Dressmaking

Hi!! Recently I've been trying to modify a blouse that's too big for me... but I'm having problems with the back darts... does anyone know how can I make then smaller so I get the perfect fit? Because the darts have this "triangular" shape... I don't know how to even make them...

Does anyone know how or would have a pattern for motorcycle chaps....I am wanting to make them out of two pair of leather pants that I have that are too small...sure I could buy some but I always want to look different...I was thinking I could buy a belt for the top and make...

I'm look for a good (and free or reasonably priced) resource for vintage sewing clothing patterns. any suggestions? i found some resources on the internet for original vintage patterns costing from $60 and up much higher. i want to be able to keep something left for actual...

First of all, hi So I've got this tank top with a flowered back. But since I don't really like the flowers anymore, I want to change the back, but I don't know how, because it has been cut and the flowers are sewed on later (see photos). And if I'd remove the flowers I'd have...

So, years ago, I bought this halter "corset" from Hot Topic. It's like most of their halters (I think a lot of them have similar designs, but that's just me and I'm a clothing n00b. It's kinda shaped like this: http://img.hottopic.com/is/image/HotTopic/207788_hi), though it...

When I was a little younger I used to watch 'That's so Raven!' on Disney Channel. If anyone doesn't know it, she made almost all of her own clothing. I thought to myself, 'When I'm her age I want to be able to say 'I made it myself' about a lot of my clothes.' So does anyone...

Ok so I decided I am making my dress for my 22nd birthday this year!! I went to goodwill and found this long sleeved green velvet dress that is about knee length. I am going to transform it into a retro style halter with a sweetheart neckline. The dress is pretty big on me so...

I recently bought a Metallica t-shirt and I just LOVE IT!!!!!! I found it in the mens' section of a local thrift shop and its basically just like any men's shirt. Baggy and with a high collar. My band is playing a concert in Montclair soon, and I want to wear it, but make it...

So, I just bought this new bra and I love it. But it has the whole torpedo boob thing going on. Ugh. I always wear a tank top under my shirts so I thought it would be okay if I had that on, but no. I still had pointy boobs. Anyways, I just really want to fix it. Here are some...

I've had a tiered Mexican sundress for about 5 years now, and recently one of the strap's plastic hardware broke from being so old. It's kindof a frilly looking dress, and I'm trying to think of a way to recycle the dress into something funky and new. I don't want to make a...

I've sewn a lot, but just not a lot of clothes. But I don't know if this counts as clothes? I'm going to try to make heel condoms(stupid name) and I'm going to use an old t shirt. Anyways, my question is should I hem all the pieces before I sew them together? And would anybody...

So I already firgured out how to make the top of this dress. But how do you make the skirt? Does it involve making a full skirt and then cutting it or is this a certain typ of skirt pattern I should be following....

I bought this dress before i got pregnant at a thrift shop and now it doesnt fit at all. my stomach got wider and the zipper wont go all the way up. I LOVE this dress and want it to be my wedding dress for when i get legally married. Please give me ideas on how i can fix it......

I won a sweatshirt with my school logo on it. The problem is, it's a 2X and it's way too big for me. Any ideas for how I can make it fit better?

Ah, I feel kinda lame asking this here, but I wanted to find some kind of pattern for something that'd be similar to the team Magma outfit. http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/1/13/Team_Magma_Grunts.png/200px-Team_Magma_Grunts.png or maybe even something step by...

How/what to make to make clothing like taylor momsen?

I have a bunch of 4 month old kittens... four of them. My siblings are coming over and my sister is always telling me stories about one of my kittens working with Santa... so my plan was to dress one in a little felt Santa costume and maybe give the others little Santa hats...

Hi! In a month or so I have a gala/ ball going on at my school, so I wanted to look for a dress in the holidays-vacation, but the thing is, I don't know what to look for. First, I wanted to DIY, I still want to, but I'm afraid It'll be too hard for me. We've got a theme too,...

I found a new website. It shows FREE PATTERN for a dungaree & HOW TO. I sure am making one for my son. Thanks for your time. IhuZ http://nadiawilliams.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/making-your-own-dungarees/

Hey there! I have about 6 months till junior high-prom, and I'm already looking for a perfect dress! I was going for DIY, since I don't want to risk wearing same dress like someone else! But the problem is, I have no idea hot to make it! Maybe I should cover myself with duct...

I have this shirt that I absolutly love and it started to get holes under the sleeves. I cut the sleeves off and had this idea that I could make it into a tanktop buuut...im not really sure how to go about doing that. Im a newbie at diy stuff . Any helpful ideas?

I'm toying with the idea as dressing up as the female marian with the giant blonde beehive. The only thing is I'm not sure how to do the wig/hair. Was wondering if anyone has any ideas or tips? Any help would be much appreciated. Momo

Hello. This is my first time here and I need some help. I've been reading about repurposing sweaters into a child's sweater dress, and I'm eager to try it out. My question is this: after you cut a sweater, how do you keep it from unraveling?Is there some special stitch you use...

So I want to make a stuffed hamster plushie because I have a hamster and they are just so cute and the problem is that it's almost impossible to find a pattern for a plush hamster. I was browsing on the internet and came across a picture of a large plush hamster and I think...

I bought this size 18 dress from a charity shop that has a gorgeous floral print on it. seeing as i'm a size eight, i want to alter it so it fits me. does anyone have any ideas? i've already done a dress that cuts off mid-thigh, has a scoop neck and half-sleeves and buttons...

see i want to make this shirt but i want it to be in one not 2 http://dympiece.bravehost.com/SN853008.JPG i have been fell in love with that design and then i want to know how to make this design...

I am attempting to make my own little pin up dress for halloween and I am really new to dress making and sewing and things like that. I know a few basics but nothing major. If anyone could link me to a video here or youtube or a tutorial here that would be awesome, or even...

Hi! Looking for someone to make a dress using fabric and candy wrappers for my daughter. Anyone interested???? I would need to see pictures of previous work and maybe some references. Thanks!

Hi! Looking for someone to make a dress using fabric and candy wrappers for my daughter. Anyone interested???? I would need to see pictures of previous work and maybe some references. Thanks!

Hey guys, so my mom gave me these cord pants which are way too big ang baggy and I have no clue what to do with them. Help?