Sewing Patterns – Page 1098

Tutorial: Flannel receiving blanket with ric rac trim

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Pixie Hat, no knitting required

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Little Pixie Hat. It looks like it has been knitted especially for baby, but it’s actually sewn together out of a repurposed sweater. This is perfect for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle Safety Sign Throw Pillow

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Did you know that you can buy triangular pillow forms? There are sooo many possibilities for this! For instance, Craft Passion used the triangular pillow forms to make pillows that look like safety signs. These would be awesome for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix loose elastic on a cloth diaper cover

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Not all wear and tear of cloth diapers can be mended, but if it’s possible to fix it’s certainly worth doing. Amy from Maker Mama shows how she repaired the loose elastic on a diaper cover. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lucky Shamrock Barrette

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial on Momtastic for her Lucky Shamrock Barrettes. The felt shamrock barrettes make a great last-minute St. Patrick’s Day craft. Get the how-to. [photo from Living With Punks on Momtastic]… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Easter dress for little girls

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial showing how to make a baby girl’s Easter dress. It can be customized in so many ways – with or without contrasting fabric on the bodice, trim at the hem, etc. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a pleated fabric insert to a plain tee

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Natalli from Sisterhood of the Crafty Pants shows how she added a pleated insert to a plain tee. It was inspired by a similarly shaped shirt from Anthropologie, though her fabric choice gives her version a decidedly more vintage feel. … Read more ...

Get it now: Tohoku Tote pattern for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a special project for her Wake Up Wednesday series. Each week she posts a challenge for her readers to reach out to others in meaningful ways. This week, she announced that… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boho chic patchwork scarf

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daisy Janie shares a free downloadable pattern on their blog showing how to make this pretty boho chic patchwork scarf. The scarf in their example features swatches of their new line, Shades of Grey. Get the free pattern.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skirt with pieced drop waist

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a little girl’s skirt with a pieced drop waist. The pieces are trimmed with bias tape to make them ‘pop’. Though she shows this on a little girl’s skirt, I don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY toddler sweater pants

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gina from The Daily B guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to turn an old sweater into a pair of pants for a baby or toddler. The sweater pants keep legs warm in the colder weather… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s ribbon skirt refashion

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Misty from Makin’ it imMACKulate shows how she turned a thrifted skirt (adult sized) into a smaller skirt for her daughter. I love the stripes of ribbon that she added to the hem! Get the tutorial. [photo from Makin’ … Read more ...

Tutorial: Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make these cute and functional Grab n Go Reusable Snack Bags. They’re made from vinyl tablecloths and have an easy Velcro closure. Get the tutorial. *please see her note… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peter Rabbit-inspired messenger bag

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this chambray messenger bag for kids. The bag was inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit and is part of the Once Upon a Thread series at… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boys’ boxer briefs

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making little boys’ boxer briefs. It’s her contribution to Celebrate the Boy 2011. Her pattern is available in one size – a boys’ 3/4, but you could… Read more ...