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Tutorial: Make a drawstring case for a patio table umbrella

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Small Fry and Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring case to store your patio table umbrella when it’s not in use. Those umbrellas are not exactly cheap to replace, you know! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a baby bib

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial and free pattern for making this baby bib. These are always a welcome gift for a new mom! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty Gemini] [tags]sewing, tutorial, video, baby, bib[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sleeveless summer dress from a tank and a tee

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LJ from Drink and Dress shows how to make this sleeveless summer dress out of a tank top and a t-shirt. I love that she used a tank with a built-in bra. The dress is easy, breezy for summer, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Street scene car playmat with storage pockets

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shows how to make a playmat for all those toy cars your child has collected. Pockets on one side serve as garages during playtime and storage when the mat is rolled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded iPad sleeve

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses. Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of little girls’ leggings

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sparkle Power] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pocketed apron from dishtowels

April 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Family portrait coasters

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog. [photo from Hideous Dreadful Stinky] [via Craft Gossip Crafty Reviews Flickr… Read more ...

Free pattern: Unisex vest for little kids

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest. Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy. Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t. Go to … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Alphabet beanbags from old t-shirts

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos. This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Freezer pop sleeves

April 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make little fabric sleeves to slip over the end of a freezer pop. The fleece sleeve is not as cold for little hands as the bare plastic sleeve of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gymboree-inspired one-shoulder ruffle top for little girls

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls. She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree. I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal twirly skirt for toddler girls

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftastical!] [via Someday Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, petal,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strawberry drawstring bag with a tote bag inside

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag. At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry. When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY printed twill tape

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape. All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafterhours] [tags]sewing, tutorial, printed, custom, twill, tape, inkjet[/tags]… Read more ...