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Tutorial: Easy Playdate Romper from a man’s buttondown shirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to create her Easy Playdate Romper for little girls.  She made it from a man’s buttondown shirt, sizing it down and then reshaping the bottom to create the legs.  A contrast-y sash and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make spaghetti straps more modest

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she altered the straps a prom dress to give her more coverage.  The original dress had thin straps that didn’t provide the support or coverage that the wearer needed to feel comfortable on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give shoes a makeover with Mod Podge and fabric

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Oh my, do I love these shoes!  The fabric, the ruffles, the flower at the ankle!  Would you believe that they started out as a plain pair of wedges from the discount store?  Sibylle from funkytime shows how she used… Read more ...

Tutorial: Itty zippered coin purse

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little zippered coin purse.  The itty pouch makes use of small pieces of fabric – a perfect project for your scrap bin!  The tutorial is in French,… Read more ...

Giveaway: Issue of Stitch magazine

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

To celebrate the recent publication of two of her projects in Stitch magazine, Leigh Ann from Spincushion is giving away a copy of the issue of the magazine to one of her readers.  Congratulations to Leigh Ann on being published! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-up Picnic Mat

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr fromikat bag  shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Fold-up Picnic Mat.  The large blanket is backed with a water-resistent lining to keep ground moisture from seeping through.  It folds up into a tote… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with ruffled side ties

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides.  They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version.  They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring Wrap Belt & Bracelet

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sascha from piccoli piselli guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed at Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Wrap Belt & Bracelet.  With rolled rosettes and ruffled fabric embellishment,… Read more ...

It’s new: Miss Amy tiered peasant dress pattern

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The newest addition to the Squiggly Twigs line of patterns is the Miss Amy, a tiered peasant dress.  You can make it from purchased yardage, but I think this mixy-matchy recycled t-shirt version is pure fabulousness.  The pattern includes sizes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make a simple fabric wallet.  It closes with Velcro – easy to sew in place, and easy for young hands to open and close.  A couple of pockets on the inside hold money… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack from a place mat

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to create this drawstring backpack – from a place mat.  A two-sided fabric place mat creates the body of the bag; you just need to add the casing and attach the straps at the bottom.  Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hankie hairbow

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to turn a vintage hankie into a pretty hairbow.  This is a quick, easy project.  And because the handkerchief gets folded and gathered together, it’s easy to hide a stain or a flaw. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Loyalty Card Holder

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial showing how to make a small pouch designed to hold your loyalty cards.  Unlike other wallets and card holders, this does not have individual pockets for each… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cascading Ruffle Front Shirt

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this top with cascading ruffles down the front.  This is so pretty!  The long ruffle strips are drape beautifully in vertical stripes.  Get … Read more ...

Tutoria: Heart-shaped drawstring pouch

April 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a cute heart-shaped drawstring pouch.  This would be a sweet way to package a special gift!  Get the tutorial. [photo from Heidi in Lederhosen]… Read more ...
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