It doesn’t have to be summer to be in the mood to sew some summer clothes, in fact, many sewers prefer to sew things out of season, as it gives them something to look forward to when the weather warms … Read More...
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Sewing Tutorial: Dip dyed watermelon sundress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can make this dip dyed watermelon sundress for little girls. It’s a simple little dress to make. It has a halter neck and the bodice is shirred with rows of 1/8″ elastic. … Read More...
Tips for sewing silk chiffon
Silk chiffon… such a dreamy fabric! It can be a challenge to sew, but oh the results! Justine from Sew Country Chick is making a kimono out of silk chiffon, and she’s sharing 10 tips for working with this delicate … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a turtleneck using a t-shirt pattern
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a turtleneck or cowl neck shirt using a t-shirt pattern. With just one simple alteration, your favorite t-shirt pattern can make a turtleneck or a cowl neck.
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Tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern for more room in the butt
Here’s a tutorial for those among us (myself included) who are blessed in the back. An “asset” as my grandmother used to say, though I don’t think she meant it as a pun. Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Full bust adjustment
If your bust is larger than a B cup, you’ll probably find that sewing patterns fit too snug through the chest. You can make a full bust adjustment to the pattern to make it fit. Justine from Sew Country Chick … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girls ruffled apron
Justine at Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial showing how you can make this beautiful ruffled apron for a little girl. If you know a girl who likes ruffles, I’m betting she’ll like this apron. There are rows and rows … Read More...
Sewing Patterns – 10 ladies swimsuit cover up tutorials
Justine from Sew Country Chick has rounded up links to 10 stylish ladies swimsuit cover ups you can make. Justine has a great sense of style, and this round up doesn’t disappoint. Use any one of these 10 tutorials to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own workout wear
When Justine from Sew Country Chick was complimented on her new workout outfit, she was able to say, “Thanks! I made it myself!” It feels good to say those words, but making your own workout clothes can also save money … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing buttons down by machine
One of my least favorite (and most stressful for me) sewing tasks is sewing down buttons. When I sew them by hand, they always seem to shift and end up slightly awry. When possible, I prefer to sew them down … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Little girl A-line skirt
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial over at Craft Snob showing how to make an A-line skirt for a toddler girl She shows how to make a super simple pattern based on your child’s measurements, and then how … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hi-low strapless sundress
Justine from Sew Country Chick blogs in the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a strapless hi-low sundress. She shows how to draft the pattern and then how to sew … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Galaxy painted cutoff shorts
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows a cool idea for cut off shorts. Give them the galaxy treatment! This is a no-sew project. All you need is a pair of cutoff shorts and some fabric paint. Go to Sew Country … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Upcycled Patchwork Shorts from repurposed tees
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom guest blogs at Sew Country Chick with a tutorial showing how to her Upcycled Patchwork Shorts for boys. They’re made from a patchwork of knit fabric repurposed from old t-shirts. The snippets … Read More...
Read all about it: Sewing with vintage sheets
You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets. But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice. Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage Sheets … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Adapt a basic shorts pattern to make culottes
Mie from Sewing Like Mad guest blogs at Sew Country Chick with a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic shorts pattern to make a pair of culottes. To make the culottes, you need to add extra width to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy potholder that kids can sew
When you’re teaching a child to sew, easy projects that are quickly completed are the key to helping build excitement and confidence. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for a project that fits the bill – a simple … Read More...
Build Your On Chicken Coop
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a child’s pullover sweater, traced from a long-sleeved tee
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a pullover sweater for a small child using a t-shirt as a guide. If you can find any good sweater knit yardage at the fabric store, how about using a thrifted … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sew-along
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt. The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple. Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy … Read More...
