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Tutorial: The Everyday Skirt from stretch knit fabric

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Everyday Skirt. It’s made out of a stretch knit fabric with an easy – and comfy – foldover waistband. Four panels give it an A-line shape. If you’re using a striped… Read more ...

Tutorial: Galaxy scarf

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial over at Scarves.net showing how to use fabric paint to create a galaxy effect on a scarf. You starts with a purchased scarf, but you could always make your own from some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible detachable apron for a little girl’s dress

July 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows how to make a reversible apron for a child’s dress. This is such a cute addition to a dress!! She designed it to attach to the waistband with buttons so you can… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled Patchwork Shorts from repurposed tees

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom guest blogs at Sew Country Chick with a tutorial showing how to her Upcycled Patchwork Shorts for boys. They’re made from a patchwork of knit fabric repurposed from old t-shirts. The snippets… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute bandana apron

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs turns her weekly sewing tutorial over to her daughter this week, with a tutorial showing how to make a child’s apron out of a bandana and a length of ribbon. Her daughter designed and sewed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triple tuck detail

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

This triple tuck detail is so gorgeous! Caitlin from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how to do it. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Coletterie]… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Emily Tao has a new addition to her series of pattern drafting video tutorials. This one shows how to draft a pattern for a collar and a collar stand. She starts with the shirt’s front and back neck measurements,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron Halter Top for baby girls

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Honeybear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make her Apron Halter Top for baby girls. The straps criss cross in the back and tie in a pretty bow on the front. She made… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Strapless bridesmaid dress now has lace sleeves

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows her clever solution to the strapless dress problem. You know, the dress that is perfect in every way – except for the fact that it’s strapless and you want the security of sleeves? She … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered lace skirt

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

In yet another cute skirt tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series, Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a layered lace skirt. You can find the tutorial over at Project Run and Play. Go there to get the … Read more ...

Use specialty presser feet to stitch down bulky trims

July 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sewing on decorative trims can be difficult, especially the ones with bulky pom poms or beads on them. Luckily, there are specialty presser feet you can use to make it easier. Sew4Home gives the run down on 19 of these… Read more ...

Free pattern: Hedgehog pincushion or softie

July 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lainie from Maker*land shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the cutest little hedgehog pincushion. Look at her little hedgehog nose! And the faux fur “spikes”! And those little ears and the pretty itty bow! If you don’t want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered pillowcase dress for little girls

July 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby riffs on the classic pillowcase dress by adding an elastic neckline and waist – their Gathered Pillowcase Dress. They share a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tute. [photo from Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf bag

July 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this scarf bag by Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom made! The large scarves create a floaty, drapey effect, while an inner bag of stronger fabric holds your belongings. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: One-shouldered Obi Dress for girls

July 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how she made her Obi Dress for girls. This is such a pretty dress!! It has a one-shouldered bodice, a tied sash waist,… Read more ...