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Cut off jeans as a boy’s first sewing project

May 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

S9Agy from Green Issues writes about her son’s first sewing project – cutting off a pair of jeans to make shorts.  This is a great first project!  Before the sewing began, she turned him loose with some stencils and fabric… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern – Summer MuuMuu for little girls

May 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

MuuMuutitleJacinda from Pretty Prudent (that’s the new name for Prudent Baby) shares a free pattern for making a summer MuuMuu for little girls.  Elastic at the neck makes it easy for kids to put on or take off.  The pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro mod shift dress for little girls

May 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

retromodshiftJen and Autie from iCandy Handmade join the Vintage May series (co-hosted by Craftiness
is not Optional
and Skirt as Top.) with a tutorial showing how she made this retro mod shift dress for her daughter.  The neck and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy gathered skirt for little girls

May 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

skirtSuz from SewPony shows how you can stitch your larger fabric scraps together to make a little girl’s gathered skirt.  Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from SewPony]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Mini Boden inspired shorts romper for little girls

May 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

romperAlida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s romper.  The design is inspired by a romper she spied in the Mini Boden… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi-Dress

April 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bohomaxiJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Boho Maxi-Dress for girls.  It’s a long sundress with a wide ruffle at the hem and a halter bodice.  How perfect is this dress for summer? … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled shirt doll dress refashion

April 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ruffledressGirls’ ruffle and lace embellished t-shirts can be found just about anywhere – mall stores, discount stores, even thrift stores.  Head over to Doll It Up to see how to turn a ruffled shirt into a cute new dress for… Read more ...

Idea file: Princess dress-up tops for everyday wear

April 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

princesstopsLots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise).  But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE.  Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband

April 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Easy_Skirt_Tutorial-566x1024Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt.  With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew.  Go to her tute. [photo from Dabbles and Babbles]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls

April 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

littlemissAllie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls.  It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves.  The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist  bodice.  The pattern is in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cabana Shorts for girls

April 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cabana-Shorts_thumbSusan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for making girl’s cabana shorts.  They come to the knees and fit loose through the legs.  A ruffle around the bottom is a cute detail.  The pattern is for a size… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Baby girl shirred sundress and bloomers

April 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ef8f2ac9-fd73-411e-9135-debcc1f4c066_zpsfebaead9Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls.  The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T.  Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped Wrap Dress Bodice

April 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

cover_2 When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was! I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem

April 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

bit of pixie dust-3Amy from Nap Time Crafters and  Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls.  It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem.  Go to … Read more ...

Free pattern: Ciao Bella peasant dress for little girls

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ciaobellaEllie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl.  It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt.  It’s shown here made from an eyelet… Read more ...
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