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Idea file: New life for an old concert shirt

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from A Vintage Crafty Adventure shows how she created a new version of a much-loved B-52s concert shirt. The original shirt had grown thin from years of wear, but the image on the front was still going strong. Her… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stormy Weather appliqued knee high socks

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If April showers are getting you down, maybe these Stormy Weather socks would cheer you up. It’s a free project from Lark Crafts. They’ve got a tutorial and an applique template for you to download from their site. It’s an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make her Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag. She made it to hold her projects (sewing, knitting, crochet, etc.) but it would also be nice to tote books to the library. Go to her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase pajama pants

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

A standard pillowcase can be turned into a cute little girl’s dress or a skirt, but you can also turn it into a pair of child’s pajama pants. Mama Fish shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Seat Back Entertainment Organizer, plus a tutorial

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Little kids sure need a lot of stuff in the car with them, don’t they? From drink cups to coloring books to tissues and more. Jen from Jennuine Design and A Jennuine Life made a Seat Back Entertainment Organizer to… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Mikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how. The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie. Go to her blog for the tute. [via Refashion Co-op… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered sketch book bag

April 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make a small zippered bag. She designed it to hold a small sketch notebook, but you could adjust the dimensions to make one to carry a tablet or small laptop. There are plenty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric appliqued flower pillow

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make her Shabby Chic Flower Pillow. The flowers across the long skinny pillow are made from layers of scrap fabric circles. The colors and patterns… Read more ...

Tutorial: Duct tape dress form

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go. They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring. Deby from So Sew … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt. With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew. Go to her tute. [photo from Dabbles and Babbles]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a woman’s skirt

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Becky from U Create shows how she made a simple doll’s dress out of a woman’s skirt. The waistband of the skirt became the bodice, and the side zipper became back closure. Go to U Create for the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued word pillow covers

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Portia from Miss P shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made these appliqued throw pillow covers. Each has a four-letter word stitched to the front. (But these are nice four-letter words, like HOME and SNUG and LOVE.) Go to … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Allie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls. It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves. The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist bodice. The pattern is in… Read more ...