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Tutorial: Neon pineapple apron

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Meghan from Blitsy shares a cool tutorial and some crafty inspiration with this neon pineapple apron.  There’s no sewing required.  The pineapples were originally a pair of rather loud leggings.  She didn’t care for the leggings or the fabric overall,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tutu pants

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These tutu pants by Joy from XOXO Grandma combine the whimsy of a tulle tutu with the practicality of a pair of knit leggings. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make them from a dollar store tutu and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls leggings

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Leggings are a staple in little girls’ wardrobes.  They layer under skirts and dresses for extra warmth or modesty when playing on the playground.  Or, they can be worn more like pants if they’re paired with a longer shirt or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Poncho shirt

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poncho-short-with-free-patternJess from The Sewing Rabbit has just added another project to my must-sew list.  It’s her Poncho Shirt, a long drapey top that’s perfect paired with leggings or skinnies.  She shares the free pattern and a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece leggings

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These fleece leggings are cozy like pajama pants, but with a slimmer fit you can wear them out of the house.  Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for making some.  Her free pattern comes one size, my guess is… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make leggings

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Erin from Francois et Moi  shows how you can recreate a favorite pair of leggings over and over and over.  You’ll use a pair of leggings that fit you to make a pattern so you can sew up a stack… Read more ...