Anne Weaver – Page 1292

Tutorial: Perfect button placement with double-sided tape

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

I have button phobia. I don’t fear making the buttonhole itself, but the buttonplacement can make me a crazy woman. No sooner do I have the button perfectly stitched and well-secured than I stand back and notice that the button… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: No-sew dolly diaper

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan fromKojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make an easy no-sew dolly diaper. The edges don’t have to be finished because they’re made from felt, and sticky back Velcro works for the closure. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Buttoned tab-top curtains

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home gives step-by-step instructions for making a set of tab-top curtain panels. Button embellishments give the appearance of tabs that are buttoned around the curtain rod. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, tab, top,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket bib from fused plastic bags

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca and Maggie from Homemade Mamas made this pocket bib from fused plastic bags. It’s a fairly simple project, and requires only some fused plastic, bias tape, and a couple of squares of Velcro. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Reversible boy’s vest

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Saltwater Kids made this reversible vest for her son out of an adult-sized windbreaker and button-down shirt. The pocket on the button-down shirt becomes an interior pocket on the vest. Brilliant! See more photos of her refashion at Saltwater Kids… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Add a quick lining to a skirt

March 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from mmmcrafts shares a tutorial on her blog for adding a quick lining to a skirt. She came up with this approach to solve the problem of a store-bought skirt that wouldn’t stay put. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY doggy blanket

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member barefootbohemian shares a tutorial for making a warm jacket for your dog. This quick sewing project will have him (or her) warm and looking smart during the colder months of the year. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated apron with hot pads

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a cool kitchen twofer for you: an apron that doubles as a hotpad. At first glance it looks like just a pretty pleated apron, but the corners of the apron skirt sport built-in hot pads hidden underneath. Now reaching… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wedgie-free toddler yoga pants

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of wedgie-free toddler yoga pants out of an adult t-shirt. The round panel on the butt of the pants provides extra room for baby’s bottom, as well as an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt beret with cutout motif

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top. They also share the template for the cutout. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, beret, cout, motif,… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Kitchen on the Go” reusable baggie set

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Create Studio shows how to make her “Kitchen on the Go” reusable baggie set. This project was her submission into Week 3 of So You Think You’re Crafty. The baggie set includes a sandwich-sized baggie and a… Read more ...

It’s New: Maddie Bee apron top for girls

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brassy Apple shows off the newest addition to their pattern line – the Maddie Bee apron top for girls. It’s an apron-style top made to be worn over a t-shirt or a blouse. It looks fabulous out of the bright,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dino mittens!

February 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young boy, then you’re probably always on the lookout for fun and creative ways to keep them entertained. And what could be more fun than a pair of mittens that make them… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Handstitched quotation skirt

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When I saw this skirt by Gina Sekelsky at Lettergirl and Rich Inner Life, I let out a little squeal. As an entry into a contest for Alabama Chanin-inspired sewing projects, she incorporates Alabama Chanin’s distinctive reverse applique and handstitching. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Newsboy style cap for boys

February 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Antoinette from clevergirl.org joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a free pattern and tutorial for making a newsboy style cap sized just for boys. Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from clevergirl.org] [tags]sewing, tutorial, newsboy,… Read more ...