Anne Weaver – Page 1106

Tutorial: Quick and easy flex-frame pouch

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knight or princess dress-up costume for a child

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Modern Lady shows how to make a covered headband with an oversized bow, inspired by the ones worn by Blair Waldorf wears in Gossip Girl. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from The Modern Lady] Looking for more… Read more ...

Kimonos for baby Lily

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tote bag

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro Duffel Bag

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Saltwater Kids joins in Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-style duffel bag. Excuse me while I indulge in a little bit of of child-of-the-80s nostalgia. *sigh* Duffels were awesome then, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid-sized moccasins you can make yourself

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Arianne from Still Parenting shows how to make a pair of kid-sized moccasins. Each moccasin is made from a single piece of felt, cleverly shaped so it can be folded and stitched into a little shoe. The cuffs can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope clutch purse with ruffles

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make an envelope clutch with ruffles. I love this!! The ruffles peeking out of the envelope flaps reminds me of a ruffle bustle… Read more ...

Sewing PatternTutorial: Circle skirt onesie dress

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby share a tutorial on their blog showing how to create a circle skirt onesie dress. The skirt is sewn on to the onesie, so it still functions as a onesie while looking like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rodeo chaps for kids’ dress-up

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Lilybug Designs shows how to make a pair of rodeo chaps for kids’ dress-up. She used her daughter’s jeans as a pattern, and made them from a faux cowhide so they look like Woody’s from Toy Story. Sooo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s day tee

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a cute “lucky charm” t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with a combination of applique and freezer paper stencil. Get the tute. [photo from Naptime Crafters]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered lanyard pouch

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sweet Pea and Jojo shows how to make her Helen Lanyard Pouch. The pouch is named after her mother, a busy teacher always going this way and that, and who needed an easy way to keep up with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s recycled denim skirt

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux necklace to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt with a faux necklace. The knotted bead necklace hangs from buttons on the shoulders. It stays put while the child is wearing it, but comes off… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs at Momtastic with a tutorial showing how to make a Dr. Seuss-inspired tote bag. The red and white striped bag looks just like it stepped out of a Dr. Seuss book. She lined… Read more ...