Pattern Review – Cielo by Closet Case Patterns
Cielo is worth a sew if you like a loose, boxy shape with exaggerated sleeves. I love this look, but the husband hates it.
Pattern Review – Chirripo Top by Itch to Stitch
Remake a maxi dress into a summery ruffle top with Itch to Stitch’s Chirripo pattern. I love the squared neckline.
Pattern Review – McCalls M7811 Ruffle Top
Gigantic, mutant ruffles make this button-down shirt look like a ridiculous revival of a bad 80’s trend.
Pattern Review – Crystal Cove Cami by Itch to Stitch
Refashion a skirt into a cami with the Crystal Cove Cami pattern. Learn how to make spaghetti straps and a narrow rolled hem.
Free Women’s Pajama Pants Pattern (+ download PDF)
Make a pair of women’s pajama pants with our free PDF pattern. Cut out and sew with just one pattern piece.
Pattern Review – Mimi G’s The Jessica
My latest make is The Jessica by Mimi G. I upcycled a thrift store duvet into a button up sweetheart dress with gathered skirt.
Pattern Review – New Look 6600 Wrap Dress
Refashion a bed sheet in to a wrap dress with New Look 6600. This classic dress features pleated sleeves and a waist tie.
Pattern Review – Simplicity 8593 Vintage Poncho Blouse
Remake a skirt into a vintage poncho blouse with Simplicity 8593. This top fastens at the front and back waistline with tie ends.
Pattern Review – Simplicity 8425 Choker Cut Out Top
Remake an old dress into a trendy cut out choker top with Simplicity 8425. This easy to sew pattern includes guidelines for petite sizing.
Pattern Review – Simplicity 1461 Tunic
Upcycle a scarf and shirt into a stylish tunic with Simplicity 1461. Make sure to measure twice and cut once if you hack the pattern.
How to Make a Flouncy T-Shirt from a Maxi Skirt
Transform an old maxi skirt into a flouncy t-shirt with this quick and easy sewing tutorial. A fluttery, flounce collar adds a feminine flair to a soft t-shirt.
Pattern Review – Scout Tee by Grainline Studio
Make a simple, woven t-shirt from a thrift store dress with Grainline Studio’s Scout Tee pattern. This t-shirt has cap sleeves, a scoop neck, and A-line silhouette.
I Accidentally Made a Halloween Waitress Costume
My attempt at making a classic shirt dress from a bed sheet became a Halloween 50’s waitress costume instead. This is a “make lemonade out of lemons” project.
Curtains to Wide Leg Pants Refashion
Upcycle old curtains into a pair of wide leg trousers with Colette’s Juniper pattern. These trousers are fitted through the hips and falls into a wide hem.
Bargains by the Pound at Goodwill Outlet
If you don’t mind digging though enormous bins in a cold warehouse, you can find dirt cheap bargains at Goodwill Outlet for only $1.79 a pound.
Make a One Shoulder Ruffle Top from a Floral Skirt
This skirt to ruffle top refashion is dedicated to my mother who taught me to love beautiful things, especially flowers. Mom gave this project a big thumbs up.
Upcycle a Skirt and Scarf into a Boho Swing Tank Top
Remake a scarf and denim skirt into a boho swing tank top. This step by step tutorial will show you how to sew this project in less than 2 hours.
How to Make Cozy Leggings from an Old Sweater
Learn how to recycle an old sweater into warm leggings in an afternoon.
Make a Winter Sweater Dress out of 2 Sweaters
Turn 2 sweaters into a dress you’ll love to wear. This surprisingly simple sweater dress will keep you warm and comfy all winter.
Top 4 Reasons Not to Follow Fashion Trends
Don’t fall into the trend trap. Here are 4 reasons why you should develop your own personal sense of style instead of playing fashion victim.
