Anne Weaver – Page 1105

Tutorial: Lengthen or shorten a pants pattern

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re making a pair of shorts, you may easily find yourself needing to alter the length, making them either longer or shorter. This sounds like it would just be a matter of chopping off the length, or adding extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty ruffle tee from a pair of plain t-shirts

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial on 30 Handmade Days showing how she made a ruffle tee from a pair of plain t-shirts. The crewneck becomes a scoopneck, and the body of the shirt gets covered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a bodice

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial showing how she lines a bodice for a dress. Lining the bodice not only makes a pretty inside, but it eliminates the need for facings or bindings. Amanda from Kitschy Coo saw her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Car seat blanket

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a car seat blanket. The soft blanket is shaped so that it fits inside a carseat (with slits for the straps) and can wrap around baby to keep her warm. Brilliant! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add wings to a pair of shoes

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sophie from Roubidou joins in Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to add Hermes-inspired wings to a pair of sneakers. They won’t make the shoes run any faster, but I’ll bet your little guy (or girl) will think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love You Forever little girls’ skirt

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at No Big Dill with a tutorial showing how to make her Love You Forever skirt. This sweet little girl’s skirt is inspired by the children’s book of the same name,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Resize a man’s polo to fit a small child

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to resize a man’s polo to fit a small child. If the neck or collar are too big for the child’s small frame, she shows how to resize those as well. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Lauren credit card wallet

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Priti from Fab Indian Fabrics and Arm Candy For You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little credit card wallet. It has a snap closure and a trigger clip to attach it to your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angry Bird costumes

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread made a set of Angry Birds costumes for her friends to wear to a festival, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The oversized and stuffed costumes are so awesome! And the design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven fleece Easter basket and softie eggs

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make an Easter basket and eggs – all from fleece. The basket is actually woven from strips of fleece. Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun] Looking for more Easter themed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add interest to a plain sweater with freezer paper stencil

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lara from Less Cake {More Frosting} guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to update a plain cardigan with a bit of freezer paper stencil. She created the intricate damask and swirl stencils with her Silhouette machine. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute monster taggy toy with handle

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this super cute monster taggy toy. Squeeeeal! Look at that big monster mouth – it’s also a little handle! And his hair is made from ribbon tags. This would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic Boys Wallet

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make her Basic Boys Wallet. The suiting makes such awesome wallets! And with grommets and brads and scrap leather, they’re anything but “basic”. They open up to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a dog coat from a baby bib

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew leather drawstring coinpurse

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a simple leather drawstring coin purse, no sewing required. It’s lined with fused fabric, and a lace threaded through holes cinches it up. It’s a quick, easy project and… Read more ...