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Tutorial: The Classy Top, a little girl’s pleated tunic with silhouette applique

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make The Classy Top for toddler girls. It’s a tunic top with buttons down the bodice, and a silhouette of a girl appliqued to the pleated skirt. On the back, the bodice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated hostess apron

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chantelle from Thousand Square Feet guest blogs at Sawdust & Paper Scraps with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty pleated hostess apron. A pair of contrasting prints shows off the pleats across the front. Get the tute. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a kid-sized duffle bag

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Small Fry & Co. made special duffle bags for her kids to take to sleepovers, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She tells how to figure out the measurements, so you can make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a passport cover

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Annie from Originate and Renovate shares a tutorial on Creating My Way To Success showing how to make a pretty fabric cover for a passport. Get the tutorial. [photo from Originate and Renovate on Creating My Way To Success… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restyle plain flip-flops with beads or braided fabric

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a pair of tutorials on her blog showing how to give the humble flip-flop a stylish makeover. In part 1, she shows how to replace the plastic thongs with braided fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s bib tee from thrifted materials

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how she made this adorable little bib t-shirt out of thrifted materials. Her total cost for the shirt was $2.75. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rouleau pocket made from fabric strips

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to make a rouleau pocket – a decorative pocket made from fabric strips pieced together to build a lace-ish pattern. It’s not exactly a functional pocket, but it’s a beautiful detail. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shrinking a sewing pattern

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If a sewing pattern is just a little too big, it’s easy enough to just take off a little width or a little length to make it right. But when you need to step it down a full size or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Floor-length skirt with graceful bustle effect

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bustle skirts are soooo cute on little girls, but Susan from Good Little Things guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing that adults can wear them as well. Her grown-up version is a long straightish skirt with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Corner Blanket

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleat Top Tote Bag

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from Kate’s Curios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roomy tote bag with pleats across the top. It’s fully lined and has a squared off bottom to make it easy to carry bulky items. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll wipes and pouch

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch with vinyl window

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make an Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch. One side of the pouch is made from an old t-shirt with a cool graphic. The other side is… Read more ...

Tutorial: V-neck “Babbey Tunic” for little girls

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Babbey Tunic, a little girl’s tunic with a V-neck bodice. I’m loving those bright, happy buttons! Get the tutorial. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Super quick way to take in the waist of kid pants

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants. I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in… Read more ...