy embroidery machine to do this, and you don’t need to be a great artist. In fact, this is my #1 favorite way
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Today it’s all about how to sew a henley. If ever there’s a t-shirt style I keep coming back to, it’s the classic henley. The front placket gives you a chance to use some nice buttons which can add some detail to a plain t-shirt. And if you’re suddenly sweating over the thought of sewing
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I’m always looking for an excuse to use up good lace, and these lace cuffs are a great way! A basic t-shirt pattern is a blank canvas for so many things, and today I’m showing you how to add lace to the sleeves. It’s an easy DIY and a fun way to upgrade a simple
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For a long time I was anti capsule wardrobe. It always seemed so rigid to have X number of garments and accessories that you could combine into seemingly endless combinations. And then back in 2017 I found the fun that a handmade capsule wardrobe actually could be with wardrobe sudoku. You know all those times
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Curious about capsule wardrobes and what that has to do with you as a person who sews? This post is all about how to sew a capsule wardrobe. In the world of the KonMari method, capsule wardrobes have been gaining popularity. It’s easy to see the appeal: a few key wardrobe staples that you can
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We’re talking 7 DIY jean jacket ideas that’ll help you spice up a plain denim jacket. Denim jackets are a perfect blank canvas for showing off your own personality. Add a little bit of paint, bleach, dye, or patches, and you’ve got something fun that’s sure to start up a conversation. Let’s say you have
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