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Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an adult sweater into a child-sized sweater. She shares the tutorial for Celebrate the Boy, but this works equally as well for the girls. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy mitered corners

February 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she creates pretty mitered corners. A mitered corner looks so nice when you make your own fabric napkins! Her method is a little bit different than other tutorials I’ve seen,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rockin’ Tie Tee onesie

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Rockin’ Tie Tee. It’s a onesie with an appliqued and painted argyle tie. This is soo cute!! Little man can get all dressed up without actually having anything tied around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Laptop bag with large front pocket

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a great bag to carry your laptop computer. The main portion of the bag holds the laptop, while a large pocket across the front hold your mouse and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a round bottom

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

April from Without a Map shows how to make a drawstring bag with a round bottom. She gives the measurements for the bag using a CD as a pattern for the base, but she also tells how to figure out… Read more ...

Review & Giveaway: ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section. I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there. And check back tomorrow because… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stuffed animal net with pom pom fringe

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stuffed animals multiply like crazy at our house. Every time I turn around, the little girl has gotten a new little stuffed friend. Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a net to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skinny jeans for toddler girls

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of skinny jeans in little girl sizes. She makes them from an old pair of jeans in a larger size so she can repurpose the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pastry mat from laminated cotton

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to use laminated cotton to make a pastry mat. The slick surface of the laminated cotton helps keep the dough from sticking. This is such a quick, easy project, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle bum pants for little girls

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Crafty Cupbard shows how to make a pair of ruffle bum pants for little girls. The stripes of ruffled fabric across the backside are sooo cute! Get the tute. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy Stripe Scrunch Scarf from fleece

February 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Fleece Fun to find out how to make this striped and scrunched fleece scarf. Choose colors with high contrast for a candy-stripe effect. You could make a lighter weight version by using t-shirt knit instead of fleece. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Playhouse table cover

February 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mama Crafts shows how she turned her dining room table into a fabulous playhouse for her daughter. She created a cover sized to fit the table exactly, and then added windows and doors and appliques to make it feel like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use zippers to create unique wall art

February 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to use zippers to create unique wall art. This is such a fun idea! And because zippers are available in such a wide range of colors, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a messenger bag boys will love

February 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how she made this super cool messenger bag for her son. But just because it’s made for a boy doesn’t mean it’s plain or boring. … Read more ...

Winner of Sewn With Love by Fiona Bell

February 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thank you for all of your comments entering the Sewn With Love giveaway! I enjoyed reading about all of the different garments that you remember from your childhood. One of my all-time favorite childhood garments was a verrrry 1980’s… Read more ...