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Tutorial: Vintage “Magic Blouse” from the 1950s

January 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ring in the Vintage New Year  continues at Bramcost Publications with a free pattern for making this 1950s vintage “magic blouse” tutorial.  The elegant wrapped blouse is made from a rectangle of jersey fabric.  Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover

December 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover.  Part 1 of the tutorial shows how to make the knotted detail in a square of jersey knit.  Part 2 tells… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snow Pixie Hat for babies

December 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Why are pointy hats so cute on little baby heads?  I don’t know why, but I’m reduced to a puddle whenever I see a little elfish hat on a baby.  This Snow Pixie Hat tutorial that Meg McElwee from Sew … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a pair of leggings

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to make your own pair of leggings.  You make the pattern from a pair of leggings you already own and that you know fit you.  She made hers from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Asymmetrical cropped jacket for little girls

November 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Schwin W. from Schwin &  Schwin guest blogs at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to make an asymmetrical cropped jacket for toddler girls.  Hers is made from a soft jersey knit.  Love, love, love!  Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jersey overskirt for a ruffled skirt

November 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sneezerville created a jersey overskirt to give a new look to a ruffled skirt that she made earlier this year (using this tutorial from Alisa Burke.)  The result is pure fabulousness!!  If you don’t have a ruffled skirt, I… Read more ...

Tutorial: Newborn ruffle skirt from t-shirt sleeves

August 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a super cute ruffled skirt for a newborn baby.  The body of the skirt is made out of a pair of adult-sized t-shirt sleeves.  That’s right, sleeves. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabulous ruched duvet cover

August 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this gorgeous ruched duvet cover for her daughter.  It was inspired by a similar duvet cover from Anthropologie.  Made from king-sized jersey knit sheets, it’s soft and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Versatile jersey knit skirt for layering

August 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sneezerville shows how she made this slow stitched summer skirt that can be worn on its own or layered under another skirt.  It’s made from jersey knit and is assembled entirely with hand stitches.  If your summer involves a lot… Read more ...

Read all about it: Knit fabrics demystified

August 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve shopped for knit fabrics before, you’ve likely come across terms like interlock, jersey, rib kint, and cotton/Lyrca.  Without the fabrics in front of you to stretch and feel, it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what kind… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric carnation

August 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation.  It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly.  This would make a pretty brooch or purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an anemone pom pom from jersey fabric

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tif from T. Matthews Fine Art shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fluffy anemone pom pom out of jersey fabric.  The soft jersey fabric won’t fray; in fact, it rolls a bit at the ends for some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple drawstring jersey skirt

June 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring jersey skirt.  The ruffle at the bottom adds just the right touch of feminine detail.  Pair it with a fitted tee for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned dress with high-waisted skirt

May 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ady from Crafty Ady shows how she made this high-waisted skirt outfit that looks like two separate pieces but is actually one dress.  She gets the look of a smart shirt tucked into a trim little skirt, but without the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric pom pom flowers from jersey knit

May 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a fun idea for all of your scraps of jersey knit left over from your sewing projects.  Make them into pom pom flowers!   A little lovely shows you how.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from a little lovely… Read more ...
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