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Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s tank sundress

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this pretty tank sundress for a girl. It’s actually a hack of one of her knit tank top, a previously published free pattern (fits girls’ sizes 3-8). … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle zippered pouch in 3 sizes

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make these fun triangle zippered pouches. Her tutorial gives dimensions to make them in three sizes: a larger pouch that could hold toiletries, a medium sized pencil pouch, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Giant ribbon and flower bow

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how she created the giant ribbon and flower bows that she used to make this gorgeous wreath. They’re made from fake flowers layered with gathered fabric and loops of ribbon. On a slightly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Splatter painted and stenciled t-shirt refashion for kids and tweens

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she refashioned a plain white t-shirt into this cool top for her tween daughter. She made the shirt more fitted, accenting the new seams with contrast zig zag stitching. On the front of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric sewing machine wall art

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can turn your smallest fabric scraps into a cute piece of sewing machine wall art. She uses Mod Podge

to create a single piece of fabric out of a pile of tiny… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed tote bag

July 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jenn from Sweet T Makes Three shows how you can make this pretty monogrammed tote bag. It’s a sturdy bag (made from two layers of duck fabric, plus interfacing), and roomy, too. Based on her cutting dimensions, this should make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern house placemats with flatware pockets

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Svetlana Sotak of s.o.t.a.k handmade guest blogs at Ellison Lane with a tutorial showing how to make these adorable house placemats. They’re pieced in two fabrics – one for the main house shape, and one for the roof. And look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple summer skirt with pockets

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make this breezy summer skirt. It’s a simple gathered skirt with wide elastic for a waistband, and pockets set into the side seams. Her tutorial includes a template for making the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas bird ornament

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how you can make this handsome Christmas bird ornament. Made from white fabric, he looks like a dove. Or if made from a red, he could be a cardinal. Or how about making a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fairy dress-up wings

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lainie from Maker*land shows how you can make a pair of fairy dress-up wings for a small child. These are more substantial than a pair of wire & sheer fabric wings like you’d find at the store, and I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beach tote with eyelet and cord straps

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to make this beach bag with cord straps. It’s easy to make – just a simple rectangular tote with cording and jumbo eyelets for straps. The size she shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ Pip Skirt with contrast pocket panels

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jenn from A Jennuine Life shares a tutorial for making her Pip Skirt. It’s a girl’s gathered skirt, but with deep pockets sewn into contrast side panels. It’s a super cute style that’s easy to make. Her tutorial gives cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tracing printable PDF patterns without a printer

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The convenience of printable PDF patterns (free or purchased) is that you can download them whenever you like and print them right then and there at your house. But you have to have access to a printer! When my printer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily t-shirt refashion

July 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make this lace back t-shirt. It’s an easy project when you use a doily for the lace applique. She shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can do it. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Rustic patchwork sachets

July 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make these rustic sachets. They’re shaped like tags and have a little loop at the top so you can hang them from a clothes hanger. A bit of wonky piecing and hand … Read more ...