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Tutorial: Recycled Beach Towel Baby Bib

April 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to make a baby bib out of an old beach towel. The neckline is finished with t-shirt ribbing so it slides easily over baby’s head. The beach towel is thick and absorbant, protecting clothes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase tote bag

April 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to turn a vintage pillowcase into an awesome tote bag. It can be done with just a few clever folds and a bit of handstitching. Get the tutorial. [photo from Elizabeth Abernathy] [via Refashion … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower bookmarks for teacher

April 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Little Birdie Secrets guest blogs in the Teacher Appreciation series at Skip to my Lou with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty fabric bookmarks. What teacher wouldn’t love having one of these to mark her place in her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred Country Dress for girls

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Shirred Country Dress for girls. With off-the-shoulder long sleeves and an empire shirred bodice, it has the look of a long-ago… Read more ...

Tutorial: Literal burp cloths

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make these super cute burp cloths. She takes the term “burp cloth” literally and uses applique to spell out the word “burp” at the bottom of each one. How insanely cute is that! … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Hoppy bunny softie

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making this Hoppy bunny softie out of a wool scarf. It’s an excerpt from the book Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves

by Nathalie Mornu. You could make one for Easter,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s ruched t-shirt from an adult tee

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to refashion an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized one tee. The gathered neck is repurposed from the adult version. Ruching at the sides adds a nice detail. Get the tutorial to find out… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled circle pillow sham

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Larissa from mmmcrafts guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled circle pillow sham. This is so pretty! Get the tute. [photo from mmmcrafts on kojodesigns]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bloused drop waist t-shirt dress for little girls

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs at Homestitched with a tutorial showing how to make this cute t-shirt dress for little girls. The casing on the drop waist creates a bloused top. It’s inspired by a similar dress from… Read more ...

Tutorial: A-line t-shirt dress with contrast neckline

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this A-line t-shirt dress. This is such a cute look for spring and summer! I’m loving the contrast around the neck! Get the tutorial and make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy ruched neckline for a tee or tank

April 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Bromeliad shows how easy it is to make add a ruched neckline to a t-shirt or tank. Make it from a silky or shiny fabric to add almost-instant zazz to a plain shirt. Get the tutorial. I found this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi Tube Dress for girls

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katy from No Big Dill shares her response to the What Would You Make creative challenge at Lil Blue Boo. She used the fabric she was given to make this girl’s shirred maxi dress, and posts a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy Union Jack necklace

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hungryhippie shows how to use your fabric scraps to make this itty bitty Union Jack. This is such a cute project, and a fun way to join in all of the royal wedding excitement! This would also make a really… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drawstring pouch

April 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sewing Steph shows how to make a simple drawstring pouch. You can use these bags for just about anything. Use them to hold small toys, or toiletries, or a take-with-you snack. You could even use them as earth-friendly gift wrap. … Read more ...