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Lookie what she made: Harold and the Purple Crayon coat

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows the coat that she made, inspired by the classic children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon. In the book, the young Harold uses a purple crayon to draw an imaginative world… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper and wipes organizer

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a handy diaper and wipes organizer. The diapers are stored in the main portion of the zippered pouch. A second zippered pocket is on one side of the pouch, while… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kids Monster hooded towel

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesignsand kojobaby Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a hooded towel sure to appeal to little boys. Because there are no rules for monster faces, you let your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed t-shirt skirt with a yoga waist

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repurpose an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized skirt with a yoga waist. The foldover knit waistband is super easy to construct (no elastic casing!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paint and organza Petal Tee

March 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she uses fabric paint and organiza scraps to make this beautiful petal tee. Because she starts with a store-bought t-shirt, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eyeglass case from wool or felt

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this eyeglass case out of wool or felt. The soft fabric will help protect the lenses. It takes just an 8″x8″ square to make one. (You’ll also need bias tape and other notions). Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Luxe faux fur coverlet

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Need a little luxe in your life? Wise Craft shows how to make a beautiful faux fur coverlet. It’s lined with flannel to be extra warm and extra snuggly. Who wouldn’t feel completely spoiled cuddled up under one of these?!? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn inexpensive jewelry and felt scraps into hair accessories

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned inexpensive costume jewelry into pretty hair accessories. Felt scraps provide a base to attach the embellishments to, and keep them from poking or scratching your head. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless t-shirt refashion

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kat from KaydeeBunz shows how to turn a t-shirt into a strapless version of itself. It’s a quick and easy t-shirt refashion and looks sooo retro! Get the tute. [photo from KaydeeBunz]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a thread catcher from fabric strips

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Leanne from The Stitching Room shows how to make this cute pieced fabric basket. It’s just the right size to use as a thread catcher. It’s made from 8 strips of fabric, making this a great “scrap bag” project. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys’ monogram t-shirts with handstitched “sprinkles”

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

As part of Celebrate the Boy 2011, Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these monogrammed “sprinkle shirts” for little boys. The confetti stripes of color on the appliqued letters come courtesy of… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing tight curves

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to sew curves. Loose are fairly easy, but getting an accurate stitch line on a tight curve can be tricky. Her tutorial shows some tricks for making it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Build-your-own monster face pillow

March 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make a monster pillow that’s as much a toy as a bed accessory. It’s made from flannel and the eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created her Pottery Barn-inspired smocked curtains. They’re gorgeous!! The smocked look is achieved by making individual tucks in the fabric in a grid pattern. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric block with ribbon tags

February 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric baby block. Little ribbon tags are stitched in to the edges for baby’s fingers to grab a hold of. This would make a great gift for… Read more ...