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Learn how to cinch a waist of a dress or a shirt with elastic. It’s the quickest and easiest way to bring in the waist and make it more flattering. I made this dress last fall and have loved wearing it. It’s a beautiful print, and I think it works well for Fall, Winter, or…
Learn all my tips for sewing jeans and denim fabric in my quest for the perfect handmade skinny jean with the Ash Jeans sewing pattern. I remember years ago wondering if I could ever make my own jeans and having someone comment that they would never look as good as ready-to-wear. Then I saw people…
If a blouse fits in the bust or hips, but it’s too large in the shoulders use this the alteration. Learn to alter shoulders on a blouse for a custom fit. Sometimes when you buy a blouse it fits really well in the bust or it fits really well in the hips, but the shoulders…
If you have a dress that’s just a little too short then you can lengthen a dress with a ruffle! It’s an easy and quick fix, and you can use pretty fabric. Because I’m a mom and there’s always someone tugging on me or hiding behind me, it’s easy for my dresses and skirts to…
Make the perfect Valentine’s sweater with this DIY LOVE applique tutorial. Crochet yarn into a chain and then sew it onto the sweater. I wanted to make myself a Valentine sweater, but I was looking for something subtle that I could wear all winter. I also wanted to stay away from the classic Valentine colors….
Use one of these three ways to make a sweater to a cardigan refashion. Each tutorial works differently for different sweaters. If you have to many sweaters and need more cardigans you can turn your sweater to a cardigan with one of these refashion tutorials. If you get a stain or a hole on the…
Learn how to shorten a sweater from the bottom with hem tape. This sewing technique removes the ribbing, but it’s an easy sewing alteration. Do you know that wealthy people look good in their clothing, because they get it tailored and altered to fit their own unique body. Clothing looks the best when it’s custom…
With this shirt to dress refashion you can turn a women’s or men’s button up shirt into a fun and easy dress. This refashion is simple and doesn’t require any fitting! This past Fall I was looking for items to refashion and upcycle at the thrift store, and I came across this striped button up…
Skirts are one of the easiest beginner projects to sew. Enjoy this list of free skirt patterns and tutorials so you can make your own! I love sewing clothing for myself. It’s why I got into sewing in the first place. Handmade clothing can be really intimidating, but skirts (and free skirt patterns) are the…
Use one of these sweatshirt pattern hacks and refashions to make something cozy and comfy for the cold weather. Stay warm and cute this winter! I get so cold in the wintertime that I have to wear layers and sweatshirts. As much as I would love to wear oversized sweatshirts and pajamas all day, sometimes…
Start with a basic shirt pattern that you have fitted to your body, and then can learn how to lengthen a pattern to make a dress! I remember learning about how to alter a flat pattern in college, and it was like the world opened up to me. I realized that you can alter or…
Learn how to sew a robe without a sewing pattern using your measurements! This robe is easy to make and cozy to wear, and it’s perfect for gifts! I love waking up and immediately putting on a snuggly robe. I wear a lightweight knit knee length robe in the summertime and a heavier french terry…
Learn how to sew a split hem with mitered corners for the perfect detail on a sweatshirt! The corners look so crisp and perfect. I’ve been on a cozy, winter sewing streak lately. I just want lots of cozy, warm, and comfortable clothes right now. I got this great mystery “quilted” knit this summer and…
Learn how to make a DIY gingham apron with a free sewing pattern. This is an intermediate sewing project that makes the perfect gift! I’m not in the habit of wearing aprons in the kitchen, but having a cute one always gives me the perfect incentive! I love gingham fabric especially when it’s on the…
Use this sewing tutorial to refashion a men’s shirt to a dress. Most of the details are already done making this the easiest dress to sew! Recently, on of my friends gave me about ten of her husband’s button up shirts that they were done with. I made my refashioned shirt dress 4.5 years ago, and…