Winter Sewing Tutorials

Tutorial ~ Dolman Sleeve Shirt

Pin It I shared this dolman sleeve shirt tutorial on Me Sew Crazy as part of her New Year’s ReSewLution Series. It was meant to introduce an idea of just taking a shirt you like and use it as a starting point to make a new shirt with different elements. Since then, I have had [...]

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Tutorial ~ Scrap Buster Pajama Bottoms

Pin It It has been a while since we have had a good ‘ole re-purposing project, no? They are kind of my favorite – less pressure if you screw up . What I love most about this idea is that it helps tackle my ever growing scrap fabric basket. Plus, they’re cute, quick, and easy. [...]

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Central Park Swing Coat | A Free PDF Sewing Pattern

Pin It After months of editing and sewing I finally have the Central Park Swing Coat ready for your sewing pleasure! This little jacket started from a sketch I drew in my little big idea book last year. I started playing around with drafting the pattern months ago, and four samples later I am pretty [...]

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Tutorial ~ Tied Comforter With Faux Piping

Pin It I wish the pictures could illustrate how cozy soft and lofty this blanket turned out. The lightweight blanket for the backing and one layer of batting give it the perfect weight for a comforter, and I used bias tape for an easy way to mimic piping, so easy. I know I say that [...]

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Tutorial ~ Shirt Into Gathered Neckline Sweater Dress

Pin It One of my favorite shirts started to get a little holes around the neckline. It was made with that great kind of lightweight knit sweater-ish material that always washes up nice, clings just right, but not too much. You know what I am talking about, right? Anyways, as I still suffer from the [...]

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Tutorial ~ Spring Beanie Hat For Kids

I was in Jackson Hole last weekend and saw a baby wearing the cutest beanie. It was perfect for spring days with a cold breeze when a heavy knit cap is too much and a hood won’t stay put. I asked the mama if I could take a look at it, of course, and she [...]

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Simple, 30 Minute Scarves

When I first decided to do this segment I thought I was going to bluff you into thinking I knew what I was doing. But for someone who’s become such good friends with her seam ripper that she named it, well that just wouldn’t be honest. So I’m gonna level with ya. I am not [...]

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