Sewing Patterns – Page 1168

Sewing Pattern Ruffles Behind t-shirt dress for little girls

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffles Behind Dress for toddler girls. Inspired by a dress she saw at Anthropologie last year, it’s pieced from repurposed knits with several rows of pretty ruffles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Billy Cardi jacket

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making her Billy Cardi. I love this!! You get two distinct, but equally stylish, looks from this one cardigan. I am SO going to have to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make kids’ jeans from adult-sized jeans

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to refashion a pair of adult-sized jeans into a smaller version of themselves that will fit a child. This is such a great idea! By starting with an existing pair of jeans, you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pioneer Reverie shabby flower headband

October 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabrina from Honor Roll guest blogs at Ruffles and Roses with a tutorial showing how to make her Pioneer Reverie headband. The shabby layered fabric flowers are so pretty with the braided suede cord! Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY designer maternity gown

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The latest trend for mothers-to-be is a designer maternity gown to wear while in the hospital. Granted, the gowns that the hospital provides are far from fashion statements, and most of us aren’t exactly photogenic in them (think of all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Advent calendar wall hanging

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lee from Freshly Pieced shows how to make this lovely Advent calendar wall hanging. There’s a pocket for each day in Advent where you can stash a little treat or written message for your family. Now’s the time to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s ruffle dress from old t-shirts

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Vintage Pollyanna shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty ruffle dress for her daughter out of t-shirts. I love the rows of ruffles around the bottom! Get the tute. [photo from Vintage … Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Kimono Wrap

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Benita from Bettsy Kingston and Bettsy Kingston MYO shares a pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a Baby Kimono Wrap. The pattern is sized for babies sized 3-9 months. This would be an awesome baby … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use freezer paper for accurate applique shapes

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy, our awesome Craft Shows editor, shares a tutorial on her personal blog Little Birdie Secrets showing how she uses freezer paper to get a perfectly cut fabric piece for applique. With the pattern ironed down directly to the… Read more ...

What size to make a baby hat?

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

On more than one occasion, I’ve had the idea to make a sweet little baby hat as a present for someone who is expecting, only to realize that with a soon-to-turn-7-year-old daughter, I have no idea how to size a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make reusable snack bags from a plastic tablecloth

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Polly Wogs Place and Learn and Go shows how she took a plastic tablecloth she found at a garage sale and turned it into a set of reusable snack bags. Get the how-to. [photo from Learn and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Doggie sweater refashion

October 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Cloud Nine Stitches and House of Huddleston shows how she refashioned a thrifted sweater into high fashion for her dog. Genius! Go to the tutorial. [photo from House of Huddleston] looking for more sewing patterns for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5 Minute Simple Pillow

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to give a throw pillow a facelift – in just five minutes. Her trick for keeping the pillow out of the way while stitching the cover closed is brilliant! Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-style a cardigan with felt applique

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lori from Pretty Little Things guest blogs over at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to give a plain cardigan a retro vibe with easy felt appliqued flowers. SO cute!! Get the how-to. [photo from A Beautiful … Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangle pouch with snap closures

October 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Citra from Innocentia shows how to make this triangular pouch with snap closures. The long, skinny shape is perfect for pencils, or even make-up. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Innocentia] [via Someday Crafts]… Read more ...