http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:27:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Corset-Dress-Top-1/
Corset Dress / Top - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/V603/HGU2834G/FRZV603HGU2834G.SMALL.jpg corsetry How to make a corset dress / top As I am not an English native speaker, I will try to to my best to explain how  I have made this  little dress/top. :) Materials List Materials list (pattern): - dress form - needle pins - measurement tape - cardboard - plastic tracing sheet with pen - satin tap...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cute-Floral-Dress/
D.I.Y. Cute Floral Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R4YX/HG85D10S/F7SR4YXHG85D10S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R4YX/HG85D10S/F7SR4YXHG85D10S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/R4YX/HG85D10S/F7SR4YXHG85D10S.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I wasn't planning on participating in the dream it, draw it, wear it contest, I'm not good in sewing or designing! But, last week I went shopping with my little sister and saw this cute floral fabric and couldn't help myself from buying it. My sister requested me to make her a dress with this fabric...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 20:23:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toile-de-Jouy-Upholstery-Fabric-and-Quilting-Cot/
Toile de Jouy: Upholstery Fabric and Quilting Cotton Re-Imagined - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/D6QS/HG85CJNY/F0ND6QSHG85CJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/D6QS/HG85CJNY/F0ND6QSHG85CJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/D6QS/HG85CJNY/F0ND6QSHG85CJNY.SMALL.jpg Laura Mae Most successful sewing projects depend on choosing a suitable fabric.  A clingy bias skirt pattern, for instance, will look completely different in a quilting cotton than it will in a silk charmeuse.  Many people avoid using quilting cottons and upholstery fabric for apparel because they are suppos...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 20:30:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-a-frock-for-a-6-months-old-girl/
Sew a frock for a 6 months old girl.... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/0GTG/HFWSU2P8/FR00GTGHFWSU2P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/0GTG/HFWSU2P8/FR00GTGHFWSU2P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/0GTG/HFWSU2P8/FR00GTGHFWSU2P8.SMALL.jpg zeyanimisbah This is a very easy tutorial, but difficult to explain, I am doing my best to teach you how to sew this, if there are any questions please inbox me or mention in the comments below. I am not a professional; I am just a beginner to sewing. Ideas and suggestions appreciated :) Let’s get started Begi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cute-kids-jumper-dress-out-of-old-shirt/
cute kids jumper dress out of old shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/R8M7/HFPTIFN0/FF3R8M7HFPTIFN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/R8M7/HFPTIFN0/FF3R8M7HFPTIFN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/R8M7/HFPTIFN0/FF3R8M7HFPTIFN0.SMALL.jpg jadekikyo In this instructible I'm going to show you how to take a shirt that most people would probably throw out because it isn't usable. I was at a thrift store and found this shirt that was not in wearable condition. The fabric itself was all intact and was very beautiful so I felt it was up to me to resc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:40:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Homecoming-Dress/
Handmade Homecoming Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/PDVU/HF23K6TP/F6APDVUHF23K6TP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/PDVU/HF23K6TP/F6APDVUHF23K6TP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/PDVU/HF23K6TP/F6APDVUHF23K6TP.SMALL.jpg askoch10 1- I am a 16 year old aspiring fashion designer. Just a girl who loves to sew! I was inspired to take on a big project, so I chose to make my Homecoming dress! It made Homecoming much more fun and special, knowing I was wearing a dress I designed and sewed myself. It was a very fun process coming u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:23:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Gown-/
Glowing Gown :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/35KV/HET13CU5/FN835KVHET13CU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/35KV/HET13CU5/FN835KVHET13CU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/35KV/HET13CU5/FN835KVHET13CU5.SMALL.jpg hannahlokos In this tutorial, I endeavor to show you how I made my glowing gown :) I've loved sewing since I was just a little girl.  Back then, my specialty was sewing mini clothes for stuffed animals and my brother's G.I. Joe toys.  Now, I sew "real people" clothes, especially sundresses and formal gowns, an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:40:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Daddy-Circle-Dress/
Daddy Circle Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UKUL/HDOW6XAC/FSQUKULHDOW6XAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UKUL/HDOW6XAC/FSQUKULHDOW6XAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/UKUL/HDOW6XAC/FSQUKULHDOW6XAC.SMALL.jpg donedirtcheap Pretty girls should have pretty things.  Or, in the case of my beautiful girls, pretty things-that-I-cobble-together-with-no-clear-idea-of-what-I'm-doing. But this fabric was a buck a yard so here goes nothing. Isn't she beautiful? Ack, my heart! Snippy snippy Cut these pieces. Sleeves, back, fr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:55:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-PEPLUM-DRESS-EASY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/BUZ4/HD4VFJ3Q/F2TBUZ4HD4VFJ3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/BUZ4/HD4VFJ3Q/F2TBUZ4HD4VFJ3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/BUZ4/HD4VFJ3Q/F2TBUZ4HD4VFJ3Q.SMALL.jpg HOWTOSEWEASY HEY YALL IF YOU MAKE ANYTHING FROM MY VIDEOS PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE TO MY FACEBOOK GROUP THANKS https://www.facebook.com/groups/16028...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:24:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-HOW-TO-SEW-EASY-adding-a-peplum-to-your-dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/WY47/HD4VFJ07/F7YWY47HD4VFJ07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/WY47/HD4VFJ07/F7YWY47HD4VFJ07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/WY47/HD4VFJ07/F7YWY47HD4VFJ07.SMALL.jpg HOWTOSEWEASY HEY YALL IF YOU MAKE ANYTHING FROM MY VIDEOS PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE TO MY FACEBOOK GROUP THANKS https://www.facebook.com/groups/16028...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:07:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Naugntylicious-Lingerie/
Naughtylicious - Lingerie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/W9X6/HCV91QK5/F0BW9X6HCV91QK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/W9X6/HCV91QK5/F0BW9X6HCV91QK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/W9X6/HCV91QK5/F0BW9X6HCV91QK5.SMALL.jpg uziham Lingerie takes very little fabric....but costs sooo much! Why is that? Perhaps it's because we are too embarrassed to make our own? It was kind of difficult for me as...I had to go to my mom's to dig up for left over fabric, lace and her machine. I had a time answering all the questions from everyon...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:39:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Time-Wizard-Cloak/
Adventure Time: Wizard Cloak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/VLSW/H8FYPRK6/FSUVLSWH8FYPRK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/VLSW/H8FYPRK6/FSUVLSWH8FYPRK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/VLSW/H8FYPRK6/FSUVLSWH8FYPRK6.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 I needed my costume by the 20th this year, and my original costume plans were way to grandeur to complete in one weekend. I went as Finn, from Adventure Time last year, so I figured I would just give my costume an update. I really liked the episode "Finn the Wizard" and the cloak ("dress") he wears ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-old-clothes-to-make-dresses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/RGFX/H58PK7FU/FA7RGFXH58PK7FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/RGFX/H58PK7FU/FA7RGFXH58PK7FU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/RGFX/H58PK7FU/FA7RGFXH58PK7FU.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput In this guide I collected instructables about how to make dresses using old clothes. You can create beautiful dresses for a really low price. The only thing you need is some old clothes that you don't wear anymore. Enjoy it! null null null null null null null null null null null ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:05:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bridesmaid-Gown-to-Cocktail-Dress/
Bridesmaid Gown to Cocktail Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/OPMD/H3Z3UFPK/FPROPMDH3Z3UFPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/OPMD/H3Z3UFPK/FPROPMDH3Z3UFPK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/OPMD/H3Z3UFPK/FPROPMDH3Z3UFPK.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam I found this bridesmaid's dress at a thrift store. It was beautiful, and fit me perfectly! But there's not a lot of weddings in my near future, so I decided to take it ($7! a steal!) and do a quick fix on the hemline. So here's how you turn a two-layered standard bridesmaid's gown into a cocktail d...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:12:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wrap-Dress-A-pocket-sized-swim-suit-cover-uptow/
Wrap Dress: A pocket-sized swim suit cover-up/towel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/RIIQ/H3XN8I7T/FXHRIIQH3XN8I7T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/RIIQ/H3XN8I7T/FXHRIIQH3XN8I7T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/RIIQ/H3XN8I7T/FXHRIIQH3XN8I7T.SMALL.jpg mathiemom Knit wrap dresses are very fashionable this summer.  I have seen them in various designs and with price tags ranging from $30 to $150.  I decided to write an instructable for a wrap dress that can be made from a very large men’s t-shirt for under $8. The versatility of this design is what makes it s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:01:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-T-shirt-dress-in-less-than-an-hour/
Create a T-shirt dress in less than an hour! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/U8KF/H3W4J7EC/FB5U8KFH3W4J7EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/U8KF/H3W4J7EC/FB5U8KFH3W4J7EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/U8KF/H3W4J7EC/FB5U8KFH3W4J7EC.SMALL.jpg kcli My yellow t-shirt was boring but after repurposing a 100% cotton t-shirt and t-shirt sheet, I was able to convert it to a cool & comfty maxi length dress. Materials required 100% cotton t-shirt (for bodice top) 100% t-shirt sheet (for skirt bottom) - either flat or fitted of any size Sewing ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:58:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sexy-Cut-out-dress-tutorial/
Sexy Cut out dress tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/2CU3/H3QFJN0V/FFN2CU3H3QFJN0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/2CU3/H3QFJN0V/FFN2CU3H3QFJN0V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFN/2CU3/H3QFJN0V/FFN2CU3H3QFJN0V.SMALL.jpg IHeartJennysArt I’m in love with the spring cut out trend. However, I don’t exactly have the required body type. So I made a dress with “curvy girl friendly” cut outs. Love! You’ll need a T-shirt and enough fabric to wrap around you once. I made this dress for a grand total of $7! hooray discount fabrics! 1. Prep...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:02:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-SEW-EASY-Marilyn-Monroe-DRESS-CLASSIC-4050/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/WY3D/H2WEYA8I/FVZWY3DH2WEYA8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/WY3D/H2WEYA8I/FVZWY3DH2WEYA8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/WY3D/H2WEYA8I/FVZWY3DH2WEYA8I.SMALL.jpg HOWTOSEWEASY http://www.meshalo.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/meshalo Join My LIVE SEWING CLASS http://beta.powhow.com/classes/how-to-sew-easy# http://www.meshalo.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/#!/meshalo1
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:17:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Its-a-Cinch-Sundress/
"It's a Cinch" Sundress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/H576/H337L37V/F4NH576H337L37V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/H576/H337L37V/F4NH576H337L37V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/H576/H337L37V/F4NH576H337L37V.SMALL.jpg Pinafores and Pinwheels Hey there! I'm Stephanie, and you can find me over at my blog Pinafores & Pinwheels. I wanted to share this simple sundress tutorial in time for summer vacation! It is so easy to  make and I hope you try it! This dress is so, so, so easy that even a beginner can make it and the options are endless....
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:51:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Summer-dress-made-from-recycled-T-shirts-02/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/MD94/H347FG8G/FWYMD94H347FG8G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/MD94/H347FG8G/FWYMD94H347FG8G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/MD94/H347FG8G/FWYMD94H347FG8G.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations I'm sharing with you how to make this copy cat dress from a T-shirt and a lace curtain panel. Yes, curtain panel :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2012 17:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Summer-dress-made-from-recycled-T-shirts-01/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/VVSM/H337JNSN/FZBVVSMH337JNSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/VVSM/H337JNSN/FZBVVSMH337JNSN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/VVSM/H337JNSN/FZBVVSMH337JNSN.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations This video shows you how to turn 3 different T shirts into a dress that is inspired by Prada Spring Summer 2011 Striped dress
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2012 17:36:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T-shirt-reconstruction-inspired-by-Dolce-Gabbana/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/2SBQ/H19RHJCD/FLU2SBQH19RHJCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/2SBQ/H19RHJCD/FLU2SBQH19RHJCD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/2SBQ/H19RHJCD/FLU2SBQH19RHJCD.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations I'm sharing with you how to make this copy cat dress from a T-shirt and a lace curtain panel. Yes, curtain panel :) Check out my blog: http://nataliecreations.tumblr.com/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/nhuhua Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natalies-Creations/301998...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-the-TFF-a-dress-that-gets-excited-when-twe/
Making the TFF: a dress that gets excited when tweeted - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/ZPBO/H1AH6MWN/F3PZPBOH1AH6MWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/ZPBO/H1AH6MWN/F3PZPBOH1AH6MWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/ZPBO/H1AH6MWN/F3PZPBOH1AH6MWN.SMALL.jpg czarina_machina The idea of this dress comes from a series of tweets with online friends @shineslike and @arduinogirl.  @shineslike and I had taken a half day Arduino workshop given by @arduinogirl at the MCN 2011 conference. I was immediately inspired creatively by the sensory and interactive opportunities. Over t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:23:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Satin-Bow-Dress/
Satin Bow Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/W6ZV/H0OJ2JR7/FHSW6ZVH0OJ2JR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/W6ZV/H0OJ2JR7/FHSW6ZVH0OJ2JR7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/W6ZV/H0OJ2JR7/FHSW6ZVH0OJ2JR7.SMALL.jpg MissEmmaKate Smart and fitted. Choose complimenting or contrasting colours depending on your mood! Here I have used a deep shimmery blue with a gold/yellow ribbon. You will need the close fitting dress block. I recommend using Winifred Aldrich’s Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear or Ann Haggar’s Pattern Cutting fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 06:11:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-White-Kitten-Doll-Mao-Mao/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A0TD/GZHJZCO7/FAGA0TDGZHJZCO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A0TD/GZHJZCO7/FAGA0TDGZHJZCO7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A0TD/GZHJZCO7/FAGA0TDGZHJZCO7.SMALL.jpg rebornng These are instructions for an adorable kitty with a seperate dress. She was based on a character from an old old tale, the matchstick girl. I hope you enjoy this simple tutorial! The dress is removable, but I highly suggest you sew the neckline of the dress to the body's opening to prevent the dres...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:07:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-your-skirt-create-a-new-dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SMALL.jpg oelydina This tutoriel shows how to recycle a skirt by making a new dress, without a special knowledge in sewing.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:42:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-it-yourself-How-to-make-easily-a-dress-from/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SMALL.jpg oelydina This tutoriel shows how to make easily a dress from a skirt, without a special knowledge in sewing.
By: oelydina

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:31:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/T-shirt-reconstruction-DIY-Ruffled-one-shoulder-d/
T-shirt reconstruction: DIY Ruffled one-shoulder dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/R6QU/GY65QEI0/FBKR6QUGY65QEI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/R6QU/GY65QEI0/FBKR6QUGY65QEI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/R6QU/GY65QEI0/FBKR6QUGY65QEI0.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations A step by step instructions on how to make a ruffled one-shoulder dress from an XL red T-shirt. This red dress would be perfect for Valentine's day romantic dinner. It would also be the ultimate eco-friendly Valentine's gift. If you like to see more, please visit my blog: http://nataliecreations.tum...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:34:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Girls-Day-Dress/
How To Make A Girls Day Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/0UCB/GY65Q8MI/F7U0UCBGY65Q8MI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/0UCB/GY65Q8MI/F7U0UCBGY65Q8MI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/0UCB/GY65Q8MI/F7U0UCBGY65Q8MI.SMALL.jpg sokamiwohali in  this instructable, i will show you how to make your own day dress out of one piece of cloth. I hope You Like It!! Materials This instructable isnt cheap, but not overly expensive. total it costed me about $30 or so for all the materials, however i DID strat this project FROM SCRATCH  with no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:35:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1950s-Poppy-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/GOLV/GXUZMTS8/FBEGOLVGXUZMTS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/GOLV/GXUZMTS8/FBEGOLVGXUZMTS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/GOLV/GXUZMTS8/FBEGOLVGXUZMTS8.SMALL.jpg dabchick I say this is 1950s, because it was based on a 1950s-style pattern, but I shortened it quite a lot. The ladies of the 1950s probably didn't show of this much leg! I don't have a tutorial for this one, because I made it a little while ago. But I thought I would share it, because I'm pretty proud of h...
By: dabchick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:47:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew-a-Cute-Summer-Sun-Dress-and-Make-Your-O/
How to Sew a Cute Summer Sun Dress and Make Your Own Clothes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RQH6/GXL61L9M/FMYRQH6GXL61L9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RQH6/GXL61L9M/FMYRQH6GXL61L9M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RQH6/GXL61L9M/FMYRQH6GXL61L9M.SMALL.jpg Love to Sew Studio This gorgeous, trendy dress was featured in our "Every Style Has a Common Thread" advertisement to represent a Valley Girl look. It was inspired by characters like Elle Woods from Legally Blonde and Cher from Clueless. The dress calls for a technique known as smocking, which uses an elastic bobbin t...
By: Love to Sew Studio

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:09:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Princess-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PTX4/GXEZCJH8/FEEPTX4GXEZCJH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PTX4/GXEZCJH8/FEEPTX4GXEZCJH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PTX4/GXEZCJH8/FEEPTX4GXEZCJH8.SMALL.jpg KatieatVintageVinylJournals This intricate princess dress was a gift made for my 3 year old niece because she LOVES to play princess!   When she saw the dress her eyes lit up and once she put the dress on she screamed "I look like Cinderella!"  What little girl didn't dream she was Cinderella?  I know I did!  Her favorite col...
By: KatieatVintageVinylJournals

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:48:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Tube-Dress/
10 Minute Tube Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/C5I1/GS5TYMJA/FL5C5I1GS5TYMJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/C5I1/GS5TYMJA/FL5C5I1GS5TYMJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/C5I1/GS5TYMJA/FL5C5I1GS5TYMJA.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Learn how to make a fun Tube Dress in 10 minutes!  Its a great dress for going out and it also works as a simply base for a halloween costume.  And the best part is the materials cost less than $10! Materials Lycra Fabric (or any stretch spandex fabric) - 29" length x 25" width for a size s...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:49:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Reconstructed-Dress/
Retro Reconstructed Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JA6U/GOTSZDQC/FUTJA6UGOTSZDQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JA6U/GOTSZDQC/FUTJA6UGOTSZDQC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/JA6U/GOTSZDQC/FUTJA6UGOTSZDQC.SMALL.jpg Strawberry Mia I found a big skirt at a vintage shop that was made of a beautiful fabric, so I bought it with the intention of making a 1940’s style inspired dress. This is the process of the reconstruction. Making the Pattern For the bodice, I drafted my own pattern roughly based on a couple of different patte...
By: Strawberry Mia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:45:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Back-Flower-Dress/
Open Back Flower Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/SXUP/GOV8EZCK/F5PSXUPGOV8EZCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/SXUP/GOV8EZCK/F5PSXUPGOV8EZCK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/SXUP/GOV8EZCK/F5PSXUPGOV8EZCK.SMALL.jpg antibromide For this dress, my inspiration was a bit Audrey Hepburn, a bit Miu Miu 2008, a bit Luella (with her heart shaped cut-outs), and a bit of happen-stance with finding a beautiful printed organza. I use flat patterning to create a contour fit bodice and circle skirt. Please note: I am having a hard ti...
By: antibromide

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:21:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flirty-Garden-Party-Dress-Reconstruction/
Flirty Garden Party Dress Reconstruction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9LQA/GOOP5Z6D/FNB9LQAGOOP5Z6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9LQA/GOOP5Z6D/FNB9LQAGOOP5Z6D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/9LQA/GOOP5Z6D/FNB9LQAGOOP5Z6D.SMALL.jpg hellovillain While cleaning out my parents' garage, I found a box of my old childhood clothes, including this little number. Yikes. Hello, 90's. Hello, evidence of my awkward phase. Hello, potential. Challenge: accepted! This tutorial will show you how I modernized this train-wreck, and how you can make your...
By: hellovillain

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:49:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Dyed-Draped-Silk-Dress/
Hand-Dyed, Draped Silk Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/6T6P/GOO36NON/FUL6T6PGOO36NON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/6T6P/GOO36NON/FUL6T6PGOO36NON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/6T6P/GOO36NON/FUL6T6PGOO36NON.SMALL.jpg Nyki_L This is my first attempt at draping on a dress form! This dress is made from hand-dyed, lightweight silk and big, fat elastic.  My silk is 36" wide. Dye the silk In a pot, add enough water to cover your silk. Add a splash of vinegar, about 1/4 cup vinegar to 4 cups of water. Submerge th...
By: Nyki_L

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 02:34:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gathered-Summer-Dress/
Gathered Summer Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/K9PM/GOO36FGB/F8KK9PMGOO36FGB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/K9PM/GOO36FGB/F8KK9PMGOO36FGB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/K9PM/GOO36FGB/F8KK9PMGOO36FGB.SMALL.jpg kirsten_studsandpearls The best thing about dresses is that you can easily make one from almost any shirt. By now I think it's pretty obvious that I love repurposing old clothes, & this dress is just that. I used a thrifted shirt that's bigger than my usual size, and some floral jersey fabric (which I'll talk more about i...
By: kirsten_studsandpearls

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 10:43:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-notch-above-dress/
How to make a notch-above dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/4HWE/GOHM3N15/FAG4HWEGOHM3N15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/4HWE/GOHM3N15/FAG4HWEGOHM3N15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/4HWE/GOHM3N15/FAG4HWEGOHM3N15.SMALL.jpg fresa-strawberry This dress is flattering and stylish and would work in a wide variety of fabric choices. I loved the bold, large-scale floral I chose, but I can also imagine it looking great in two solids or in a smaller-scale print. Try it out for yourself and sew what works for you! It'll be a perfect dress for s...
By: fresa-strawberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2011 10:28:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Romantic-Lace-Dress-Tutorial/
Romantic Lace Dress Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/XX50/GO6V698Y/FBCXX50GO6V698Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/XX50/GO6V698Y/FBCXX50GO6V698Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/XX50/GO6V698Y/FBCXX50GO6V698Y.SMALL.jpg tiffhewlett I just want to state for the record that I am no seamstress. I am trial and error all the way. When I have something I want in my head, I just go for it, no pattern all willy nilly style. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Round one was one of the former times, but round two worked out sw...
By: tiffhewlett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 09:39:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T-shirt-reconstruction-inspired-by-Prada-Spring-Su/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/QNU6/GOOP6NKR/FM9QNU6GOOP6NKR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/QNU6/GOOP6NKR/FM9QNU6GOOP6NKR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/QNU6/GOOP6NKR/FM9QNU6GOOP6NKR.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations This video shows you how to turn 3 different T shirts into a dress that is inspired by Prada Spring Summer 2011 Striped dress
By: Nataliescreations

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 10:36:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cotton-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4G23/GMVSC6S8/FWH4G23GMVSC6S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4G23/GMVSC6S8/FWH4G23GMVSC6S8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/4G23/GMVSC6S8/FWH4G23GMVSC6S8.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name I made this dress in high school.  I found the fabric and immediately knew what dress I wanted to make.  I made the pattern and cut the fabric to make the stripes go in different directions.
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:56:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/15th-Century-Florentine-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/262C/GM0CONLG/FIX262CGM0CONLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/262C/GM0CONLG/FIX262CGM0CONLG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/262C/GM0CONLG/FIX262CGM0CONLG.SMALL.jpg GirlGeek79 I made this 15th century Florentine style dress for the 2009 Ren Faire season. I drafted the pattern, created the mock up, and sewed it over the course of a few months. There is a camica (long linen under gown), hemp corded corset, over gown, detachable sleeves, and a sash with hand painted wooden b...
By: GirlGeek79

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 00:28:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Look-Dress-in-Wool-Crepe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/KBPQ/GLHRY6UT/FFKKBPQGLHRY6UT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/KBPQ/GLHRY6UT/FFKKBPQGLHRY6UT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/KBPQ/GLHRY6UT/FFKKBPQGLHRY6UT.SMALL.jpg gtrachel Winter-weight wool crepe dress lined in cotton, shawl collar, vintage Bakelite buckle on the belt.  This dress is my first project sewing on this scale - those skirt pieces take up a lot of space.  It's quite heavy and has great movement; I'd call the pattern a success and this summer, a linen model...
By: gtrachel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:24:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maxed-Out-Maxi-Skirt/
Maxed Out Maxi Skirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/W7ZB/GLC26KEY/FXIW7ZBGLC26KEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/W7ZB/GLC26KEY/FXIW7ZBGLC26KEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/W7ZB/GLC26KEY/FXIW7ZBGLC26KEY.SMALL.jpg MariaCraftMedley I can’t help but fall in love with all these long, flowy maxi skirts that keep popping up on my fashion radar! Cool and breezy, with a touch of bohemian chic, they simply rock. The great thing about these pieces is how easy they are to create – with my basic basic sewing knowledge I was able to make...
By: MariaCraftMedley

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:16:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Romance-Novel-Dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/W2V7/GKS0VNIU/F2NW2V7GKS0VNIU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/W2V7/GKS0VNIU/F2NW2V7GKS0VNIU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/W2V7/GKS0VNIU/F2NW2V7GKS0VNIU.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Literally- made out of a romance novel. For my friend, for a party. Given more time, I would have liked to add a good bodice, too... It's all a special pleat on the pages (designed to make it flare) and sewn on the sewing machine.
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:41:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-your-little-girls-favorite-dress/
Your favorite dress is too small? Turn it into a long skirt. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/40ZN/GH4X0TL7/F7Y40ZNGH4X0TL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/40ZN/GH4X0TL7/F7Y40ZNGH4X0TL7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/40ZN/GH4X0TL7/F7Y40ZNGH4X0TL7.SMALL.jpg tbcross I have a 15yr old that was born with an innate desire for all things girly. She loves dresses, possibly too much, and will wear them past the time when they should be retired. Lately her love for mashed potatoes has begun to interfere with her dress love...and she's outgrown almost all of her dresse...
By: tbcross

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:06:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Wedding-Dress/
Custom Wedding Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/40VF/GDNJ4EWF/FZ140VFGDNJ4EWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/40VF/GDNJ4EWF/FZ140VFGDNJ4EWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/40VF/GDNJ4EWF/FZ140VFGDNJ4EWF.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo We took an antique wedding dress worn by the bride's mother and grandmother for their weddings, and revamped it for a modern twist on a classic look. Cutting apart a 3-generation-old dress was a daunting task, but to achieve our design for Elizabeth's perfect dress, it had to be done.  Much time a...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 17:35:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Necktie-Corset-Dress/
Steampunk Necktie Corset Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/YX8L/GC4G0NV6/F8XYX8LGC4G0NV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/YX8L/GC4G0NV6/F8XYX8LGC4G0NV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/YX8L/GC4G0NV6/F8XYX8LGC4G0NV6.SMALL.jpg mercifulmaenad I loves me some steampunk.  To honor my new obsession, I decided to outfit myself as a steampunk fairy for upcoming dork festivals.  I have over fifteen years of sewing and crafting experience, but anyone with a basic knowledge of machine and hand stitcing (and perhaps a little faith and patience)...
By: mercifulmaenad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:18:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-toddler-dress-from-a-t-shirt/
Make a toddler dress from a t-shirt. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/VR5J/G58TBLIS/FMVVR5JG58TBLIS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/VR5J/G58TBLIS/FMVVR5JG58TBLIS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/VR5J/G58TBLIS/FMVVR5JG58TBLIS.SMALL.jpg domestic_engineer This Instructable will show you how to easily make a long sleeved toddler sized dress from an adult sized t-shirt. I have a hard time finding winter dresses for my girls, that are not too fancy, and not too expensive. I have a lot of t-shirts, none of which fit me well, so here is a great way to u...
By: domestic_engineer

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