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DIY Layering Flower Applique ~ Tutorial With Free Flower Pattern

Flower appliques are so fun and easy! They really can dress up skirts, dresses, jackets, purses ... you name it. I already made a skirt from 2 pair of jeans tutorial. Now here's a simple way to dress up your wardrobe at no extra cost! (click on the pictures to make them larger!) 1. It's easy to make your own template for the applique. Simply draw the shape you want your appliques to be and cut them out. I find card stock is easier to use then printer paper. If you don't want to draw your own template you can use a coloring page or search the web for that perfect design. Feel free to use my simple hand drawn flower … [Read more...]

How To Make A Skirt From Two Pair Of Jeans ~ Tutorial

I have received so many requests for a tutorial on how to make a skirt from 2 pair of jeans, I thought it would be a perfect way to begin my sewing tutorials! I hope you enjoy it! And remember "It's sew easy!" (You can click on the pictures to make them bigger!) 1. Start with 2 pair of pants. One pair will be used for the base of the skirt and the second pair will be used for the triangle insert between the legs. I like to use similar colors. 2. First take the pair of jeans that will be used for the triangle inserts. Cut open the legs along the inside seam. 3. Cut off the bottom hem on each leg. 4. Cut … [Read more...]