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Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sparkle Power] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Using a vintage button maker tool to cover buttons

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons. She uses an antique button making tool. I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog. [photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky] [via Craft Gossip Crafty Reviews Flickr… Read more ...

Free pattern: Unisex vest for little kids

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest. Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy. Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t. Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Alphabet beanbags from old t-shirts

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos. This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions. Go to the … Read more ...

What can you do with Twill Tape?

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out! [photo from Crafterhours] [tags]sewing, tips, ideas, inspiration, twill, tape, round-up[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Freezer pop sleeves

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make little fabric sleeves to slip over the end of a freezer pop. The fleece sleeve is not as cold for little hands as the bare plastic sleeve of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gymboree-inspired one-shoulder ruffle top for little girls

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls. She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree. I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder! Go to the … Read more ...

Tips for working with purchased sewing patterns

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal twirly skirt for toddler girls

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftastical!] [via Someday Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, petal,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strawberry drawstring bag with a tote bag inside

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag. At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry. When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY printed twill tape

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape. All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafterhours] [tags]sewing, tutorial, printed, custom, twill, tape, inkjet[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple reversible bag

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

verypurpleperson shows how to make a reversible bag. The simple lines will show off a fabulous fabric print. Go to the tutorial. [photo from verypurpleperson] [tags]sewing, tutorial, simple, reversible, bag, purse, tote[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby booties with nonskid bottoms

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dorothy from Come What May, and Loving It shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these baby booties with nonskid bottoms. Elastic around the ankles keep them snug and secure around baby’s foot. These would be soo cute out… Read more ...