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Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a ruffle

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ruffles are everywhere on clothes these days, from baby dresses to adult t-shirts. Cheryl from just pretty and a pretty cool life shows how to make a ruffle. Once you master the ruffle, you’ll be adding them to aprons, shirts,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a blind hem using your sewing machine

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Char from Crap I’ve Made show s how to create a blind hem on your sewing machine. A blind hem finishes off the bottom of a garment (typically a skirt or dress pants) with tiny little stitches that are practically… Read more ...

Tutorial: Here Comes The Sun throw pillow

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this sun-shaped pillow. It’s part of their series of tutorials in celebration of Earth Day. A sun pillow like this would be perfect on a patio chair, or it would also work well with… Read more ...

Tutorial: One-shoulder top from an old t-shirt

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this one-shoulder top out of an old t-shirt. Lovin’ the pleated fabric she stitched down over the asymmetrical neckline! Get the how-to. [photo from Craftopia] [tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, refashion, one,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer dress from a man’s dress shirt

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cubic Dreams… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ sundress with ribbon straps

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired fabric flower wreath

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely vintage-inspired wreath with ruffled muslin and pretty fabric flowers. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tea Rose Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffled, muslin, fabric, flower, wreath, vintage[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy envelope messenger bag

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows a tutorial for a quick envelop-style messenger bag. She whipped one up as a birthday present. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Salty Pineapple] [tags]sewing, tutorial, messenger, envelope, birthday, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pottery Barn-inspired sand dollar pillow

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Leslie and Melissa from Mamma Tortilla show how to make this sand dollar throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. The white/cream color palette, the sand dollar motif, and the rope embellishment have me dreaming of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pacifier pouch

April 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Many parents of small babies keep a paci with them at all times, just in case they need to quiet a fussing baby. Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for this handy little pacifier pouch to keep the paci… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a built-in slip for an A-line skirt

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

How many times has it happened that you’ve found the perfect fabric for a little springtime skirt, only to realize that the cute little print is also somewhat see-through? Bookworm Bethie (bWb) has the answer. She shares a tutorial for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a spring wreath with fabric bird and leaves

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a springtime wreath. She starts with a grapevine wreath and then adds a fabric bird and fabric leaves. The look is part nostalgia, part whimsical, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a Bubblegum Jumper for girls

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shares a tutorial for making her Bubblegum Jumper for girls. This simple gathered jumper is easy to make and easy to wear – perfect for a springtime wardrobe update! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a chalkcloth tablecover

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog for this chalkcloth tablecover. It’s super easy and the kiddos will LOVE being able to mark all over the table without getting yelled at! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Plunge neck tunic or dress

April 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Evyline Alexandra from Petite Crafterella’s Wardrobe shows how to make an awesome plunge dress (shown here) or tunic. Great for layering, this casual dress or tunic can be made with just a few easy seams. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...