Clothing

Click on a photo to see patterns and instructions from our sewing lounge sessions. For copyrighted patterns, we’ve provided a link with information on how to purchase the pattern:

PATTERN MATERIALS NEEDED

Recycled! Shirt Sleeves to a Clever Skirt

Recycled! Shirt Sleeves to a Clever Skirt
  • Three old dress shirts
  • Thread

Lesley Circle Wrap Skirt

Lesley Circle Wrap Skirt
  • Up to 3 yards of 45″ wide fabric
  • Two D-rings (found at hardware stores)
  • One sew on snap

Tie One On

Tie One On
  • 3/4-yard colored fabric for main tie
  • 1/4-yard fabric for lining 
  • 1 1/2-yards heavyweight sew-in interfacing
  • 1 yard light weight fusible interfacing
  • 100% cotton thread to match the tie fabric

Bandana Pants, courtesy BlueYonder

Bandana Pants, courtesy BlueYonder
  • Two bandanas
  • Waistband elastic (1″ wide)

Link to Apron Pattern

Link to Cindy Taylor Oates' Retro Apron Pattern
  • 1 yard of outside fabric
  • 1 yard of contrasting fabric
  • 1 yard of rick-rack (if desired)

Note: The materials above are specifically for the apron shown on left. Other apron patterns in Oates’ collection may require more materials.

Fleece hats and scarves

Fleece hats and scarves.

 Click on the following links for patterns and materials needed for each:

Summer Shirt

Summer Shirt
  • 1.5 – 2 yards of fabric
  • 2 yards of 1″ wide ribbon

Instructions page (PDF) Pattern diagram (PDF)

Draw String Skirt

Drawstring Skirt
  • 1.5 – 2 yards of fabric
  • 2 yards of 1/2″ wide ribbon

Recycled! Old Jeans to New Skirt

Recycled! Old Jeans to New Skirt
  • Pair of jeans
  • Thread
  • Bias tape (optional)

Recycled! Re-done Tee

Recycled! Re-done Tee

  • T-shirt
  • Elastic (3/8″ wide)
  • Matching thread