The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial

Third time’s a charm, right?

This is my third and final 60s inspired boat neckline dress… At least for this year. But do you know how it is when one project inspires another which inspires another? That was this, and I am very happy to have seen them through. I promise you, 2019 will bring something fresh! And I already have some ideas, but until then, enjoy this Christmas present to myself and read along for my Mod Plaid Dress tutorial. 🙂

For those that missed my earlier two 60s gems, check out my French Striped Dress and my Audrey Hepburn Dress.

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The Audrey Hepburn Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Audrey Hepburn Dress Tutorial

The Audrey Hepburn Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams The Audrey Hepburn Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams The Audrey Hepburn Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

I have been in love with my homemade French Striped Dress and decided, why not continue on with that theme? Besides, you can’t have too much of a good thing, right? So… I will return to the 1960s here with another boat neckline dress (with pockets, naturally!), but this one will be an homage to the lovely Audrey Hepburn.  That woman had class! Read on for my full Audrey Hepburn dress tutorial!

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Shirt Refashion Tutorial: His to Hers Button Down Shirt by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – Shirt Refashion Tutorial: His to Hers Button Down Shirt

Shirt Refashion Tutorial: His to Hers Button Down Shirt by Sewing Daydreams

Shirt Refashion Tutorial: His to Hers Button Down Shirt by Sewing Daydreams

Shirt Refashion Tutorial: His to Hers Button Down Shirt by Sewing Daydreams

Today we’re going to do another quick refashion project as I’m still on new baby mode. My husband was getting rid of a plaid button down shirt because it had a teeny tiny hole, so I swooped in and claimed it for myself. Today we’re going to do a his to hers shirt refashion project with it. I’ve been wanting to do this type of clothing refashion for a while and this was the perfect opportunity to give it a go. I’ll also patch up that little hole, but I won’t cover it here because I don’t think you need help in that department. 🙂

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Maternity Tunic to Summer Dress Clothes Refashion Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – Clothes Refashion Tutorial: Maternity Tunic to Summer Dress

Maternity Tunic to Summer Dress Clothing Refashion Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

Maternity Tunic to Summer Dress Clothing Refashion Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

Maternity Tunic to Summer Dress Clothing Refashion Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

If I look sleepy, it’s because I have a newborn! Zzzzzz……

While I was pregnant, I was given some much needed maternity clothes from a friend. Now that I’m not pregnant anymore, I’m working on some clothes refashion projects and am salvaging what I can from the clothing to be able to keep wearing them.

Among the clothing given was this cute little shirt/tunic thing. Now that I’m not pregnant, I didn’t think I could really pull it off anymore, so I decided to add a little length to make it a fun summer dress.

This is a super easy clothes refashion tutorial. The maternity shirt already had some length to it to be able to cover a growing belly. To refashion it to a dress, I simply sewed lace trim along the bottom hemline. The lace also really elevates the style, adding some much loved elegance.

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The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The front of the back tie maternity tunic.

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The back.

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

Loving my new top!

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

This tunic fits snuggly around your belly.

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The pretty back bow detail.

The Back Tie Maternity Tunic Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

35 weeks!

Spring is just around the corner (I hope!) and I’ve got spring clothes on my mind.  I’m still very much pregnant, but I want to try and make something that I can adapt and wear after the baby comes as well.  So today, we will be making a back tie maternity tunic.  It will be a simple tunic with a detail of a tie on the back neckline.  A little comfy, a little airy, a little springy?  I hope so because that is what I am going for! 🙂

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