Tag: Tutorials

Sewing for Petites

Sewing for Petites

Okay, I’m short. And I don’t like fitted tees. I like a little roominess there. Unfortunately for me, it’s hard to find that nowadays. T-shirts in my size are too fitted for my taste, and the shirts that are a bit looser fitting have ginormous 

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 

Swim Skirt Sew Along

Swim Skirt Sew Along

Summer for us means a lot of swimming! I love sewing swimsuits!! Though I have been sewing most of my life, I always thought sewing swimsuits would be difficult and not worth the hassle. Well, I was wrong. Not only are they pretty easy to 

Upcycle: T-shirt to Summer Shirred Top or Tunic Sewing Tutorial

Upcycle: T-shirt to Summer Shirred Top or Tunic Sewing Tutorial

Here’s a quick sewing tutorial for making a shirred top or tunic from an adult t-shirt. In this upcycle tutorial, you can learn to use elastic thread to shirr the bodice–it’s so easy, much easier than you imagine. You can also learn to sew with 

With ruffles, please!  Leggings Mini Sew-along Tutorial

With ruffles, please! Leggings Mini Sew-along Tutorial

My daughter loves leggings with ruffles 🙂 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