I gathered eighteen picks of some of the neatest DIY fashion tutorials. Some are easy and others may not be so easy, but they all come with rewarding results. Some even come with free patterns! (Feel free to direct us to a link to your favorite DIY fashion tutorial by commenting below.)

Cassette Tape Wallet

Make a neat little case from your money out of cassette tapes. -via Chezlin

My Melody Beanie

This cute tutorial teaches you how to make a My Melody beanie. In case you don’t know who “My Melody” is, she’s a character created by Sanrio. -via Kawaii Crafts.

Headbands that won’t hurt!

This DIY tutorial teaches you how to make headbands that won’t give you a headache! -via Mmmcrafts

Tarina O-Ring Necklace

This DIY tutorial teaches you how to turn a charm into a cute crochet necklace. -via Vickie Howell at Craft Zine.

Statement Necklace

This snazzy DIY Statement Necklace is made with marbles and yarn. (This requires you to download a PDF file for the pattern.) -via Stitch Diva

Reshape your t-shirt!

This tutorial teaches you how to turn a plain, shapeless t-shirt into something a bit more fashionable. The person who created this had actually paid only $1 for the t-shirt. -via Eco Etsy

Spring Ruffle Top

This tutorial teaches you how to make a spring ruffle top (pretty self-explanatory). -via Made by Rae

Shirred Pillowcase Top

This tutorial teaches you how to make a top out of a pillowcase. -via Betz White

Free Reversible Hostess Apron Pattern

This tutorial is considered a great tutorial from beginners. -by Modest Maven

Child’s Apron Pattern

This apron can make anyone’s daughter feel like a “big girl” as she’s baking cookies with mommy! -via Sew Liberated

Yoga Capris

This DIY tutorial teaches you how to make yoga capris out of short sleeves. It also has a video giving you step by step instructions. -via Luvinthemommyhood

Buttercup Sewing Pattern

Rae is giving away a free sewing pattern for this purse in her blog. -via Made by Rae

Blue Blossom Bag

I love this tutorial. It teaches you how to make a tote bag out of a toddler’s shirt. -via Darling Petunia

Make a Placemat Purse

Learn how to make a purse out of a placemat. -via Loraine Blanken

Crochet Bingo/Craft Bag

Learn how to crochet a bag for bingo and craft supplies. (Grannies will love this too!) -via The Art of Crochet by Teresa

Butterfly Brooches

Learn how to make butterfly brooches with buttons. -via Bugs and Fishes by Lupin

Lip Balm Holder

Sick of your lip balm getting lost under all that junk in your purse? Make a lip balm holder! -via Carina’s Craft Blog

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