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Tutorial: Backpack memory pillow

September 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane fromMaiden Jane created a special memory pillow for her daughter’s friend, with a portion of a childhood school backpack as a focal point. And since the front of the backpack had a zippered pocket, the front of her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Teeny Tiny Keychain Coin Purse

September 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Look at these itty bitty frame pouches! Squeeal!! So tiny! So cute! They attached to a keychain and a’re just big enough to hold a couplf of spare coins. Or maybe your daughter’s earrings, when she takes them out of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler girl’s halter top singlet

September 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Over at Small Dreamfactory, you can download a free pattern for making a halter top singlet for a toddler girl. It’s easily sewn up out of knit fabric. I am loving the apple fabric she used in the one she… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Stitch a zipper to your skirt lining by machine

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When you install a zipper into a lined skirt, the pattern instructions usually call for stitching the zipper to the lining by hand. But that doesn’t you have to do it that way! Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Designs By Sessa shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make faux fur legwarmer jeggings for baby girls. They look like they are two separate pieces (legwarmers layered over a pair of jeans) but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Along Came A Spider Halloween headband

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Justine at Sew Country Chick made this Along Came A Spider headband for her daughter. Like many schools, her daughter’s school doesn’t allow the children to dress up in costume on Halloween, so Justine made this fun hair accessory for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shoreline Boatneck top, limited time only

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Swag Bag roomy zippered tote

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Christine from SewChristine shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Swag Bag. It’s a roomy tote bag big enough to hold clothes and necessities for an overnight trip. You could also use it as a beach bag or market tote. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl winter pajamas

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To shows how to make soft flannel winter pajamas for a little girl. Her tutorial includes how to make a pair of loose fitting pajama pants, using a pair of pants that fit your child… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add in-seam pockets to skirts and pants

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Pockets in skirts and pants are kind of a must for me. I do a lot of errand running – man, do I do I lot of errand running! And when I’m out running those errands, I’m likely to misplace… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for Halloween or dress-up

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up. And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. It uses a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Men’s shirt dress refashion

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to refashion a man’s shirt into a cute new dress for yourself. You’ll need to use a shirt that’s too big for you so it’ll hang long enough… Read more ...

Abby gives 5 tips for sewing teachers

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine. (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an easy peplum top

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist (whom I had the opportunity to hang out with at Sewing Summit, yay!!) shows how you can make a peplum top. It’s an easy adaptation from a basic t-shirt pattern. Her tutorial shows how to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Use a twin needle to hem knit fabrics

September 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Does hemming a knit fabric get you down? Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle

may be the answer. Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin… Read more ...