Anne Weaver – Page 932 – Sewing

Tutorial: Dolman sleeve top

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a Dolman top. Love!! Shirts like this are like a secret weapon. They’re soft and drapey and comfy enough for every day running around, but still stylish and figure flattering so… Read more ...

Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth zippered toiletries bag

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make an oilcloth toiletries bag. The waterproof fabric is a good choice for a bag that will hold toothpaste and other items that could make a mess, but sewing on it is a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Removable cover for a bolster pillow

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a removable cover for a bolster pillow. The round pillow cover is quick to sew and has easy drawstring closures at the ends. She made a set of them for her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Paper bag pants for little girls

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of little girl’s pants with a paper bag waist. The pattern is for a girl size 2T to 3T, but the full legs give… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-seam top with retro style

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this retro top by Casey from Elegant Musings! Would you believe you could make it with just two seams? She followed a vintage 1950s pattern, and she gives a quick how-to on her blog if you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Dandelion Dress from refashioned shirts

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she turned two thrifted button-down shirts (men’s) into one super sweet dress for a little girl. She calls it her Dandelion Dress and it has a contrast apron sewn into the front, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petite frame purse with a ruffle and a bow

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their girly-girl Petite Purse. It’s an itty frame purse on a long strap, with ruffles across the top and a big bow on the front. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Playtime Crinkle Toes baby socks

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Playtime Crinkle Toes socks. It’s a set of crinkly soft toys sewn to the top of baby socks. These looke like they’d be… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Purse organizers and lined snack bags

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin from kojodesigns created a set of fabric pouches and lined snack bags to keep her purse organized, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric pouches are big enough to hold a change of clothes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this little girl’s playdress, inspired by a similar dress from JCrew. The little bow at the waist is just so cute! She includes a free pattern for a size 5 dress, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple lightweight scarf

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how she made this lightweight scarf. She used a few pages of her local newspaper as the pattern. The sewing was so quick and so easy, she made one for each day… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY diaper bag with loads of pockets

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Couple shows how to make a diaper bag with loads of pockets – side pockets for sippie cups, and interior pockets for diapers and wipes and all the other stuff you need to carry. A large flap folds over… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stretch lace and gathered chiffon dress

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Cation Designs shows how she created this gorgeous vintage-inspired dress with a stretch lace top and a gathered chiffon skirt. The look is pure romance – it would be lovely to wear on a Valentine’s date!! The design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Honeycomb stenciled fabric, plus a template

February 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ching from LARK Handmade and Intergalactic! Galactic! Galactic! shares a template and tutorial on her blog for making your own honeycomb print on a fabric. She gets the crisp clean edges by using a freezer paper stencil method. She lives… Read more ...