Tip for SweatshirtI have shirt pattern sheet that says to make a t-shirt with cut outs in it: (Click for directions)
Floral Gel Crystals Tie?Does anyone have a pattern for making cool ties for hot day with the floral gel crystals?
Mels from Canada
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
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
Leather Purse Pattern?I am looking for a leather purse pattern.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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?
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.
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?
Baby Onesie Directions?Does anyone have directions on how to make a Baby romper/onesie from an old adult t-shirt?
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?
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. . .
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.
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.
Recycled Sweater Kids PantsLink for Recycled Sweater Kid Pants. Thought this was such a cute idea and wanted to share.
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.
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 a Skirt from Men's Shirts?I am looking for instructions on how to make a skirt using men's
shirts.
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.
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?
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!
Link: Threadbanger.comHave your teens check out www.threadbanger.com for DIY projects for really cool and hip clothes!
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.
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!
How to Make a Duct Tape Shirt?How do I make a duct tape shirt?
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!
Sizing Charts For Making ClothingThese sizing charts have been SOOO much help for me when I crochet, knit and sew for others:
Giving a Sweatshirt a Makeover?I was given a very nice sweatshirt recently that was very large and roomy (which I like) but I need to do some makeover on it before I can wear it. I have cut off several inches of the sleeves and also cut off the elastic waist band at the bottom as I like my sweatshirts hanging straight down. Now what? Any creative people out there who can give me some ideas? I would certainly appreciate it. I have a sewing machine so that is no prob. Thanks you.
Tie Dyeing Skirt Black and White?How can I get clothes to be tie dyed black and white? I want it to look like this skirt but pitch black with white is even better. Please help me. It would be very nice, thank you.
T-Shirts for a Navy HomecomingMy son, a US sailor, was deployed for 7 months. These are the shirts I made for his nieces and nephews to wear to his homecoming . I used sharpie markers to write Freedom in bubble letters on front then used cheap crayons to color them in. If you iron the colored area covered with a sheet of paper, it will stay in cloth. Under that I put
Gathered Bag Pattern?I am looking for a gathered bag pattern like this bag. Anyone know where I can find one, free or not? I saw this bag on Burdastyle.com that this lady made but she had no pattern or measurements. I would like to make some of these.
Dyeing Part of My Jeans?How can I dye the knees and shins of my blue jeans different colors (like red, green, etc.)?
Ideas for Using Old Polo Shirts?We've been cleaning out lately and getting rid of stuff we no longer need. My husband has several disreputable pique polo shirts that should no longer been seen in public and I'm looking for uses for them before they wind up in the trash.
Felting a Wool Sweater?Can anyone explain how to felt wool sweaters easily. Mine don't felt all that well.
Making Gloves Out of Old Sweaters?I am looking for directions on how to make gloves out of old sweaters with fleece inside of them. Any help would be great.
Easy Pajama Pants Pattern?Does anyone have an easy lounge or pajama pants pattern they would share?
Pattern for a Child's Poncho?I am looking for a child size poncho pattern (2-4). I have the adult lion brand pattern #40433 which I printed off their website, but was unable to find the children's size. I would appreciate any help, thanks.
Making a Zipper Necktie?Does anyone have a pattern to make the zipper neckties. I took one apart to make a pattern but it has a small plastic piece that I can't seem to find to buy. Thanks.
Making Children's Dress-Up Costumes?Does anyone have any ideas for making a Fairy and Princess dress-up costumes for children? I don't want anything too complicated.
Hemming the Neck of a T-shirt
?How do I hem a t-shirt neck?
Gluing Decorative Stones to a Shirt?I am trying to glue stones onto a shirt, and would like to know what type of glue will hold these stones onto the shirt?
Making Pants Shorter?How do I cut off and re-hem pants with a V cut on the outside of pant's legs? Thank you.
Pillow Case Style Dress for Adults?I have seen the little girl's "pillowcase dress" patterns, but I need one for an adult. I know a pillowcase will not fit me, but I am looking for another way to make it look like the little girl's dress.
Instructions for Making a Tank Top?I have been searching everywhere for a good tutorial on how to make a tank top out of a t-shirt but none of them are what I have in mind. The tank top I want to make is open on the sides and has a wide stretchy band at the bottom.
Personalizing T-shirts?What is better and cheaper, professional personalized t-shirts (if so where) or do it yourself? And what would be a good saying for the back of the shirt?
Making Vests With Pre-Quilted Fabric?I have a quick question for everyone and anyone that sews. I have about 3 yards of 3 different pieces of quilted patterned material. Originally I was going to make quilted totes, and then changed my mind.
Make Your Own Bra ExtendersMy bras started getting too tight and were extremely uncomfortable. My bras are still in very good condition and all I needed was an extra inch in the band width, so I found my answer on this website.
Make a Flannel Half Slip for WarmthMake a flannel 1/2 slip to keep you warm. Cut a piece of new flannel, baby blankets, or section of a flannel sheet. For the length: measure from waist to knee. Add 2 inches for hem, and 3 inches for top casing for elastic.
Handmade Fleece Poncho?In an older post: "Handmade Fleece Poncho", in the instructions it was stated to "measure child/person standing with arms straight out side by side". Do you mean straight out like trying to fly, or arms straight down resting on legs? Side by side is confusing me.
Altering the Waist Size on Jeans?I need advice with enlarging the waist on a pair of jeans that zip on the side. There are buttons on the front. I don't want the buttons to appear off center, but the zipper will not zip. Can I do something with the back? I need to add 2 to 3 inches to these.
Poncho Pattern?I'm looking for a pattern for a poncho, that involves 4 squares of fleece that are connected together using a crochet stitch.
How Do I Make a Plus Size Water Resistant Apron?I'd like to make an apron that is both a plus size (as in size 26) and somewhat water resistant. When washing the dishes, water goes through a regular apron.
Making a No-Sew Poncho?How do I make a no-sew poncho?
Making a Robe From Towels?I remember (from the 1960s), caftans my friends had made out of towels. I seem to remember one horizontally for the yoke (with a slit for your head to go through), one for the front, and one for the back. They were nice for wearing to and from the showers...
Sizing Children's Hats?I need some kind of form to measure hats already made, so I can size them, newborn, 6 to 12 months, and toddler.
Pattern for Making Nightwear for a Toddler?Does anyone have a simple pattern I can use to make some cozy winter nightwear, for my 3 year old granddaughter? Thank you in advance.
Adding Pockets to Leggings?I need pockets for leggings with no pockets.
Dyeing Satin Shoes?How do I dye satin shoes? What kind of dye do I need and where can I buy it?
How Can I Alter a Pair of Child's PJs That Are Too Small?My son outgrew a pair of pj's that are adorable, and I would like for him to get more use out of them. They have a hole in the toe, so I thought of maybe cutting the feet off, but I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for a pj remake?
How Can I Make a Jacket from Neck Ties?Does anyone have a pattern or directions for making a jacket from men's ties?
Link: Hemming JeansHow to Hem Jeans! I found this tip several years ago and I love, love, love it! If you do it correctly, you can't even tell they have been hemmed. It works on other pants, slacks, etc.
Making Infant Dresses?I want to know more about cutting methods of infant dresses.
Designing Clothes Online?How can I design my own clothes online?
Insoles for Knitted SlipperTo make the soles of knitted/crocheted slippers last longer, pick up some shoe insoles a little bigger/wider then the slipper soles and sew on. I don't trim, if needed, until they are on the slippers.
How Do I Make Ankle Socks from Long Socks?How do I cut off long socks and make them ankle socks?
Moving Buttons on Blouse to Alter Bust Size?Has anyone ever moved the buttons on their blouse closer to the edge to have more room in the bust of the blouse? I am a size D cup, and have a terrible time finding blouses that fit. So, my fiance suggested moving the buttons over a bit.
Altering an Adult Necktie to Fit a Child?How can I use an adult necktie and turn it into a child's necktie?
Altering a Skirt to Make Pants or Shorts?How can I turn a wide skirt into pants or shorts without taking the waistband off?
Altering Jeans to Replace Button and Zipper with Elastic or Velcro?My husband is disabled and has issues with the zipper and button on his jeans. I'm wondering if there is an easy way to make an elastic waist in his jeans. Thanks!
Painting An Old T-ShirtIf you're tired of an old drab t-shirt, paint it. Iron freezer paper onto the front of the shirt you are going to put your design on. Gently cut out design, then gently pull the cut design away.
Making Housecoat from Towels?Does anyone know how to make housecoats from bath towels? Thanks.
Shortening the Stride in Men's Pants?How do I shorten the stride in men's pants to fit a young boy?
Infant Bonnet Pattern?I am looking for a bonnet pattern for a newborn baby. Any suggestions?
Pattern for Women's Pajamas with Gusset Seat?Back in the "olden days" when I was a child, pajamas for adults, as well as children, had a gusset in the back that was comfortable versus the new patterns that have a seam up the back. Can anyone tell me where to find such patterns or how to alter a pattern to accommodate this feature? TIA
Wrapped Yarn Scarf Instructions?I lost instructions on how to make a scarf out of yarn. You would wrap the yarn around cardboard over and over, then use bell beads and wire to wrap around the ends. You then put clasps to the bell beads using eye pins.
Sewing a Woman's SkirtThis is a page about sewing a woman's skirt. Making your own clothes ensures a uniqueness in style, color, and fabric that you will have trouble finding in off the rack clothing. You can also tailor the fit to be more flattering to you.
Making a Duct Tape PurseThis is a page about making a duct tape purse. A duct tape purse is easy to put together and looks great too. Use these helpful hints and suggestions for making your duct tape purse.
Homemade Sock Protectors?Does anyone know the measurements to make sock protectors?
Making Duct Tape Flip Flops This is a page about making duct tape flip flops. Duct tape is a very popular crafting material; use it to make a personalized pair of custom flip flops.
Decorating Flip FlopsThis is a page about decorating flip flops. Flip flops are the perfect palette for expressing yourself and your style.
Remaking a Dress Into a SkirtThis is a page about remaking a dress into a skirt. Have an old dress that needs some updating? Give it new life by turning it into a skirt.
Chill Chaser Shrug PatternsThis is a page containing chill chaser shrug patterns. Sometimes the weather does not call for a full jacket or sweater, but a shrug can be just enough to keep the chill away.
Altering Old Clothing Into New OutfitsThis is a page about altering old clothing into new clothes. You can reuse many of those clothes you were thinking of getting rid of, with some do-it-yourself alterations.
Screen Printing Tips And TricksThis is a page about screen printing tips and tricks. If you are thinking of trying your hand at screen printing at home there are some steps you can follow to ensure a positive experience.
Making a No-Sew TutuThis page is about making a no-sew tutu. Making a tutu doesn't have to require much sewing.
Resizing a HatThis is a page about resizing a hat. When you find just the right, hat but it is too large, try resizing it.
Making a Felt PurseThis is a page about making a felt purse. Making a purse from felt is easy even for the beginning crafter using this versatile colorful crafting material.
Shortening Pants or SleevesThis is a page about shortening pants or sleeves. It can be frustrating to go shopping and find clothing that fits perfectly except for the sleeve or pants leg length.
