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Sewing Pattern: Toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Craftster user cheytown shares a tutorial for making a toddler’s sundress from a man’s shirt. Though the dress is looks nice laid out flat, it’s much prettier in 3-d. Be sure to check out the pics of her daughter modeling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bamboo-handled bag

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Feeling the need for a new spring bag? Give this bamboo-handled bag a try. Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make one. Get the tutorial. [via The Long Thread, who made a very pretty bag of her own]… Read more ...

Tutorial: April flowers from fabric

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Skip the April showers and go straight to the flowers with this tutorial from Going Sew Crazy. These fabric flowers are pretty on stems in a vase, or use them sans stems for a brooch or purse embellishment. Get the … Read more ...

Cool tool: Stuffing Fork

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Heather Bailey posts a review on her blog of a new tool offered in her store. It’s the Stuffing Fork

, created by Barbara Willis. This little gadget is made to help you push the stuffing into pincushions, softies, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sidewrapped heirloom lining

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bunny at La Sewista! shows how to achieve a sidewrapped lining for an heirloom garment. According to Bunny, this lining technique allows you to add piping and other details on the garment while it is still flat. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Replace a worn out ribbed knit cuff

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Do the cuffs of your favorite long-sleeved tee or jacket look a little worse for wear? Laupre shows how to replace a worn out cuff. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, cuff, knit[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super sweet rabbit or kitty softie

April 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I squealed out loud when I first saw this little rabbit softie by Mairuru. He’s just so stinkin’ CUTE!!!! Mairuru shares a tutorial to make this little rabbit or a similarly styled kitty. Get the how-to. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a punky petticoat

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Karline posts on Urban Threads with a tutorial for this punk rock petticoat. Get the tutorial. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial, petticoat, twirl, skirt, punk[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Your little princess needs a crown

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Is there a little princess in your life? Then she needs a crown. Koala Brains shares a tutorial for making a crown from craft felt. Get the tute. Feathered Owl Halloween Costume Free Sewing Pattern Raccoon Costume Pattern Hack … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an easter egg pouch

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo show how to make this little drawstring bag shaped like an easter egg. They used felt, though you could adapt the pattern for cottons as well. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, easter, egg, drawstring, pouch, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fillable fabric eggs

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Look at these eggs by One Inch World! They’re small, they’re fabric, and they’ve got a little opening you can use to fill them with tiny little treats. Get the tutorial. [via One Crafty Place] [tags]sewing, tutorial, egg, felt,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chick, chick, chickadee

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cheep, cheep, peep, peep!! Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial for making this little felt chickadee. Get the how-to. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Mushroom pincushion

April 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The mushroom pincushion is a charming and practical sewing accessory where a spool serves as the base, providing a stable foundation. This creative project involves covering the spool with fabric and crafting a mushroom cap that sits atop it. Posh… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Beach towel poncho

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mama King from 4 Crazy Kings made this poncho for her daughter from two beach towels. She’s using it as a cover-up for her daughter after swimming lessons. Read more about this cool towel poncho at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless top from a pillowcase

April 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Closet Seamstress created this sleeveless top from a pillowcase, and created a downloadable pattern with instructions so you can make one of your own. Get the tutorial, then raid your linen closet! [via Wardrobe Refashion] [tags]sewing, tutorial, top,… Read more ...