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Tutorial: Reshape a straight skirt hem into a “high-low” hem

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stacie fromStars for Streetlights shares a tutorial at The Fashion Spot showing how to reshape a straight skirt hem into one with this season’s very popular “high low” style – higher in the front, longer in the back. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked leggings for little girl

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make colorblocked leggings. These are SO cool, especially in the black and white that she used in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add hidden side pockets when making a skirt

May 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Very Homemade shows how easy it is to add hidden side pockets to the next gathered skirt you make. Get the tute. [photo from Very Homemade]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dimples pincushion

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for her Dimples pincushion. The simple shape allows a special fabric to grab center stage. I love the idea of using different prints for the top and bottom! Get the … Read more ...

Read all about it: Tips and tricks for refashioning sweaters

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jody Pearl gives some tips and tricks for cutting and resewing sweaters to create a beautiful upcycled garment. The stretchy knit of a sweater handles differently under the needle than a woven fabric, but she gives tips for cutting the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler sleep sac

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sleep sac for a toddler. The sleep sac is like a blanket that the child can wear, though unlike a blanket it can’t be kicked… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little boy’s surfer style swim trunks

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pair of lined swim trunks for her young son. The asymmetrical piecing on the legs gives them surfer style. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boxy zippered pouch

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy zippered bag. You can use it to hold pencils, make-up, or any of kind of small odds and ends you need to keep… Read more ...

Tutorial: Applique a t-shirt to show your home state some love

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt that shows some love for your home state. She shows it as a little boy’s shirt, but it would work equally well for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked skirt with a bow for little girls

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make her Melon Blocked Skirt for little girls. I love this skirt!! The colors are all fresh and melon-y, and a contrast band and bow at the bottom are absolute fabulousness. Get the … Read more ...

Read all about it: Teaching kids to sew

May 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag writes a post on her blog all about teaching kids to sew. She wrote the post in response to the many questions she’s gotten from her readers about helping children learn to sew. She writes about … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a little kid raincoat from laminated cotton

May 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make a little kid raincoat from laminated cotton. The waterproof fabric is a good choice for a raincoat, especially in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Milkmaid Skirt in grown-up sizes

May 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial showing how to make a grown-up version of her Milkmaid Skirt. The original tutorial was created for little girls, but her latest tutorial tells how to make one in an adult size. I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod Shift Dress for little girls

May 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make her Mod Shift Dress for little girls. It’s a simple little A-line dress trimmed out with bias… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wall mounted mail organizer from fabric

May 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a fabric mail organizer. One large pocket is for the incoming mail, the other for the outgoing mail. It hangs on your… Read more ...