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Men’s Shirt to a Dress Refashion Tutorial
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Men’s Shirt to a Dress Refashion Tutorial

ByHeather Handmade September 11, 2018April 22, 2020

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…

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Bias Tape Shirt Refashion
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Bias Tape Shirt Refashion

ByHeather Handmade August 21, 2018May 1, 2020

Make any button up shirt interesting with this bias tape shirt refashion. Take some bias tape and add a contrast front. I fell in love with this edged button up shirt I saved on Pinterest. I realized it was a super simple refashion that could be done to any button up shirt. I did use a…

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How to Make Woven Joggers with a Tie Hem
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How to Make Woven Joggers with a Tie Hem

ByHeather Handmade July 7, 2018December 21, 2020

  Last month I saw some woven joggers with an ankle tie hem. I knew immediately that I wanted to make some for summer if I could find the right fabric. I used to only wear shorts in the summer, but last summer I was recently postpartum and couldn’t fit into very many clothes. I tried…

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How to Make Denim Joggers Using the Hudson Pants Pattern
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How to Make Denim Joggers Using the Hudson Pants Pattern

ByHeather Handmade July 1, 2018March 9, 2023

Learn how to make denim joggers using the hudson pants pattern. Figure out the best fabric and size to make for the perfect summer pant! I got such a great response on my first denim jogger hudson pants that I decided to make another pair and make a mini tutorial so you all can make…

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DIY Diagonal Ruffle Tee
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DIY Diagonal Ruffle Tee

ByHeather Handmade June 9, 2018January 19, 2021

After doing Me Made May and figuring out the holes in my wardrobe, so I’m dedicating the month of June to sewing those items I need in my wardrobe and altering any items I won’t wear unless I alter them. First, I made some basic tees with fun details to wear all summer long. I…

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How to Hem Shorts with a Cuff
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How to Hem Shorts with a Cuff

ByHeather Handmade May 3, 2018July 21, 2022

Learn how to hem shorts with a cuff for a casual and fun look. This sewing tutorial requires minimal sewing and can be done by hand. I love wearing shorts in the summertime. I am always anticipating when it’ll be warm enough to wear shorts. In preparation for the upcoming heat I cut some pants…

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How to Cut out a Maxi Dress
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How to Cut out a Maxi Dress

ByHeather Handmade April 23, 2018January 10, 2023

Learn how to cut out a maxi dress using a shirt pattern and then creating your own skirt pattern using your measurements. Welcome to Maxi Dress Week! I’m really excited for this week. It gets me to make maxi dresses for myself, and it gets me to share some sewing with knit tip. At the…

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Button Up Shirt + Knit Fabric Refashion Tutorial
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Button Up Shirt + Knit Fabric Refashion Tutorial

ByHeather Handmade January 18, 2018December 21, 2020

Combine a men’s button up shirt + knit fabric to make the perfect refashioned top! Use different colors and patterns for a unique top! I put together a little tutorial, so you can make one too with just a button up shirt + knit fabric. For this tutorial, you basically replace the front of the…

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DIY Ruffled Tee
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DIY Ruffled Tee

ByHeather Handmade June 13, 2017January 19, 2021

I finished my second “basic with fun details for the summer” tee! I sewed a basic tee with ruffle details to really give it a showstopping look. This ruffled tee is a bit loose to help me cool off when it’s hot and the jersey is linen based which I love. I definitely have a…

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