Anne Weaver – Page 1075 – Sewing

Tutorial: Interchangable flip-flop back straps

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It solves the problem of the falling off flip-flop with interchangable straps to fit around the back of the foot. Brilliant! She shares a tutorial showing how it’s done. Go there now. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellish a t-shirt with scrappy flower applique

April 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becca from ThriftStitch shows how she reworked the neckline of a thrifted tee with scrappy flower embellishments. The appliqued flowers are so pretty and give the plain shirt an updated style that you’d expect to find in the higher-priced stores.… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Fleece boot socks

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from Studio Cherie shares free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making fleece socks for a pair of rubber boots

. The socks are soft and warm to keep your feet cozy on cold, wet days. The pattern is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered skirt from knit fabric

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog explaining how to make a tiered skirt out of knit fabric. More than just a step-by-step for making the skirt, she uses the project to help you better understand how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring Bias Scarf

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her pretty Spring Bias Scarf. It’s made from a sheer striped fabric, cut on the bias to create diagonal stripes. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy spring skirt with ruffle hem

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a spring skirt with a ruffled hem. The simple skirt has an easy elastic waist and can be made from just a yard of fabric. The ruffle around the hem finishes it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf with raw-edged binding

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift to make, why not a pretty scarf? The Purl Bee shows how to make a simple fabric scarf. It’s made from two layers of lightweight fabric (they used Liberty prints)… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Doll sundress with patchwork skirt

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

D.I.Y. Louisville shows how to make a pretty sundress for a doll. This simple dress can made to fit just about any size doll, perfect for a favorite dollie that doesn’t happen to match the standard doll clothes sizes. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tie for a dog

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial showing how to make a tie for your little doggie to wear. Won’t he be so handsome all dressed up for his next walk through the park? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a hair scrunchie

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Goodsell from Day to Day shares a tutorial showing how to make your own hair scrunchies. The fabric covered elastic bands are super handy (and comfortable) for ponytails, and you never can seem to have enough of them. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover for toddler chairs

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how she made slipcovers for the chairs at her child’s play table. With sashes tied in pretty bows across the backs, they look just like the grown-up versions you often see around… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ...

Tutorial: City Safari halter top

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come. The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered reversible gathered skirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits challenge at luvinthemommyhood (and published at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a layered gathered skirt. The skirt is neatly gathered… Read more ...