How to sew tank top tie style straps from the book Sewing Clothes Kids Love

One of the great things about sewing your own clothes or clothes for kids is the ability to make things adjustable. Check out this great tutorial on how to sew tank top tie style straps (like the ones on this top) from the uber cute book Sewing Clothes Kids Love.

Click on the images to enlarge and read how to sew tank top ties.

 If you like this then you will want to grab a copy of:

Sewing Clothes Kids Love:

Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys and Girls Outfits

By

Nancy Langdon and Sabine Pollehn

This is a book of colorful and imaginative children’s clothes to sew, designed with kids in mind. The authors are designers and owners of two popular pattern companies for kid’s clothes--Farbenmix and Studio Tantrum, known in the sewing community for their creativity, versatility, and fit.

This collection of exclusive patterns, included with the book, offers step-by-step instruction for making boys’ and girls’ clothing with a variety of fabric styles and decorative embellishment--including embroidery, patchwork, and trims.

The patterns for pants, tops, skirts, and dresses include variations for long and short hemlines and sleeves, various necklines, and adjustable lengths. The patterns are sized from 18 months to kid’s size 12.

Nancy Langdon is the president and principal designer for Studio Tantrum. She also hosts the blog at fledgeflyingiseasy.blogspot.com.

Sabine Pollehn is president and principal designer for the sewing pattern company Farbenmix. She also hosts klickundblick.de and farbenmix.blogspot.com.

Want to see how to sew a neckband into a neckline? Pop on over to this post (also from the book) or click on Sewing for more great tips and projects!

Today's Question:

Hey, what are you sewing right now? Anyone got any good projects or alterations/customizations they want to share? You know how it works here: leave a comment and you are entered to win a free book each week!

Want to meet Nancy Langdon? Come on out to

Unique Los Angeles Spring Show April 24-25

and make one of these cute little button, fabric and ribbon hair clips from 1-3pm on Saturday, April 24.

 

Oh, and if you don't believe me that this book rocks, pop on over to Craft Critique for another inside peek and projects posted there!

Comments

[Roberta]

Man I can't wait until I have some grandbabies to sew these adorable clothes for...so darn sweet. This book along with all the beautiful fabrics out there right now are inspiring me...just wish it would inspire my sons to give me some heirs...lol
Thanks for sharing! Fondly, Roberta

[Roberta]

whoops...forgot to post my link...
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/wednesdays-workbook-new-soft-furnishings.html

Lately, I've been sewing alot of curtains (rod-pockets not pinch-pleated) and appliance covers...which no-one seems to know that they are anymore...appliance covers that is...lol

[Eileen]

The little girl's dress on the cover is absolutely adorable! Definitely uber-cute.

[f lynn rush]

i am TRYING to sew flowers to embellish my art projects. i am failing miserably...time to get a book! i saw the directions for the straps above, and i thought of another idea. extend the straps quite a bit, finish off the ends and tie them to accommodate the growing child.

[Ellen Lai]

I am currently hand-sewing some fabric flower brooches. Just bought a Clover 3-in-1 board for drawing, cutting and ironing. Price is steep but really convenient, and the rotary cutter too!

[wendy m.]

The dress on the cover of the book is just stunning. And I must say, that blog title is a bit of a tongue twister! Current sewing project is actually a journal - stitching paper to paper to create layered pages.

[wholesale clothing]

Thanks for the pattern, I will surely do this. I love sewing but I'm not that good on it. maybe I should try to do it. it will enhance my ability to sew.

-mikee