Anne Weaver – Page 1169

Tutorial: Turn slip-on shoes into princess slippers

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how she added a folded ribbon bow to her daughter’s slip-on shoes and turned them into princess slippers. It’s an easy no-sew project that can be completed in just 20 minutes. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy way to lengthen your jeans

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With jeans, there’s a fine line between perfect length and highwaters. If your jeans are verging on highwaters, Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows an easy way to get a little bit of extra length out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowl neck t-shirt refashion

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to take a pair of crewneck t-shirts and turn them into one awesome cowl neck shirt. She does it with just three seams! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double potholder that protects your wrists

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a double potholder that protects your wrists while carrying a hot dish or cookie sheet. These would make awesome Christmas gifts!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Boy Trifecta]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted gathered sleeve blouse from a man’s dress shirt

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beccy from Wipster shows how she refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a trim, tailored blouse for herself. She shortened the sleeves and added gathers. I’m loving the cuff detail! Check out her tutorial to see how it’s done.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy button wrap

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a cozy button wrap for the cold weather ahead. I love this! Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fun Funky Fleece Hat

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land finishes the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits month at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a Fun Funky Fleece Hat. It’s also a warm hat, with earflaps and two layers of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished sweater arm warmers

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog for making these super cute arm warmers. They’re made from the arms of recycled sweaters, with ribbons and embellishments to make them girl-fabulous. Get the tute. [photo from Brassy … Read more ...

Tutorial: Flirty Holiday Apron

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Just Sew Sassy guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make her Flirty Holiday Apron. This girly ruffled apron would make a great gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wavy stitched pleats

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Janet M. Davies from JMD Designs created a tote bag with stitched pleat details on the sides. The pleats are stitched down in alternative directions to create a wavy design. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Casserole carrier

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a casserole carrier. Make one now and you’ll be ready to take your favorite casserole to Thanksgiving celebrations and Christmas party potlucks. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Last call: PDF pattern giveaway from Lil Blue Boo

October 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Have you entered our giveaway for a free PDF pattern from Lil Blue Boo? If not, go to the giveaway post and enter now! Deadline is Monday, November 1, 2010. **The giveaway post says that entries are closed, but the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Footed jammies fix

October 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how she fixed the feet of the hand-me-down jammies that had ripped out. Rather than sending them to the trash pile, she cut them off at the ankles and added cuffs… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Great Onesie Extender

October 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to extend the life of a onesie – literally – by extending the crotch snap area. Don’t worry if you don’t have snaps or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lounge-y pajama pants from vintage sheets

October 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tamara from Ducky House shares a tutorial at The Vintage Sheet Blog showing how to turn an old sheet into a pair of lounge-y Don’t Get Out Of Bed pajama pants. The old fabric in the vintage sheet is… Read more ...