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Free Sewing Pattern, Tutorial: Little boys’ linen pants from adult shirt-sleeves

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a pair of little boys’ pants out of the sleeves of a linen shirt. The linen fabric is lightweight and breathable for spring and summer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Interchangeable contrast cuffs for girls’ jeans

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I love the look of a contrast cuff on a pair of girl’s jeans, but the cute fabric prints can mean that the jeans only match a couple of tops. A laundry goddess I am not, so I need my… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter bunny tote from an old pair of sweatpants

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo show how to make an Easter bunny tote from an old pair of sweatpants. I love this! The long handles of the tote mimic the shape of bunny ears, and a simple circle appliqued to the body… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Needle organizer and scrap catcher

March 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Walter + Veronica share their latest project on their blog – a scrap catcher and sewing machine needle organizer/pincushion all in one. The grid on the pincushion portion has squares designated for different fabric types. This way you can easily… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ballet Bunny softies

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jo from Chubby*Hobby shares a free pattern and tutorial for these sweet Ballet Bunny softies. These little guys (and gals) are soooo cute!! And their narrow little builds make for easy snuggling by young hands. Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make covered buttons without a covered button kit

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make covered buttons without using those expensive covered button kit

s. A circle of fabric and a bit of handstitching is all you need, and it can… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Bunny finger puppets for Easter

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee offers a free pattern and tutorial for these cute little bunny finger puppets. I love the pop of contrasting color on the insides of the ears! Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from The … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew woven fabric rag rug

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Joanne from Craft Passion shows us how to make this no-sew rag rug. Instead of a braided rug that requires you sew the braided strips together, the strips in this rug are woven together. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Easter-themed egg cozies

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craft Sanity shares a tutorial showing how to make these super cute egg cozies. Make them now for an Easter-themed table setting, and then use them year round cause they’re just so adorable. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a maternity skirt

March 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Georgeina shows how to make a maternity skirt out of a regular skirt that was headed to the thrift store. The original was too tight, but when she was refashioning it to maternity she was also able to adjust to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered storage bins

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Annelise from Quarterlife Lifestyle transformed some less-than-attractive plastic bins from the dollar store into high-end fabric storage containers. All it takes is making a new cover. She shows you how in a step-by-step tutorial here. [photo from Quarterstyle Lifestyle… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter egg felt shape book

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this fun Easter-themed felt book. Each page is has an egg applique, and a pocket on the back page holds little felt shapes that can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lengthen girls’ jeans with a patchwork stripe

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melinda from Trotter Sweet Peas shows how you can lengthen a pair of girls’ jeans by adding a strip of patchwork. Instead of having the patchwork at the bottom, she adds it a few inches above, which allows you to… Read more ...

It’s new: Plush bunny Easter basket PDF pattern

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from The Idea Room introduces her newest PDF sewing pattern – a plush bunny Easter basket! The PDF is just $3.00. Read more and order from The Idea Room. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, pattern, PDF, plush,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Transform a 70’s shirt dress into retro chic

March 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The How-To Gal shows how she transformed an outdated, shapeless thrift store dress into a sophisticated dress with up-to-the-minute style. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she got this dress from an exclusive indie boutique. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...