Thai Fisherman Pants are super comfortable to wear, and quite easy to make with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. This wrap pants sewing pattern is simple to draft and can be adjusted to suit most body types. In my mid twenties I bought a pair of wrap pants which I absolutely loved wearing to work. Since the pants were black they…
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Just a few basic sewing skills are required for this ruffle shirt refashion. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform an old shirt into the trendiest piece in your wardrobe. I’m always looking for easy to wear wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down and the ruffle bottom shirt fits the bill. I’ve been eyeing off…
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This easy Jacket Refashion is a clever way to update an old 80s style blouse into a fashionable baseball jacket. If you are clearing out your wardrobe, try your hand at refashioning old clothes into new garments rather than throwing them away. I’m pretty excited to finally start tackling my clothing refashion pile and sharing some of my projects with…
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I don’t often get a chance to sew for myself, most of the time spent in my sewing room is dedicated to blog projects, repairing garments or making soft furnishings, so when Megan Nielsen asked me if I’d like to review a couple of her patterns I jumped at the chance to make something I could wear. Something for me…doesn’t…
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Make a chunky cable knit skirt from an unwanted sweater. It’s as easy as adding a waistband and you’ll have a new skirt perfect for the cooler seasons, with no knitting required. Do you like cable knits? I do. I love the chunky texture of the cables, and the way they automatically evoke the feeling of ‘cozy’. I’m not a…
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Clear out unwanted items in your wardrobe to make a Spring dress from an old business shirt and maxi dress. Not really as ambitious as it sounds when you throw a little creative wardrobe refashioning in the mix. I’ve had this business shirt in my wardrobe for years, it still fitted well and the fabric is beautiful quality (and was…
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