18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
Naomi sent in a photo this afternoon, after sewing up a skirt for her doll. Naomi used the “Simple Mini Skirt” pattern (page 38) from her copy of Sew in Style. She used a fat quarter of this pretty striped fabric. Naomi expressed that it …
We’re just getting started. Just like a summer reading program, it takes the kids a bit to finish that first book. Sewing programs are no different. I love hearing from you about how your kiddos are getting on with their projects. Thank you! Remember it’s …
I’ve spent the last 5 days or so organizing my stash. I had had it with the overflowing, unruly stash taking over my sewing space (and many other areas of our house). I’m not a neat-freak, but feel creating is more fun when the space …
I love the simplicity of this pattern from Ottobre magazine, spring/summer issue 2013. I made the version #16 with the color blocking, using pink and white. I thought it would look great running around doing my mom thing today. I loved how it went together …
My daughters tell me lots of girls wear fabric covered ponytail holders at their schools. If so, yay! I wore a hair scrunchie everyday for years, either on my wrist or in my hair. I made one for practically every outfit (sewing tutorial to follow, …
Have you tried sewing a t-shirt for yourself yet? Well, here is your chance. Deer and Doe are offering their plantain shirt pattern for free. It looks great! What appeals to me is that is is straightforward. This would be a great base to add …
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 …
I am teaching several sewing classes throughout the summer and have been designing some projects for them. I always feel like this local shop has new and unique examples hanging around and I wanted to be consistent with their style. It can be challenging to …
Teaching teens to sew can be a challenge, because most teen girls want to sew clothing. As a teacher, I want them to be happy with what they’ve sewn. If they like what they’ve sewn, it motivates them to sew more and build on their …
Not exactly new, but relatively new: Young Image pattern magazine focuses on girls, sizes 80-164 cm. I had been tempted to buy an issue for a while, but there’s not much in the way of peer reviews online about the patterns. I have a tween …