Mix, Match and Modify

How to modify pants patterns using tabs, tucks, and shirring. Check out the complete tutorial at Piccoli Piselli.

shirred smocked dress

i've always wonder how these were made and figured that they would be really hard ... boy was i WRONG! martha stewart recently showed how to on her show. you can also check out a complete tutorial at indie tutes, and you can also check out how to make a shirred tank top at indie tutes.

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or you can find an adult sized version (including the pdf pattern!) at heather ross.
i'm sure you're going to want to buy elastic thread in enormous amounts ... you're welcome.

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more at Portobello Pixie and Ruffles and Stuff.