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diy Gottex Swim Skirt tutorial

diy Gottex Swim Skirt tutorial

Swim skirts seem to be all the rage this summer. I especially love the Gottex swim skirts, but not so much the price tag on them. Whenever I see them, I think, “I could make that.” Here’s how I did it… Swim Skirt with front 

How to Draft a Swim Skirt Pattern Sewing Tutorial

How to Draft a Swim Skirt Pattern Sewing Tutorial

Many have asked, “how do you draft a swim skirt pattern?” And so I’ll respond. Consider the following: A swim skirt is made from stretchy fabric and is therefore more fitted than other skirts (negative ease and a slight A-line) A swim skirt is shorter 

How to Draft a Swim Skirt Cover Up

How to Draft a Swim Skirt Cover Up

Sew a swim skirt in a half hour? When people say, “Oh, that project takes a half hour,” I never believe them. Well, because it usually takes me longer. Maybe if I made several, the time would be shortened. For that reason, I always hesitate 

Ringer Tee Sewing Tutorial

Ringer Tee Sewing Tutorial

A seventies style at its finest, the ringer tee is easy to make from any t-shirt pattern. I’ve done this technique for myself and my kids, using Jalie, KwikSew, and Ottobre. The example tee is an Ottobre pattern from 2/2007. You can see how I 

Shorties: a DIY project tutorial

Shorties: a DIY project tutorial

Those Matilda Jane shorties are so darn adorable and look super comfy; it’s no wonder they’re so popular with kiddos. I could see my daughter wearing them throughout the summer. But I’m having a hard time paying over $30 for a simple pair of knit 

Jeans Part Two and Three Quarters: Sew part 1 and part 2 together, before doing part 3

Jeans Part Two and Three Quarters: Sew part 1 and part 2 together, before doing part 3

This is part 2 3/4, as part 3 will come next šŸ™‚ Part 2 3/4 is where you will need to sew parts 1 and 2 together, in order to add part 3 later. Makes perfect sense, huh? For the complete jeans sew along: part 

Play it Safe–Summer Dress Tutorial

Play it Safe–Summer Dress Tutorial

A pillowcase dress tutorial. Perfect for summer. But done in a safer way. I don’t mean to be a hater… but drawstrings around necks are not safe and actually have not been allowed by the CPSIA for many years, before all the recent hype. This 

Summer Romper Sewing Tutorial

Summer Romper Sewing Tutorial

Rompers for girls are available everywhere! Since they are so easy to make, I thought I’dĀ  make my daughter several. The first one has a spaghetti strap top and uses woven fabric. I began with 2 patterns designed for woven fabrics: Kwik Sew 1317 (I 

With ruffles, please!  Leggings Mini Sew-along Tutorial

With ruffles, please! Leggings Mini Sew-along Tutorial

My daughter loves leggings with ruffles šŸ™‚ So how about a sewing tutorial? Leggings are one of the simplest and quickest projects for girls, big and little girls alike. Using a nice cotton lycra knit, you can make leggings that look great and are made 

Sew with Me: yoga pants

Here’s my sew along, designed for beginners (or new to sewing knits) in hopes of teaching new skills and empowering others to try new things. I will be using a Jalie pattern, #2215, which includes sizes for my little girl, teenager, and me. The pattern