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Tutorial: Little girls knit dress with pockets

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shows how you can make a basic knit dress for a little girl. I used to love putting my daughter in this style of dress when she was little! The knit dress is comfortable for everyday… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween ornaments. Included are templates to make a candy corn, a skull, a haunted house, a gravestone, and a moon & bat. They’re… Read more ...

A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this fringed leather clutch, no sewing required

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this fab fringed leather clutch – with no sewing! The long fringe down the sides is a dramatic detail. but guess what? That fringe down the sides actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom pillow covers

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can whip up some fun pom pom pillow covers. It’s easy to include pom pom trim when sewing together your pieces. The pom pom trim adds texture and a bit of whimsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to repair small holes in knit fabric

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues by Agy shows how you can repair small holes in jersey knit fabrics. You know, those tiny holes that pop up at places where the fabric gets extra wear – at the corners of pockets, in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped wooden spoons

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These fabric wrapped wooden spoons have me thinking of Christmas gifts. A set of these spoons would make such a nice handmade gift! Alice & Lois shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. And yes, they say you… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Kids long sleeve raglan sleeve t-shirt

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a kids raglan sleeve t-shirt. The long sleeved raglan tee works equally well for boys and girls. The raglan sleeve lends itself well to mixing prints, which is a plus… Read more ...

Read my review and giveaway of Playful Hoodies

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Looking for some quick Halloween costume ideas? I’ve just posted a review & giveaway for Playful Hoodies: 25 Reinvented Sweatshirts for Dress Up, for Costumes & Fun by Mary Rasch. Be sure to read all the way to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather bottom reusable market tote

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial at Little House Living showing how you can make a reusable market tote. The leather (or vinyl) at the bottom isn’t just a pretty color blocking design. It also reinforces the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY sequin skull t-shirt, no sewing required

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this sequin skull t-shirt with no sewing required. Skulls are obviously fun to wear for Halloween, but they’re fun to wear all year, too. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Pumpkin witch legs, plus a printable

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a cute pumpkin project, no carving required. Simply make a pair of witch legs to put under the pumpkin, and tack a sign saying “I’ll get you my pretty” on the front. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY girls leggings for fall layering

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Leggings are a girls wardrobe necessity, especially in fall as the temperatures start to drop. You can layer them under shorter skirts and dresses for extra warmth, or for modesty when playing on a playground. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress up as a rotary cutter and cutting mat for Halloween

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This being a sewing blog, I figure most of our readers will immediately recognize what this Halloween costume is. A rotary cutter and cutting mat! And not just any rotary cutter, an OLFA brand cutter with the signature black… Read more ...