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Tutorial: Panel dress/jumper for baby girls

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Measuring Tape shares a tutorial for this panel dress/jumper for baby girls. It’s sized for babies 6-12 months, though you could alter the pattern for bigger or smaller dresses if you needed. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Owl soft sculpture

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps , and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction made this stunning owl soft sculpture. I love the way the little guy is posed, and his face is so expressive! The raw edged… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eight-panel twirly skirt

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wee Folk Art tells how to make this eight-panel twirly skirt for little girls. Think of all the different fabric combinations you could use with this skirt! Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, eight, panel, 8, skirt, twirly[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tips: Altering a maternity pattern for post-partum

June 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These days, it’s relatively easy to find clothes to wear while you’re pregnant. However, clothes to wear AFTER you’re pregnant is another story. No longer as large as your pregnant self, but nowhere near as small as your pre-pregnant self,… Read more ...

Organize your fabric stash

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

It seems that no matter how hard I fight it, my fabric stash seems to take over the house. Is this the case for you as well? If so, check out the tips from Alicia Thommas at Janome Sew4Home for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Round yoke sleeveless blouse

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I think I’ve found the next top I’m going to make for myself. It’s going to be one of these round yoke sleevelss blouse, AKA The Anthrolopology Top, by My Mama Made It. Go to the tutorial, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Turkish corner on a decorative pillow

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: This link is no longer active. If you know of another tutorial showing how to do this technique, please send it my direction! Christine Sews shows an easy to way to simulate a Turkish corner on a decorative… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sleepover sack

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This sleepover sack by The Home EC Teacher’s Daughter has enough room to tote your sleeping bag as well as a toothbrush, brush, and other essentials. And made out of a fun designer print, they’re so much prettier than the… Read more ...

Video Demonstration: Alex Anderson’s 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alex Anderson’s new 4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool combines a seam ripper, stiletto, presser, and turner into one convenient tool. C & T Publishing blog shares a video of Alex Anderson demonstrating how to use her new tool. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Embroidered handkerchief bandana

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Wee Folk Art shows how to make this sweet handkerchief bandana. They start with a plain square of fabric and do the embroidery, but you could skp this step if you had a piece of vintage table linen or handkerchief. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a sundress/romper for your little girl

June 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Shelley Detton of 7 Layer Studio shows how to make this adorabel sundress/romper for a little girl. Get the tute. [tags]sewing, tutorial, sundress, romper, toddler, girl[/tags] Looking for more sewing patterns for Girls summer dresses? Check these lovely sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple t-shirt transformation

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Stop Staring and Start Sewing breathes new life into a formerly unremarkable tee. She added a small ruffle to the center of the neckline and cinched in the extra fabric right under the bust. I love this idea for making… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic handprint placemats

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These patriotic placemats are personalized with a red, white, and blue version of each family member’s handprint. Homeworkshop.com shows you how. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, patriotic, placemat, handprint, hand, 4th, July[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star coasters for 4th of July

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Show your red, white, and blue on 4th of July with these patriotic star coasters by The Sproutz Store Blog. They were made using aThe Sproutz Store charm pack. Go to the tutorial. Looking for 4th of July… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle skirts for little girls

June 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Little girls love ruffles. Lots of them. Lots and lots of them. Find out how to make this ruffled skirt from Little Birdie Secrets. Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, ruffle, skirt, toddler, girl[/tags]… Read more ...