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Tutorial: Girls Knit Dress With Pockets

Tutorial: Girls Knit Dress With Pockets

Tutorial: How to sew a knit dress with pockets

I think you will like what I have for you today! It's a long sleeved knit dress with pockets (optional), cuffs (optional) and a neck binding! Do not let those pockets freak you out, they are so simple and I will show you exactly how to do it! See how cute... READ MORE HERE...

She's trying to find the other pocket here,...

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Tutorial: Bias Tape Trimmed Skirt

Tutorial: Bias Tape Trimmed Skirt

Bias Tape Trimmed Skirt Tutorial

Last week I made this super cute (and QUICK) bias tape trimmed skirt for a neighbor's little girl and LOVED how simply it was done!!

Want to know how to sew one? Great! Let's do it!!


TUTORIAL:

1. Gather materials: skirt material, waistband material, one package of bias tape, scissors, pins, sewing machine and thread

 

2. Figure out the LENGTH of the skirt you want. Cut a piece of fabric the final...

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TUTORIAL: Quick Knit Top

TUTORIAL: Quick Knit Top

TUTORIAL: Easy Sew Knit Top

 
This sewing project is made for you! Have you been wanting a new shirt but don't want to spend a few hours making one? Then you will LOVE making this easy knit top! Literally it takes 10-15 minutes for a beginner - no serger needed. Read on and enjoy!
 
Time: 10-15 minutes
 
Materials needed: 1 yard knit fabric, sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins, straight edge, bias tape (optional) and a shirt from your closet in...

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Tutorial: SHIRRING...How to Shir Fabric

Tutorial: SHIRRING...How to Shir Fabric

Sewing Lesson: How to Shir Fabric

After seeing this Women's Shirred Sundress pattern many sewers have been asking me how to shir fabric. So many sewers mentioned when they looked at something shirred they were intimidated by it. Well I'm here to say, "Don't be!" After reading this tutorial I hope you will TRY IT! Once you try it, you will see that elastic thread is nothing to be afraid of and actually quite fun! It can take a plain piece of fabric and gather...

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TUTORIAL: How To Sew a Bubble Skirt

TUTORIAL: How To Sew a Bubble Skirt

Some Summer Sewing

TUTORIAL: How to sew a bubble skirt
I just love how poofy this bubble skirt is. It is playful and fun - perfect for some playtime in the backyard, a trip to the park or even dressy enough to wear to a birthday party. Just add an appliqued or monogrammed shirt and she is ready to go!
Want to know how to sew a bubble skirt? Read on!
Worried about ironing? The way this bubble skirt is made actually has elastic...

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