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Sheet Happens: Sewing Dresses from a Single Bed Sheet

I have a queen-size bed, but picked up a single sheet set on sale at Target. Still, the fabric felt…

Upcycling Knit Tops into a Reversible Twist Beanie

After my two knit tops shrunk (or stretched) in the wash, I decided to turn them into a reversible beanie.…

The Everything Dress: Altering BabyLock’s Yoke Dress Pattern

I was after a comfy, all-season dress—something I could throw on for travel, work, or a quick run to the…

Making a Reversible Sash Belt from Vintage Kimonos

Last year I made a reversible Obi from two vintage kimonos. This time I decided to upcycle the remaining halves…

Making a Slouchy Beanie from a Knit Top

I bought this knit top almost 15 years ago. It's started to have permanent stains and become tight around the…

Converting a T-shirt to a Gathered Yoke Pattern

The general idea to converting a t-shirt pattern into a gathered yoke (ruffled chest) pattern is: So I used BabyLock's…