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Tutorial: Baby lounge pants from an old t-shirt, in just 30 minutes

February 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can make a pair of lounge pants for a baby out of one of your old t-shirts. The old t-shirt knit makes a soft, comfy pair of pants. It’s also an economical source of fabric. Rachel from Maybe Matilda… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom scarf

February 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this pom pom scarf! The big yarn pom poms stitched around the sides are so bright and happy! Stacie fromStars for Streetlights has the how-to on her blog. The design is inspired by a similar scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched button tab leggings

February 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a ruched button tab detail at the hem of a pair of leggings. What a fun little detail!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Me… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scout-inspired necktie

February 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a necktie, inspired by the scouting uniforms of days gone by. Cute! Get the tute. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Little Capelet

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sweet Little Capelet. This is such a pretty accessory for springtime! Get the how-to. [photo from Simple Simon & Co. on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring cleaning in your sewing room

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You (Leafy Treetop Spot) shares a tutorial on her blog showing what you need to do to give your sewing machine, serger, and iron a good spring cleaning. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chevron infinity scarf

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chevrons are EVERYWHERE this season. You can have them on a scarf, too, with a tutorial from Fleece Fun. The chevron pattern is pieced from two colors of t-shirt knit. Get the tutorial. [photo from Fleece Fun]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Elinor top with curved ruffle tab

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Elinor top for little girls. This sweet little top has a curved ruffle tab stitched down the front. Love!! Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a narrow hem on delicate fabrics

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a narrow hem on delicate fabrics. Get the how-to. [photo from Two Butterflies] … Read more ...

Tutorial: In-the-Loop iCozy

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Made by Marzipan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her In-the-Loop iCozy. A fabric loop across the back allows you to hold the gadget with just your four fingers, leaving you thumb free for navigation. Brilliant! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted crib sheets

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It’s not always easy to find crib sheets that match your nursery decor, especially if many of the items in the room are handmade. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make the crib sheets yourself. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper shamrock

February 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’m sure you’ve seen the cute flowers that people are making from zippers. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous gives it a St. Patrick’s Day spin and shows how to make a zipper shamrock. How cute is that! She even has a… Read more ...

Read all about it: Tips for sewing with minky

February 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A friend of mine recently made a baby blanket for her soon-to-arrive baby boy, and called me up mid-project to vent her frustration working with minky fabric. The fabric is soooo soft and snuggly, but it can stretch out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal Top

February 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her lovely Petal Top. The front of the shirt is covered in a cascade of round petal shapes. The design is inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a boatneck shirt to hide your bra straps

February 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If your bra straps keep peeking out from your boatneck shirt and you don’t want to layer a tank or cami underneath, Stephanie from The Petite Sewist has a quick fix for that. She sews bits of knit fabric to… Read more ...