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Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Quick and easy toddler dress from an adult blouse

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a toddler dress out of an upcycled loose-fitting adult blouse. It’s a quick, easy project that can be done in about an hour. That’s less… Read more ...

How important is the bias in your bias trim, anyway?

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When a pattern calls for bias trim, do you ever find yourself wondering if you could get by with cutting the trim on the straight grain? Beth from Project: Project experimented with trim cut on the bias and on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt refashion

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with a ruffled button placket down the front. Okay, so the buttons aren’t functional, but they sure are decorative, no? Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Car-shaped floor mats

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these fun floor mats shaped like cars. They include handles at the top for easy carrying. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, car, floor, mat, play[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique with used dryer sheets

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

My husband and I have a running battle over dryer sheets. He likes them, I do not. However, after seeing this tutorial by Vanessa from V & Co. and Uptown Jane, I may have just had a change of… Read more ...

Easter Sewing Pattern Binky Baby Bunny

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you love the Binky Baby Bunny from mmmcrafts, you’ll be thrilled to see that you can now make her an Easter Binky Baby Bunny with these accessories. The pattern is called Bibs & Booties and costs $5.00. In this… Read more ...

Tips for bubble-free interfacing

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ann from Gorgeous Fabrics (an aptly named store) shares some tips on her blog for achieving bubble-free interfacing. If you are plagued by buckled or bubbled interfacing, read her tips to find out how to get a smooth fuse. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make boys’ boxer briefs from old t-shirts

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy’s Couture shows how to make a pair of boys’ boxer briefs out of two old t-shirts. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Nancy’s Couture] [via Fireflies & Jellybeans] [tags]sewing, tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Pebbles” scalloped twirly skirt with peek-a-boo tulle

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a “Pebbles” skirt – named so because the scalloped edge and tulle are reminiscent of the outfit worn by the character of the same name on The Flintstones. What a fabulous skirt!!!… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little lamb pillows

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little lamb pillows. These little guys make me think of Easter, but there’s really no reason you couldn’t display them all year. Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Graffiti van pillows or appliques

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial at I Love To Create for making these graffiti’d van pillows. Don’t need a stuffed graffiti’d van? Make an applique instead! Go to the tutorial. [photo from I Love To Create] Looking for more… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow covers with ruffled trim

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for making a throw pillow covers with ruffled trim around the edges. Make a couple for your couch, or to dress up your bedding ensemble. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Raise a neckline with a simple gather

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cara from Bigger Bolder Happier and DI Denizen shows how she raised the neckline of a top using a simple gathering stitch. The result is a pretty neckline with less “exposure”. Go to the tutorial. [photo from DI Denizen] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add ruffled trim with no raw edges

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to …the world more beautiful to find out how to add ruffled trim to the edge of a garment with no raw edges. The raw edges are encased within the bottom seam for a clean finish. Get the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern How To : Tracing vintage patterns

March 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve got a vintage paper pattern that is particularly fragile, or that needs to be graded to another size, then you’ll need to trace the pattern before you begin your project. Casey from Elegant Musings shares information on her… Read more ...