Sizing Charts For Making ClothingThese sizing charts have been SOOO much help for me when I crochet, knit and sew for others:
Need to take in a huge T-shirt? Hate pinning? Turn it inside out and have a friend staple around the edges until it fits. Sew 1/2 inch inside the staples and then trim off excess. Fast!
How to Make a Duct Tape Shirt?How do I make a duct tape shirt?
How to Make Baby Leggings?I am trying to learn how to make baby leggings for my 7 month old daughter. I purchased some at $14.00!
Shorten Pants With Tapered Legs?How do I make a smooth seam when altering tapered legs? Sewing tips as submitted from the ThriftyFun community. You might think about making a "V" shaped vent at the seam on the outside of the leg, I hope you understand what I mean. I dont know any other way to explain it.
Link: Threadbanger.comHave your teens check out www.threadbanger.com for DIY projects for really cool and hip clothes!
Knitted EspadrillesThis was posted on another list as a great example of "green knitting". It uses inexpensive yarn and old flip flops to create an awesome new pair of Espadrilles! Very cool!
Fading Jeans?I would like to fade a jean jacket but I do not use bleach. I've looked for the RIT fabric fader but I can't find it. Any suggestions?
Clothing Patterns for a Nursing Mother?I am about to be a first time grandma and my daughter will be breastfeeding. I want to make her something pretty and nursing friendly to wear for after she gets home from the hospital.
Making a Skirt from Men's Shirts?I am looking for instructions on how to make a skirt using men's
shirts.
Use a Handmade Patch to Cover a Stain or AdIf you find a big stain on the front of your infants onesie or child's t-shirt, or would rather not be advertising some company name splashed across the front, cover it up with a hand-made patch!
Making Crinkle Skirts and Shirts?How do you crinkle skirts or shirts permanently? You can buy these skirts and shirts but I would like to try it myself.
Recycled Sweater Kids PantsLink for Recycled Sweater Kid Pants. Thought this was such a cute idea and wanted to share.
Toddler Pajama Pants?Is there a website that has a pattern or information on how to make toddler pajama pants?
Child's Scarf With a Face on One End?Where can I find a pattern for a child's scarf that has a small face on one end. I saw it on television.
Slacks Too Large In The Legs?How do I take up slacks that are too large in the legs? The pants fit in the waist and stomach.
Dyeing a Nylon Dress?Dyeing a Nylon Dress. I would like to know how to dye a bridemother's dress made of nylon, it is of cream color. . .
Measuring Your Torso, Arms and Legs When Making Clothing?Is there a specific way to measure your torso before making clothing? Also your legs and arms?
Baby Onesie Directions?Does anyone have directions on how to make a Baby romper/onesie from an old adult t-shirt?
Homemade Hat Pins?I wear hats a lot in the summer and was wondering how to make simple hat pins to hold the hats in place. If that is not possible, does anyone know where I can get hat pins at a reasonable price. Or if not hat pans, then what does one use?
Prepare For Pattern SalesThe price of patterns are very very high. Our local fabric store has sales frequently on patterns. So I go through the books or search online prior to the sale, write down what interest me on a small notebook, write what pattern company sells it.
Making a Hat Out of Palm Fronds?I looking for a pattern(s) on how to make a hat out of palm fronds. Anyone know where I can get some instructions?
80s Style T-shirts With Tassels?A few friends and I are attending an 80's rock concert in June. We ordered some band iron ons for t shirts and were planning to decorate the shirts with tassels and beads (such was the style in the 80's) but I can't seem to find any pictures or ideas on the web for this! Does anyone know where I can find them?
Making Hemp Sandals?I was wondering if anyone had a guide to making hemp sandals? I found some on ebay but they are kinda expensive, and I want to make my own.
Replicating a Dress?I have a favorite dress that I would like to replicate in another fabric. How do I create a pattern for this?
Polar Fleece Puppet Scarf?I am looking for a pattern or instructions to make a polar fleece scarf with puppet heads at each end. I saw them at a craft fair, but can't find a pattern.
The "Secret" Ingredient For Cooling Neck ScarvesI have seen requests for the ingredient to make "cooling scarves" have been posted in the past. This is where you can find it.
Cheerleader Megaphone Purse Pattern?I am looking for a cheerleader megaphone purse pattern. if anyone is willing to share, I would appreciate it. My friends little girl is wanting to have one.
Turning a T-shirt Into a Tight Fitting Top?i really need help on how to make an old t-shirt into a tight fitting top. I think I've seen it somewhere and really want to make one but don't know how.
Paint For Drawing Designs on Shirts?I'm trying to find a way to paint designs onto shirts. I have tried paint pens, which soak through, and I don't want to use fabric paint because I want it to lay flat on the shirt. I also want a paint that will not be stiff.
Leather Purse Pattern?I am looking for a leather purse pattern.
Foldable, No Sew Hat?Does anyone have a pattern for a foldable, no sew hat? It is a circle with slits that radiate from the inside of the brim to within an inch or so of the top center circle. It lies flat until placed on your head, then pops up.
Make Your Own Panties?Does anyone know where I can get patterns for womens panties? I would like styles with no elastic in the legs. I have made panties with elastic in the legs but would like the ones that look more like shorts. Other styles would be accepted.
Sewing Ears Onto a Hood?My baby daughter has a boring blue hooded sweat jacket that is in need of ears or eyes on the hood. Any ideas how I can do this?
Pattern for Bikini Brief or Thong?Years ago I had a pattern to make a simple pair of ladies bikini briefs and I am searching for similar now, or how to make briefs and thongs etc. Does anyone have a pattern they could provide?
-margaret
Covering Pen Mark On Jeans? have a pen mark on my jeans which simply refuses to go away and I don't want to dispose off my jeans. Please give me few ideas to cover the mark. It's located just above the knee. Maybe a design or something with beads?
Ellie from Colombo
Customizing a Sweatshirt Collar?My mom is wanting to make a sweatshirt similar to some she has seen at craft shows. It's done with a regular sweatshirt, crew neck collar, but the collar is cut and sewn to make a two or three button placket opening. NOTE: Not the cut thru the front total cardigan effect, just a two or three button opening at the top. Any tips or how-tos?
Thanks!
Lauri from IL.
Purses With Pictures On Them?I was wondering if anyone knew how to make the purses with the pictures on them. I would love a purse with James Dean on it, but the ones at the mall are very expensive. Any help would be appreciated!
Stephanie
Mechanics Cap Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for a mechanics cap. I had made a few quite a while ago and have lost the pattern and hubby is running out of them with all the dirt and sweat, they only last so long. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You
Trish
Floral Gel Crystals Tie?Does anyone have a pattern for making cool ties for hot day with the floral gel crystals?
Mels from Canada
Tip for SweatshirtI have shirt pattern sheet that says to make a t-shirt with cut outs in it: (Click for directions)
