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Free pattern: Drawstring sundress for 18″ dolls

May 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Liberty Jane Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a pretty dress for 18″ dolls. It’s a simple gathered sundress with drawstring neck and straps. You can leave it plain for a pillowcase style dress … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew an exposed zipper

May 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to add an exposed zipper to a sewing project. It sounds like that would be a complicated technique, but it’s actually very easy. (Her method is intended for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired embellished tee with pleated ruffles

May 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired embellished tee. She starts with a store-bought tee and adds pleated ruffles meandering down one side. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from iCandy Handmade]… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Slouchy Bag

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dora from Show Tell Share gives a free pattern and tutorial for making her Slouchy Bag. This is such a cute bag!! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo form Show Tell Share]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bow on the Back tee

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her Bow on the Back t-shirt refashion, inspired by a similar shirt by Red Valentino. It remains a plain tee on the front, while the back gets a sheer drapey panel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Take in the sides of a maternity top

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train to Crazy shows how to take in the sides of a shirred maternity top and make it suitable for post-maternity wear. Two seams at the sides is all it takes. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: iPad sleeve with removable cross-body strap

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make this iPad sleeve with a removable cross-body strap for easy wearing or carrying. A couple of pockets on the back give a place for a pen and a phone. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this knit playdress for little girls. The loose fitting knit dress is inspired by a similar dress from Tea Collection. I love this style of dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scalloped clutch

May 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Isn’t this vinyl clutch fabulous? It’s actually a diaper clutch – named The Poopy Clutch and sized just right to hold one diaper and a pack of baby wipes. You can find a tutorial for making one (no sewing required!) … Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a too-long tee without hemming

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’ll be the first one to say that I can’t stand a t-shirt that’s too short, but they can also sometimes be too long Lizzie from Cotton and Curls shows a fun way to shorten the length of a t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a scarf into a vest

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirsten from Studs & Pearls shows how to turn a large square scarf into a long drapey vest. It’s super quick and super easy, no sewing required. And you don’t actually have to use a scarf, either. This would be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired patchwork bolster pillow

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs in the HandMAYde is Better series at The Long Thread showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired patchwork bolster pillow. I love the scrappy, patchy look of this pillow! The patchwork is made up of 5″… Read more ...

Free printable: Scientific Table of Sewing Elements

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carla Hegeman Crim, The Scientific Seamstress, shows off her newly redesigned sewing studio. After you’re done drooling over all of the fabric stacked neatly on her shelving units, the clear glass jars of buttons, or the magnet bar holding scissors… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron tunic for little girls

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a little girl’s tunic with an awesome chevron pattern. Don’t worry if you don’t have a fabric with a chevron print or even a large stripe. The bold chevron motif is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy hexagon throw pillow

May 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cynthia Shaffer, author of Stash Happy: Patchwork

, shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make a throw pillow with appliqued hexagons. The small hexagons sprinkled across the pillow can be made from your scrap stash and give… Read more ...