Sewing tutorials and inspiration
This tutorial and free pdf pattern will show you how you can make a cute, comfy, and slightly sophisticated little girls summer dress out of woven fabric. It is complete with a ruffled bodice, elasticized side panels, and DIY button bows! I currently have the free pdf pattern available in Size 2T, …
This super quick sewing tutorial will show you how you can sew the easiest DIY knotted hair bows possible, with tails that actually match! They can be used on nylon headbands, hair elastics, and hair clips. These will effortlessly add a touch of beauty to your daughter's outfits, and they also make …
This beginner sewing tutorial is for when you are sewing a dress with a basic bodice (no bodice lining) and a simple gathered skirt (no lining fabric and no placket extending into it). This is a traditional method and a basic sewing skill that will serve you well once you've got it down! If …
This tutorial will teach you two ways to sew an elastic casing - by folding the edge in twice, or using bias binding/tape. Either of these methods works well for waistbands, cuffs, leg openings, etc. Both ways has the elastic threaded into the casing, rather than being stitched directly to the …
In this sewing tutorial, I will show you two ways to finish bias binding ends neatly for when you are sewing something round, like a neckline, armhole, or hem. Two methods to finish bias binding ends: in the round and flat I'm putting both of these methods together in one post, because you …
This sewing tutorial will walk you through how to attach a gathered skirt with no lining to a lined bodice. This method uses the sewing machine to attach the skirt to the main fabric, and then a hand sewn slipstitch to secure the lining to the skirt. Notes The bodice I'm using for this …
I recently made this pretty little shirred baby dress for my daughter, using one of her diaper shirts to get the pattern started. It was actually a last minute, late night Easter dress, and also a learning process, but it turned out so cute! I didn't have a lot of time so I didn't take a lot of …
Step by step sewing tutorial showing how you can sew a boho girls shirred sun dress, using just a few basic measurements. This could also be used to make a shirred sun dress for an adult! Supplies and materials Step 1 - Take your daughter's measurements First you need to take some basic …
Today I'm showing you how you can sew an exposed ruffle, also called an exposed seam ruffle, that is folded at the top. This is also part 2 of my tutorial on sewing a ruffled maternity dress, so the instructions will be for attaching an exposed ruffle to a skirt, but the process is basically the …
This step by step tutorial will teach you how you can easily sew the cutest little boho girls dress, using a basic t-shirt for the pattern. Or you could also copy one of your daughter's dresses, using basically the same process. To get started, gather your supplies: Creating the boho girls …