Girl's Leotard Sewing Tutorial by Dana Made It |
Every little gymnast needs a cute leotard that matches her personality, but most leotards will run for at least $40. The answer: Make Your Own! This sewing tutorial from the talented Dana from Dana Made It shows you just how easy it can be to sew up your own. One thing that I love about this tutorial is that Dana provides several helpful links on working with knits, making patterns, and working with these types of fabric. A few of my picks from the store:
Running Belt Sewing Tutorial by Sewbon |
As the Fall running season is heading our way now is the time to start thinking about some fresh, new gear. My friends and I often struggle to find affordable running accessories that are practical so I was very excited to find this tutorial by Sewbon make an easy, DIY running belt. A few of my picks from the store for this project:
Fancy Slip Sewing Tutorial by How Did You Make This |
Two-Color Leggings Sewing Tutorial by Ruffles & Stuff |
These DIY Two-Colored Leggings by Ruffles & Stuff are sure to brighten any little one's day! This is a great pattern to mix unexpected patterns and colors to create a host of interesting and fun outfits. A few of my picks from the store:
Infinity Dress Sewing Tutorial by Sew Like My Mom |
I recently attended a wedding where each bridesmaid wore an Infinity Dress styled differently to suit their figure and the effect was stunning! Follow this Infinity Dress Sewing Tutorial by Sew Like My Mom and create your own. Each tie-up option makes it look like a completely new dress so you have an endless supply of new frocks on hand from this one dress that is perfect for any occasion. A few of my picks from the store:
Women's Rash Guard Sewing Tutorial by The Sewing Rabbit |
I love summer beach days in the ocean or pool side with the kids, but I have never been able to find a decent swim top that has a cute pattern to match my suit. Thankfully Vanessa from The Sewing Rabbit shows you how to make this very cute Women's Rash Guard in a few easy steps. A few of my picks for fabrics from the store:
Pencil Skirt Sewing Tutorial by Tuts+ |
Ruffled Belly Band Tutorial by See Kate Sew |
We hope you enjoy these tutorials and please send 1-2 images of any project you make with Girl Charlee Fabrics to gcblog@girlcharlee.com and you might see your creation featured in our next KnitPicks!
Happy sewing!
~ Heather & The Girl Charlee Team
I got a ball point needle to sew on this kind of fabric, do you know if there is a special kind of thread i should get. I am having a hard time getting it to not pucker up when I am sewing shorts-hemming them. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Ann
ReplyDeleteHi Ann this is Nicole from The Girl Charlee Team. Thank you for your inquiry. One great resource for hemming knits is this post from Made By Rae :: http://www.made-by-rae.com/2012/02/hemming-knits-6-ways-to-beat-those-pesky-puckers/
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