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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Little girl A-line skirt

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial over at Craft Snob showing how to make an A-line skirt for a toddler girl She shows how to make a super simple pattern based on your child’s measurements, and then how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle 4 t-shirts into one color blocked maxi dress

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this color blocked maxi dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. One shirt becomes the bodice, and three more get pieced together to make the long skirt. Because the bodice and sleeves… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snow White t-shirt for a grown-up princess

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Little girls aren’t the only ones who want to dress up like princesses. Sometimes grown-ups want to dress up, too. Especially for a family trip to Disneyland. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a Snow White t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Child’s apron from wipe-clean vinyl fabric

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

When Autie from iCandy Handmade saw a child-sized vinyl apron over at a friend’s house, she wanted to make one for her own girl. And why not? The vinyl wipes clean easily, which is a huge plus when a child… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tufted pillow with rainbow pom pom trim

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I have a weakness for pom pom fringe. Now make those pom poms in multi-color, and put them around a solid white pillow and I’m in love. The tutorial is over at Sew4Home. The multi-color pom poms are by Simplicity,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Towel Vest swim cover up

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady made this Towel Vest swim cover-ups from a towel. It slip on like a jacket, with ties at the front to keep it put. The design is based on a cover-up that her… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Everyday Bag

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make her Everyday Bag. It’s roughly 8″ x 16″, with rounded corners and an inside pocket to hold a phone. A button and loop make the closure. It’s quick to sew up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knit pants

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to sew a pair of knit pants. It’s a quick, easy project. You can make your won pattern using a pair of sweat pants that fit you. The stretch knit will have the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll bedding – mattress, blanket, and pillow

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a set of doll bedding. You can make it to size to fit any doll bed or cradle. Her tutorial includes how how to make a mattress, a blanket, and a matching… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper trimmed seams

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew show show to make zipper trimmed seams. It’s a cool way to finish off a seam! It’s like piping, but edgier. She used the zipper trimmed seams on a pair of shorts she made for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summer Whimsy skirt for little girls

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Caila from Caila Made shows how to make her Summer Whimsy skirt for little girls. It’s a gathered skirt with deep pockets from contrast fabric pieced into the sides. It’s certainly a pretty skirt for summertime, but it would also… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed twill D-ring belt

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how to make a twill D-ring belt. Faux leather finishes off the ends. And since you can rarely find the twill webbing in the color you want, she also shows how she… Read more ...

Cheryl’s favorite supplies for pattern drafting

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Top 5 Supplies for Making Sewing Patterns

Whether you’re altering a pattern to make it fit, or drafting up a variation of a cool purse you saw at a store, sooner or later most sewers will need to make their own patterns. Cheryl from Sew Can Do… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Boy Romper

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a romper for a baby boy. Rompers are long-time favorite babywear. You can make it up in a fresh new print, or go for a more classic fabric. Her pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hemlock Tee

August 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shares a free pattern for making her Hemlock Tee. It’s a loose, boxy tee with three-quarter sleeves. It’s shown here out of a stripe, but her she also shows a cool color blocked version. (LOVING… Read more ...