Tutorial - How to Make a Refashioned Lace Top

Pair an old T-shirt with lace for a pretty top

Tutorial at Cucicucicoo: Ecological Living Blog

"You may remember Agy’s name because I was fortunate enough to participate in two of her fascinating blog trains, “I didn’t throw it away” and “Making good.” I love Agy’s ecological spirit which shines through in her creative re-use of materials. So, without further ado, here’s Agy’s tutorial for a lovely hand-sewn upcycled lace top using an old t-shirt and a mended piece of lace".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crossover Top

Video lesson in adjusting a pattern style

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"I like to offer up a new free sewing pattern. But so many people have been asking me recently about how I make the patterns, how they can make their own, and how they can adjust patterns to fit them better or slightly change the style, that I thought a change was in order for this month".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Asymmetrical Top

Tail can be worn two ways - long and loose, or tied with a knot

Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

"I've got a new printable pattern to share with you today and this one is for the ladies!  With just two pattern pieces to cut out and sew together, you just can't get any easier. I work from home and spend my days in t-shirts, yoga pants, shorts and casual dresses. Ninety percent of my wardrobe is knitwear and this particular style of t-shirt is my very favorite to make!  The top has only two pattern pieces!  Cut it out, hem the neck and sleeves, sew the shoulders and sides, hem the bottom and you are done! To spice up the plain-ness of this tee pattern, I added an asymmetrical split hem".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Gathered Front Top

Versatile top to use as workout wear, or under a jacket for work

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"New Year, new you they say!  I’ve just taken up Yoga and wanted to sew some simple exercise wear, and in so doing not only did I create a great fitted top for wearing to the gym, but also a great top to wear everyday.  Make it a size smaller for a fitted finish for exercise wear, as the red version above, or make the next size up for a looser fit for wearing to work – see the print version below.  Looks great under a jacket.   Enjoy this free gathered front top pattern".... Read more