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Tutorial: Mens dress shirt to Trendy Tunic
The last post turned an old dress shirt into a vest! This one turns it into a trendy tunic. Love wearing leggings? This is for you!! Okay – here we go – mens dress shirt to trendy tunic. What You Need old dress shirt matching thread pins scissors machine This is my pale pink dress shirt – it’s big and bulky – especially the neck. Great colour, though. This tutorial would work really well with a plaid dress shirt for fall, or even a deep…
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Tutorial: Mens dress shirt to Vest
Have an old man’s dress shirt and don’t know what to do with it? This past weekend I worked on two of my husband’s old dress shirts and this first one turned into a vest! The pale yellow is going to be perfect for spring – with a cute pair of frayed jean shorts and a bleached out tank underneath. This will keep me cool yet fashionable!! If you’re looking for a heavier look, try darker or more textured dress shirts. Okay, time – mens…
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Tutorial: Clutch
Need a new accessory for the weekend? Make this winter clutch to accompany any outfit! I liked this one while online shopping at Polyvore – it’s a Clare Vivier Fold Over Clutch and I used it as inspiration – plus, I didn’t have to spend 269$. I only spent 9$!! Making the caramel and neon one wouldn’t be hard, it just would mean a trip to the fabric store – you pick! What You Need Fabric – 2 squares 12×13 12 inch zipper (or 10…
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Tutorial: Cotton Rounds
Sunday was a huge sewing day – 4 projects finished. Cool! This was my first on Sunday morning, with a cup of tea. Cotton rounds aren’t too expensive at the drug store, but they are wasteful. This tutorial makes use of what’s in your scrap box and gives you an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cotton rounds. What You Need ruler piece of paper pen cotton scraps (flannel, terry cloth, diaper cloth) fabric scraps matching thread fabric scissors sewing machine First – decided on the size.…
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Tutorial: Headbands
Have some scraps of jersey knit fabric? You need to make headbands! These twist headbands are inspired by a Pinterest pin from Honeybee Vintage. They are quick and easy – I made 7 in 2 hours…plus, stopping to take lots of photos. They make a great little addition to any gift. Update – new tutorial – wide headbands! Check it out, too. Headbands Mine measure 4 inches by 18 inches – however, next time, I think I’ll do 6 inches by 18 to get a…
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Tutorial: Placemats
Placemats! Grab some fabric and get sewing – this tutorial is just in time for the holiday season. Placemats The standard placemat is 12×18 inches. So, start by cutting out 4 pieces of fabric that are 14×20 inches. I used a rotary cutter, since I wanted them to be crisp and clean. I find it easier to cut out a large piece of fabric (maybe 22×16), iron it, and then use the rotary cutter to cut out the exact measurements. If you iron it first,…
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Tutorial: Dishcloths
Dishcloths! Yes, something we need and somehow can never keep clean. So, it’s time for sewing! Making dishcloths is super easy. They make a good house welcoming gift, look good in the kitchen, and are fun to customize with any fabric you like. Dishcloths Mine measure 10 inches by 10 inches when finished – add about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch for the seam allowance. Also, ensure that your fabric is washed an ironed before you cut it. It’ll make for far cleaner lines and…
