Anne Weaver – Page 1080 – Sewing

Tutorial: T-shirt refashion with oversized ribbon letter appliques

April 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kasia from Szyje no bo to lubie shares a tutorial showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into a tank with ribbon applique spelling out a texting abbreviation in oversized letters. This is such a fun idea, and with so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blooming Brooch with raw edges and handstitching

April 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Leigh Ann from Spincushion shows how to make this gorgeous fabric Blooming Brooch. It’s made from a lightweight sheer fabric, with raw edges and trimmed with contrast-y handstitching. The gray and yellow color palette for her example is FABULOUS! Get … Read more ...

Get it now: Free pattern for 1950’s party apron

April 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

From now until April 25, 2011, you can get a free pattern from Bramcost Publications for making this195o’s party apron. It’s made of organdy and trimmed with bias tape. I bet it would also be cute out of a quilting… Read more ...

Tutorial: You and Me waterproof picnic mat

April 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little mini picnic mat. It’s sized just right for two little bodies to share a bite to eat out in the lawn or at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Emma Pillsbury t-shirt refashion

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how she refashioned a plain t-shirt into this Emma Pillsbury-inspired top. Fabulousness!!! Get the tute. [photo from iCandy Handmade]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Girl’s ruffle strapped shirred sundress

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a girl’s shirred sundress with ruffled straps. The shirring is done with elastic thread, and makes a stretchy top. The shirred top also makes pretty gathers for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cargo shorts for kids

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make these long cargo shorts for kids. She calls them the Tasku Shorts, and she made hers out of a man’s dress shirt. The pintucks on the shirt make a cool detail… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloudy Day Applique Tote

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make Mommy Happy 30 Minute Dress

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Donya from Keeps Me In Stitches shows how she made this t-shirt dress in just 30 minutes. She calls it her Make Mommy Happy Dress and it’s made from an old t-shirt (bodice) and some knit yardage (skirt). You can… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ivory Sunlight Maxi Dress

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make her Ivory Sunlight Dress, inspired by a similar dress from J Crew. It’s made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Everything’s Coming Up Roses embellished knit skirt

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Everything’s Coming Up Roses skirt. It’s made from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty in Pink Lace Dress for toddler girls

April 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from Crafting in my Closet shows how she made this lovely Pretty In Pink Lace Dress for her toddler daughter. The lace overlayer is sooo pretty!! And I love the way the circle skirt hangs! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pinwheel hair clips

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make pinwheel hair clips. The little fabric pinwheels are easily made and are sooo cute in little girls’ hair! Get the tute. [photo from The Mother Huddle]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjusting the crotch on a pants pattern

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Trista from Sugardale shares a tip for getting the crotch to fit right on a new pants pattern. The original crotch was 1 1/2″ too low and needed to be raised. To help her get just the right fit, she… Read more ...

From my studio last week: April 18, 2011

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It was another one project week last week. And it was another project for myself. Woot! I ordered a bunch of different knit fabrics and they came in last week. I’ve been keeping my knit sewing to 100% cottons or… Read more ...