Sewing

Do you have some old jeans hanging around? They're taking up space and not paying rent. Well, put them to use by making purses out of them! Yes, denim purses are everywhere and you can just make...

Did your ex leave a bunch of ties behind? Is your hubby sick of some of his? Before you throw them away or donate, consider making a unique and flattering skirt for yourself.

Pencil skirts are stylish and easy to create if you know how to sew. Pair your pencil skirt with a hip length blouse to create a dressy little outfit you'll want to show off. Follow these steps to...

You can press some altered skirts exactly as you would if the skirt were not altered. Other altered skirts may need special attention when pressing the altered areas, if the seams have come...

Does your little "tomboy" insist on wearing shorts, or cannot be quite "ladylike" when wearing a skirt? You can quite easily dress your little one like a girl, while letting her have the freedom...

Mini skirts are a simple sewing project, and they don’t take very much fabric. You can buy a mini skirt pattern from a fabric store or online, or make a basic mini skirt following the...

Many times denim jeans or skirts need to be hemmed to fit your particular style or size. If your jeans are worn out, they can be cut off and hemmed into shorts instead of throwing them away. A...

Inserts allow you to add extra fabric to a skirt to make it larger and more comfortable. Before you can pin inserts to the skirt, you’ll need to measure your waist and the skirt, decide...

You can sew extra fabric, or inserts, to a skirt to make it larger and more comfortable. First you’ll need to measure your waist and the skirt, decide what size to make the inserts and cut...

If you have a skirt that’s too tight around the waist, you can alter it using an insert. An insert adds a bit of extra fabric to the waist, hips or both so that the skirt will fit and be...

You can add extra triangles or strips of fabric to a skirt to make it larger and more comfortable in the waist or the waist and hips. The altered skirt will generally look best if you use two...

Recycling your old jeans into something new is completely possible even for the non-seamstress. Making a skirt out of jeans is a great way to re-use jeans that don't fit so well anymore, are a bit...

Every now and then, you may find yourself in a pinch when the hem of you skirt unravels, or you need to shorten it for some reason. With a little know how, you can easily hem a skirt freehand.

An A-line skirt is a garment with a flattering cut for all ages. Making an A-line skirt is a fairly easy sewing craft for anyone to do, even for those with just a little sewing experience. To make...

Making your own skirt is easy and fun. All it takes is some fabric, a few pins and the most basic sewing. This is a simple skirt to make, no zippers or buttons, and it takes about an hour to...

Sewing a wrap skirt is the easiest wardrobe item for a beginning tailor. There are no zippers, buttons or clasps to sew. Furthermore, the fit of a wrap skirt is very forgiving. Whether you're...

Are you tired of what's in your closet? Do the selection of dresses at the stores leave you yawning? Would you like one dress that is capable of being worn in endless variations, hampered only by...

The poodle skirt was a fashion icon of the 1950s. Whether you're going to a costume party or dressing up for a play, if you wear a poodle skirt, the people around you will automatically know what...