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Tutorial: Make a little girl’s jacket using a basic bodice pattern

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she adapted a basic bodice pattern to make a little girl’s reversible jacket. It has a Peter Pan collar… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hong Kong and bound seams

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home finishes up their series on machine sewn seam finishes with a tutorial showing how to make Hong Kong and bound seams. This is part 4 of their 4-part series. At the bottom of that post, you’ll find links to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated snow pants for a child

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child. Her tutorial is part 1 of her Make Your Own Snow Gear series. With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Applique on faux fur

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features. Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie

January 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cut away the neckline on a button up shirt

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline. The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette. What a cool idea!! She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add width to pants with color blocking

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

BurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants. Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to. [photo from BurdaStyle]… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY suspenders

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ballet Dress

January 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric tissue pouch

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fleece pajama pants with matching screenprinted t-shirt

January 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom] Looking for more… Read more ...