Anne Weaver – Page 1097

Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled halter swimsuit

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut To Princess shares a 2-part tutorial showing how she made this awesome ruffled halter swimsuit for her daughter. I am LOVIN’ all of the ruffle detail at the top of this suit! Part 1 tells how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred maxi skirt

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beautiful spring days are here, but it won’t be long before we’re into hot, muggy summertime. And there’s nothing I love to wear more in the hot weather than long, loose skirt. Abby from Morning by Morning Productions shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bib extender to lengthen neck straps

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a bib extender, essentially a piece of ribbon with velcro at either end. When fastened to the back of a bib, it extends the neck piece of the bib to accommodate a growing… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces – oh my!

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sara vs. Sarah shows how to make shoelaces out of fabric strips. These are SO stinkin’ cute!! They even have those hard plastic ends that make them easy to lace, thanks to something called heat shrink tubing. (I… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Fishing Hole Roll felt playset

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a tutorial for makign this fun Fishing Hole Roll playset. The playset includes felt fishies and a pond for them to swim in (along with a handy little pouch to… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Best When Barefoot” smock top

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her “Best When Barefoot” apron top, a smock top that ties in the back. It’s open in the back with just a simple tie closure at the bust (like an apron), so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Back button closure for a dress or shirt

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a button closure for the back of a dress or shirt. A slit at the center seam is held together at the top with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress from 2 fat quarters

March 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Aubrey from Mauby’s shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a simple pillowcase dress. But instead of using a pillowcase, she uses two fat quarters – one for the front, and one for the back. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets… Read more ...

Free pattern: Googy Eggs basket for Easter

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fabric prints with wax paper stencil

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Green Eyed Monster shows how to use wax paper and fabric paint to create a custom print for your sewing project. I’ve seen similar projects with freezer paper, but didn’t know that it worked with wax paper as well. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Pea Sunday dress

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new skirt from a pair of baggy pants

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruby Murray continues her series on refashioning garments with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of baggy pants into a skirt. By starting with a pair of pants that already fit in the waist, you can complete the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Textured stripes pillow sham

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shows how she made the textured stripes on a new pillow sham for her bedding set. The monochromatic palette (hers is all white fabrics) let the textures of the fabrics and stitching become the stars of this beautiful pillow. … Read more ...

Tutorial: The Spring Cardi

March 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read more ...