More Sewing Patterns – Page 1073

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bow tote

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make this beautiful tote with an oversized bow. It was inspired by a similar bag at Anthropologie ($500!!!). The body of the bag is pleated and the side seams are accented with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mouse pincushion

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern. [photo from Bustle and Sew] Looking… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fox pot holder

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sunni from Team Dunworth Photography and Sunnibo shares a free pattern on her blog, Love Affair With My Brother for making this super cute fox pot holder. I love his sly face, and his foxy tail! Get the pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute ruffle skirt

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make this fabulous ruffled skirt – in just 5 minutes. The secret is using ruffle fabric – yardage with ruffles already sewn on it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lengthen or shorten a pants pattern

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re making a pair of shorts, you may easily find yourself needing to alter the length, making them either longer or shorter. This sounds like it would just be a matter of chopping off the length, or adding extra… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty ruffle tee from a pair of plain t-shirts

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial on 30 Handmade Days showing how she made a ruffle tee from a pair of plain t-shirts. The crewneck becomes a scoopneck, and the body of the shirt gets covered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two ways to line a bodice

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a tutorial showing how she lines a bodice for a dress. Lining the bodice not only makes a pretty inside, but it eliminates the need for facings or bindings. Amanda from Kitschy Coo saw her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Car seat blanket

March 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a car seat blanket. The soft blanket is shaped so that it fits inside a carseat (with slits for the straps) and can wrap around baby to keep her warm. Brilliant! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add wings to a pair of shoes

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sophie from Roubidou joins in Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to add Hermes-inspired wings to a pair of sneakers. They won’t make the shoes run any faster, but I’ll bet your little guy (or girl) will think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love You Forever little girls’ skirt

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at No Big Dill with a tutorial showing how to make her Love You Forever skirt. This sweet little girl’s skirt is inspired by the children’s book of the same name,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Resize a man’s polo to fit a small child

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to resize a man’s polo to fit a small child. If the neck or collar are too big for the child’s small frame, she shows how to resize those as well. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Lauren credit card wallet

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Priti from Fab Indian Fabrics and Arm Candy For You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little credit card wallet. It has a snap closure and a trigger clip to attach it to your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Angry Bird costumes

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread made a set of Angry Birds costumes for her friends to wear to a festival, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The oversized and stuffed costumes are so awesome! And the design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven fleece Easter basket and softie eggs

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make an Easter basket and eggs – all from fleece. The basket is actually woven from strips of fleece. Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun] Looking for more Easter themed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add interest to a plain sweater with freezer paper stencil

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lara from Less Cake {More Frosting} guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to update a plain cardigan with a bit of freezer paper stencil. She created the intricate damask and swirl stencils with her Silhouette machine. … Read more ...