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Sewing pattern Tutorial: Plaid and lace schoolgirl skirt for toddler girls

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

A simple drawstring skirt gets taken to school when it’s made from a wool plaid and cinched with a strip of lace. Make one for your toddler girl with this tutorial by Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns. Go to … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Rolled fabric flowers

February 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rhonna Farrer shares a video tutorial at House of 3 that shows how to make these vintage-inspired rolled fabric flowers. The pearls make them look like little birds’ nests! She shows it with strips of ink-jet printed silks, but I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend the worn spots on your jeans like the pros

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Distressed jeans are a hot look. But falling apart jeans are NOT. Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares her “cat and mouse” technique for patching a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a sleeping bag for your Webkinz

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Monique from inside number twenty shares a tutorial for making a sleeping back for your Webkinz pets. This would make a fun gift for any kid who loves to collect Webkinz. Go to the tutorial. [photo from inside number … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt skirt for toddlers

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew Much Ado offers a tutorial for making this adorable little ruffle skirt for your toddler girl out of an adult-sized t-shirt. It’s good for running and playing, but the ruffles are oh, so girly! Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric scarf

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jo Jo & Sew made this gorgeous scarf out of scrap fabrics. The layers of delicate fabrics are both sophisticated and romantic. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Jo Jo & … Read more ...

Review and giveaway: Sew Liberated

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists. In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist

, Meg McElwee captures… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated shopping tote

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated shopping tote. Now you can take a reusable shopping bag with you to the grocery store, and keep your food cold until you get home! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home… Read more ...

Tutorial: I-Spy Storytelling soft fabric blocks

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make these soft I-Spy fabric blocks that double as storytelling blocks. Stack them and play with them like blocks, or give them a roll and use the pictures as story-starters. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Plush flowers in pots

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bird from Bird Crafts guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make these soft fabric potted flowers. These plush flowers are such a fun decoration for early spring! Go to the tutorial. Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging trinket keeper for kids’ treasures

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper. It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It offers a tutorial for making this Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank top. Look at those layers and layers of filmy petals! Divine!! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered flower tank

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laurel from Dart and Gather made this flower tank, inspired by a this shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It. The large gathered flower applique is dramatic and feminine. Want to make one for yourself? Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Long skirt for little girls from a jersey sheet

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Pumpkinbear and Craft Knife shares a tutorial for making this long gathered skirt for little girls out of a jersey sheet. You can find all kinds of fun kid prints in jersey sheets. Take a look at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Be My Valentine bookmarks

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these sweet stitched house-shaped bookmarks. Applique a heart and add a Valentine’s sentiment to make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...