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Tutorial: Little boy’s skinny cuff trousers

May 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these cute skinny cuffed pants for her little boy. The styling was inspired by clothes she sees and loves at J. Crew Kids. You’ll need… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use lace trim to lengthen a shirt that’s too short

May 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how a strip of lace trim may be just the fix you need for a shirt that is too short. It adds length the shirt with a style that is similar to many designer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase style knit nightgown

May 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Bridget from Everyday Chaos shows how to make a little girl’s summertime nightgown. It’s essentially a pillowcase dress, though made out knit yardage instead of an actual pillowcase. The lightweight knit is comfy for bedtime, but the nightgowns are cute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boys’ collared vest

May 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s collared vest. The double lapel and faux welt pocket give it dressed up style, though these details could be omitted if you wanted to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy knotted fabric wreath

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shows how to make scrappy knotted fabric wreath, no sewing required. For a truly scrappy look, hit your scrap stash for all the strips. For a color-coordinated scrappy look, you can buy small cuts of a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dinosaur hoodie

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Diana from Whatever Dee Dee Wants shows how to make a cute dinosaur hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, starting with a purchased hoodie and adding the felt dinosaur spikes down the back. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-knit knitted handbag

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I love the look of knitted projects, but I just can’t make my hands hold the needles right to actually do it myself. Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric blocks for baby

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make set fabric blocks for baby. They’re stuffed with polyfil, but the sides are lined with a fusible fleece to help them keep their shape. The American Sign … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stamp some labels for your handmade clothing

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill makes many of her children’s clothes. Now that she’s handing down some of her handmade clothes to children outside of her household, she realized that she needed to label the clothes so the recipients will… Read more ...

Fabric buying and stash strategy

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Badskirt reflects on her fabric stash: what she buys, how much she buys, and how that affects her creativity. How about you? Do you have a stash strategy? Go to her article and get into the conversation. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Greek style top and skirt from a maxi dress

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Whitney from Freshly Given made this gorgeous Greek style top and mini skirt out of a maxi skirt. It’s a little-to-no sewing project, and she shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Get the tute. [photo from Freshly… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion full length leggings into ruffled shorties

May 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to turn a pair of full-length leggings into ruffled shorties. The extra length that you lop off to turn them into shorts is used to make the rows of ruffles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a shirred waistband to turn a too-big shirt into a blouson shirt

May 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a bit of shirring at the bottom hem may be just the fix for a shirt that’s too big. The shirring cinches it in and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily collar for a top or dress

May 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Homemade by Jill guest blogs at Project Run and Play showing how you can use a purchased doily to make a collar for a top or dress. It’s a quick way to add a beautiful detail to a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy baby dress from an adult knit shirt

May 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how easy it is to turn an adult t-shirt into a cute little baby dress. I am loving the mix of the green polka dot and yellow stripes in her… Read more ...