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Free pattern: Mushroom pincushion from a women’s sock

November 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Craft Schmaft shares a free pattern for making this mushroom pincushion out of a women’s knee sock. The crazier the print, the cuter the little mushroom! The rounded mushroom cap is made from the toe of the sock. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity jeans

November 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’re in the market for maternity jeans, the selection in the stores is far better now than it used to be. But it’s still a limited selection and they tend to be expensive. Abby from Sew Much Ado shows… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Drawstring maternity skirt

November 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how you can make a super comfy drawstring maternity skirt. Elastic can start cutting in or irritating you as your belly grows, but a drawstring is infinitely adjustable. You can make it as loose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi dress from jersey knit sheet

October 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. It has short sleeves, a blouson bodice, and a full gathered skirt. She used the sheet because it’s an inexpensive source of knit… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sequined bolero

October 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B celebrates her 1 year blogging anniversary with a free pattern for this gorgeous sequined bolero. Holiday parties will be here before you know it, and this would be just the thing to wear to add a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl ruffled skirt with attached leggings

October 23, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s ruffle skirt with leggings attached. The skirt has three rows of ruffles for maximum twirl and flounce, and the attached leggings keep her daughter’s legs warm… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched maternity shirt

October 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she altered a basic t-shirt pattern to make a ruched maternity shirt. It’s a quick and easy alteration, with just a couple of extra steps. She also made it a two-tone shirt, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 ways to make a Peter Pan collar

October 11, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Celina from Petit a Petit and Family shares a tutorial the Kid’s Clothes Week blog showing two ways to make a Peter Pan collar. The first method is a traditional collar attached with bias binding. The other method has the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Shoreline Boatneck top, limited time only

September 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired pleated blouse

September 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist made this vintage-inspired blouse for herself, and she shares a tutorial – AND the pattern she created – so you can make one, too. It’s a short-sleeved buttoned blouse with tiny pleats down the front… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boxy tee with lace panel shoulders

September 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade made this boxy tee and gave it lace panels at the shoulders. I love this style of shirt! Paired with brightly colored skinnies, they’ve become my go to for a dressed up casual look. She shares … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s football jersey style t-shirt

September 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

In the U.S., fall is football season. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made a football jersey style t-shirt for herself. She actually made two versions – one that is an upcycle of one of her husband’s many… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated maxi skirt with a high slit

September 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Though this pleated maxi skirt goes all the way down to the ankle, it has a slit that goes all the way up the leg. Sex-ay!! The overlap and the gathers keep the slit from showing everthing you’ve got, while… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute maxi skirt

September 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial over at the Go To Sew showing how to make her 10-minute maxi skirt. She keeps the construction simple by using the full width of the fabric and using a piece of wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle 4 t-shirts into one color blocked maxi dress

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how you can make this color blocked maxi dress out of a stack of old t-shirts. One shirt becomes the bodice, and three more get pieced together to make the long skirt. Because the bodice and sleeves… Read more ...