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Tutorial: Shaping a garment to your waist and hips

November 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues the alterations series on her blog with a post all about reshaping the waist and hip area of a garment. She includes an explanation about when to use darts or when to use side seams… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add extra length to a fabric belt

November 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shey from Modesty is Pretty found a cute vintage fabric belt, but like many vintage finds, the waist was too small. She figured out a way to add the length she needed and she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s round yoked dress

November 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thendral from Kavin shows how to make a round yoked dress for a little girl. This is such a versatile style for a child! The loose sleeveless dress accommodates a growing body and is good for dressy or for play. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Acorn Knot Hat

November 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies. A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head. The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn, Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Diamond smocked t-shirt

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn… Read more ...

Free pattern: Retro space age Christmas stockings

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Jersey and wool felt Christmas stocking

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute. Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-mod Knit Sweater Dress

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make her Knit Sweater Dress. The sleeveless dress has a fabulous retro-mod feel. It’s made from two layers – a sweater knit material and a jersey knit lining. It’s inspired by a… Read more ...

Giveaway: Patchwork heart Christmas ornaments

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew created these lovely patchwork heart ornaments, and wants to share them with others. She doesn’t have enough to give one to everyone, but she does have a pair of heart ornaments to give away… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa and reindeer photo props

November 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re feeling blah about taking your family’s Christmas photos this year, why infuse some fun into the shoot with Santa or reindeer props? Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent calendar from fabric bags

November 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Mary Frances Project shows the Advent calendar that she made, and shares a quick how-to for making one of your own. The construction is simple – a fabric bag for each day, with printed tags indicating which… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion a pair of pants into a cool top

November 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows she made this cool top – out of a pair of pants! The pinstripe pants she used gives the top a sophisticated edge. Get the tute at Of Dreams and Seams. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby leggings with knee pads

November 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of leggings for a crawling baby. They have knee pads built in! How cute is that! Get the tute. [photo from Me … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruby’s Party Bag

November 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Our Cozy Nest shares a free pattern and tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a pretty purse. She calls it Ruby’s Party Bag, and it can be made out of three fat eighths of coordinating fabric prints … Read more ...

Tutorial: Printed elastic headbands packaged cute for gift giving

November 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these cute hairbands out of printed elastic. You just cut them to length and knot the elastic. It can’t get much easier than that!! But… Read more ...