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Tutorial: Simple drape-neck toddler dress

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this simple drape-neck dress for a toddler. A necklace looped through the shoulder ties completes the look. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, drape, neck, cowl,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neck cowl and leg warmers from an old sweater

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Megan Nielsen from MeganNielsen.com shows how to turn an old sweater into a neck cowl and matching leg warmers. This quick refashioning project can be completed in 10 minutes! Go to the tutorial. [photo from MeganNielsen.com] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oilcloth apron and rain bonnet

January 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hannah from Made With Love by Hannah and Knick Knacks and Ric Rac shares a free pattern and tutorial for an oilcloth apron that doubles as a rain bonnet. It’s a twofer! Go to the tutorial and free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Restore a lampshade

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deana Tierney May from CraftStylish shows how to breathe new life into an old lampshade by creating a new fabric covering. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, lamp, shade, lampshade, cover, recover, restore[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lined back pocket

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Sterns from J. Sterns Designs shows how to make a lined back pocket on your next jeans sewing project. A little flap of the lining fabric peeks out of the folded top. But don’t limit this to just jeans. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired ruffle neck henley from a hooded henley

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a henley hoodie into this J. Crew-inspired ruffled henley. The ruffle around the neckline gives it a softer, more feminine feel. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mix-n-match heart napkin rings for Valentine’s Day

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Make a special Valentine’s dinner even more special with these heart-themed napkin rings. They’re easy to make and because all the pieces button together, you can mix and match to get the look you want. Stamp a fun message on… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3-D hanging fabric hearts

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Create a garland of 3-D hanging fabric hearts with this tutorial at The Mother Huddle. This project was inspired by a similar garland in Pottery Barn. It’s a quick sewing project that makes use of small pieces of fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a hoodie

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The addition of a ruffle down the center zip takes this hoodie from drab to fab. Amy from The Idea Room shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Idea Room] [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, hoodie, refashion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edged burp cloth

January 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Homemade by Jill shares a tutorial and template for a raw-edged burp cloth. A set of these makes a great baby gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Homemade by Jill] [tags]sewing, tutorial, raw-edge, burp, cloth,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork potholder

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to vlijtig for the how-to for making this patchwork potholder. Go to the tutorial. [photo from vlijtig] [tags]sewing, tutorial, potholder, patchwork[/tags] Pot holders also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of soft fabric baby shoes

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make these Robeez

-inspired baby shoes. She made hers out of denim from an old pair of jeans. The recycled denim is both a sturdy fabric and a soft fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple sweater throw pillow cover

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this simple throw pillow cover from a sweater. A few of these tossed on your sofa lends a warm, wintry look. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use old undershirts to make an easy waistband

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Destri from The Mother Huddle shares her secret for easy elastic waistbands for little girls’ skirts. Instead of fussing with elastic and casings or zig zags, she repurposes the stretchy knit from her old undershirts. The result is a quick,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued pencil pouch

January 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you need a pencil or pen, do you find yourself fishing about at the bottom of your purse? You need a pencil pouch, and Katie from punk projects shows how to make one with a design appliqued on the… Read more ...