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Lookie what she made: Granny skirt to school girl skirt

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Beccy from Wipster and magpie shows off her latest skirt refashion. She took a frumpy granny skirt and turned it into school girl cool just by shortening it and adding buttons. Adding granny skirts to my mental list of what… Read more ...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffle cardigan

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Laurel from Dart and Gather refashioned an ill-fitting boxy cardigan into this J. Crew-inspired ruffled cardigan. She took in the sides to give it shape and added some ruffled fabric, and now she has a stylish “new” sweater! She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Conversation heart Valentine’s treat bags

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Simply Feather shows how to make these felt treat bags shaped like the classic Valentine’s conversation hearts. What a cute idea!! This is a quick enough little project that you could make them for a whole class in just one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging plastic bag keeper & dispenser

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make this hanging keeper and dispenser for your plastic bags. Put your plastic grocery sacks in the top of the fabric tube, and then pull them out of the bottom when you need one later. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cross My Heart Valentine’s pillow

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

An argyle motif does double-duty as a Valentine’s theme in this Cross My Heart pillow by Melissa from The Polka Dot Chair and May & Mae. She shares a tutorial on her blog. Get the how-to. Check out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a scented rice pack to ease growing pains

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

It’s a fact that our kids grow up fast! While it’s fun to watch your child grow into their “big kid” selves, it’s no fun at all watching them suffer from growing pains. Emily from The Rubber Punkin created a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew book pillow

February 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The Lavendar Daisy shares a tutorial for making a no-sew pillow that’s shaped like a book. What you can’t see from this photo is that it opens up to reveal a “page” on the inside. Think of the possibilities! You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a new seat for a dolly stroller

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Little girls love taking their dollies on walks with doll-sized strollers. You can find them fairly often at yard sales, but often the seat has seen better days. Whether the seat is ripped, faded, or just not your cup of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a hooded bath towel for the kiddos

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Homemade Mamas shows how you can make a hooded bath towel. Starting with a bath towel makes one sized just right for kids to wrap themselves up in after they get out of the tub. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reusable snack bag

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Holy Craft has the how-to for making this reusable snack bag. Iron-on vinyl and a serger make this a quick, practical project. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Holy Craft] [tags]sewing, tutorial, reusable, snack, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zippered pouch shaped like a whale

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a zippered pouch that’s shaped like a whale. Isn’t he cute?? The zipper goes the length of his whale belly. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Lia’s Space]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped sachets for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped sachets. Fill them with scented rice for a sweet smelling Valentine’s gift. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Mother Huddle] Check out these sewing books for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a celebration garland

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fricknits made this celebration garland with her son in preparation for his birthday, which is a mere 6 months away. (Gotta love kiddos’ sense of time!) A fabric garland like this one can be used over and over, becoming a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sweetheart pincushion with reverse applique

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to use simple patchwork and reverse applique to make this Sweetheart Pin Cushion. A visit to your scrap bin will yield all the bits you need to make the patchwork heart. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s button-down shirt from adult-sized shirt

February 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version. By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of… Read more ...