Make It, Wear It! Month in Review

June’s clothing focus was great fun and we had lots of really positive feedback from you too… We hope you were inspired to “Make It & Wear It,” and that you learned something new. Thanks to all of our fantastic contributors and to our sponsors, SINGER and Ottobre, as well.

Here are our Make It, Wear It! tutorials all in one handy, linkable page:

Sewing Clothes? Get the Right Tools! by Sally

Interview with Natalie Purschwitz from MakeShift

Skirt Sew-Along Part One, Part Two & Part Three by Kathie

Easy Patch Pockets by Mo

The Mighty Dart ~ The Role of Darts in your Fitted Clothing by Sarai

All About Lining a Garment by Irene

Tips and Techniques for Hems by Carla

Finishing Touches for Garment Sewing by Sally

Tips for Working With Knits & Mock-Coverstitch Tutorial by Meg

Yoga Skirt Tutorial (Toddler + Child + Women) by Patty

Tips for Embellishing Knits + Knit Appliqué Tutorial by Shelly & Karen

How to Refashion with Color-Blocking by Tina

Tips for Sewing with Vintage Patterns by Mena

How to Make a Collar with a Collar Stand by Kathie

How to Make a Buttondown Shirt Cuff with Placket by Kathie

Jennifer’s Fabric Focus ~ Free Summer Top Pattern by Jennifer

Women’s Clothing Month Links

16 Responses to “Make It, Wear It! Month in Review”

1. Larri @ Seams Inspired responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 9:08 am →

   I loved this challenge! It was motivating and inspiring. Thanks so much! Happy Sewin!

2. qsogirl responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 9:14 am →

   I have really thoroughly enjoyed this month’s theme! Thank you!! I hope you’ll do more clothing features in the future.

3. Lola responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 9:18 am →

   I have been wanting to sew for myself for a few years now. The Make it, Wear it sewing challenge helped me to achieve it!

   I posted the blouse I made on my blog.

   http://sewlola.blogspot.com/

4. Jenny responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 10:38 am →

   It was a lovely month! Thanks for all the hard work!

5. Millie responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 3:01 pm →

   I have learned so much this month! Thank you, sewmamsew, for consistently providing such great inspiration and instruction!

6. Valerie responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm →

   A fun month! I learned a lot!

7. Melissa responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm →

   I attempted to sew my first garment, a Simplicity Easy-To-Sew skirt, but F’d it up and called it quits for now. Oh, well.

8. Mama Lusco responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 7:47 pm →

   So many fun ideas and tutorials. Thank you!

9. Debbie Bishop responds:
   Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 8:18 pm →

   No time to sew this past month but I’ve got some great resources now for when the time allows. Thanks for everything.

10. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 6:52 am →

    so much fun! I did some garment sewing in June, but never managed to get any pics up. Very inspiring.

11. kerri responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 9:13 am →

    I think this was my favorite of all the themes. So useful and helpful!

12. amber responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 am →

    i am going to bookmark this page as a resource. i am so sad that the month is over.

13. April responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 2:51 pm →

    loved this month! cant wait for the next theme!

14. ~Helena~ responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm →

    Great month thanks to all.

15. Greta Barron responds:
    Posted: July 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm →

    Such great motivation to make some really fun new outfits!! Thank you!!

16. Trish B. responds:
    Posted: July 3rd, 2010 at 9:04 am →

    thanks for putting it all together…

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