Kimono Style Belted Wrap
If you are brand new to garment sewing, try out your wings with this project. Learn how to apply facings, make a simple square sleeve, create a self-belt with belt loops, and get some fussy cutting practice.
Garments
Dead Roses Witch Hat
With a scrunched top, wilting flowers, and stowaway spider, this hat is the most hauntingly hideous of haute couture – and our most popular Halloween project ever! We love to bring it back every year. There’s a full, free pattern.
Personalize Off-The-Rack Tees
Turn standard off-the-rack T-shirts into something special with pockets, decorative stitching, inset panels, and cropping. It’s a super simple way to use up fabric and trim scraps to create an instant wardrobe upgrade.
Elastic Waist Boho Short Skirt
Warm weather and sunny skies mean it’s time to show a little leg! Try our fast and easy, flirty little skirt in soft double gauze with a comfy elastic waist and kicky bottom ruffle. Perfect for strolling under bright, blue skies.
Upcycle an Off-The-Rack Cardigan
We love the look and creativity of handmade, but that doesn’t mean we never buy at the store. Try these fast and easy ways to customize an off-the-rack cardigan with decorative elastics and fasteners.
Crazy Patch Witch Capelet
No self-respecting Halloween witch would be caught out under the moon without a flying broom and a kookie cape. Our cape project is stylishly short, using 4 witchy wedges cut from fat quarters and lined with green satin.
Elastic Shirring Projects
Elastic shirring creates a wonderful stretchy texture. It occupies the space between the simplicity of gathering and the intricacy of hand-smocking. We cover the technique itself as well as several project ideas.
Get Creative with Dritz Clothing Patches
When budgets get tight, repairing and re-purposing is the way to go to extend an item’s life. We explore some innovative ideas for using iron-on patches for scarves, t-shirts, pillows, and… of course, jeans.
Knit Baby Hats + Receiving Blankets
Soft receiving blankets and cute little hats are a classic combo to delight a new mama and daddy. If you are brand new to knits, we also link to our full Sewing with Knits tutorial for helpful tips, tools, and techniques.
Girl’s Two Tier Party Skirt
Is there a little girl in your life who needs a bit of party sparkle? Our sweet skirt features two layers of Metallic Double Gauze. We include a chart for sizing from 7 to 14. The panels are all simple straight cuts so it’s easy to adjust.
Bound Sweater Knit Poncho
Ponchos allow you to go outside wrapped in a soft, cozy blanket and no one thinks less of you… in fact, they compliment you on your chic fashion sense. We’re down with that! This gorgeous version is easy, cozy, and fun.
Color Block Poncho
Made entirely from soft, smooth flannel; this stunning poncho has the weight and drape of wool but without any of the scratchiness, so it’s perfect to wear around your face and neck. We selected seven amazing herringbone colors.
Elegant Fantail Kimono Style Wrap
The “fantail” refers to the unique triangular back on our lightweight wrap, which is further accented by a removable tassel. Careful fussy cutting of all the pieces creates a striking style. The instructions also include the matching obi style belt.
Make a Shirred Sundress
Learn how to do elastic shirring; it’s easier than you think thanks to elastic thread. Then, whip up a super cute summer sundress in your favorite fabric. Includes links to the full shirring tutorial and a matching sun top.
