Sewing Patterns – Page 1271

Tutorial: Sew a reversible wrap skirt

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to make a reversible wrap skirt that she calls The Domesticated Skirt. The design is genius!! I’m adding this to my spring must-sew list. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew … Read more ...

Tutorial & template: Phrenology pincushion

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Graphics Fairy as a free template and tutorial for making this phrenology pincushion. Go to the template and tutorial. [photo from The Graphics Fairy] [via Whip Up] [tags]sewing, tutorial, template, phrenology, brain, pincushion, pin, cushion[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric hopscotch mat for indoor playtime

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this fabric hopscotch mat, great for indoor active play. Pull it out on a rainy day for happy break. The mat is pieced, while the numbers are stenciled with fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a ruffle bib for baby

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs over at Sew Lovely Life with a tutorial for making a baby bib striped with ruffles. Not only is this a stinkin’ cute bib for little girls, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered flouncy skirt for little girls

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brianna from Sew Lovely Life guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make a layered flouncy skirt for a little girl. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase-style dress for baby girls

March 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The pillowcase dress is a perennial favorite style for little girls. Prudent Baby shows how to make a pillow-case style dress for a baby girl. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial, pillowcase, dress, baby,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pirate’s doo-rag

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a pirate’s doo-rag for a boy. It’s made from knit fabric for easy fit. The skull-and-crossbones design is appliqued with free motion stitching. Ayyy, matey! Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Quick and easy toddler dress from an adult blouse

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a toddler dress out of an upcycled loose-fitting adult blouse. It’s a quick, easy project that can be done in about an hour. That’s less… Read more ...

How important is the bias in your bias trim, anyway?

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When a pattern calls for bias trim, do you ever find yourself wondering if you could get by with cutting the trim on the straight grain? Beth from Project: Project experimented with trim cut on the bias and on the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle t-shirt refashion

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with a ruffled button placket down the front. Okay, so the buttons aren’t functional, but they sure are decorative, no? Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Car-shaped floor mats

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these fun floor mats shaped like cars. They include handles at the top for easy carrying. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, car, floor, mat, play[/tags]… Read more ...

Easter Sewing Pattern Binky Baby Bunny

March 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you love the Binky Baby Bunny from mmmcrafts, you’ll be thrilled to see that you can now make her an Easter Binky Baby Bunny with these accessories. The pattern is called Bibs & Booties and costs $5.00. In this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make boys’ boxer briefs from old t-shirts

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nancy’s Couture shows how to make a pair of boys’ boxer briefs out of two old t-shirts. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Nancy’s Couture] [via Fireflies & Jellybeans] [tags]sewing, tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Pebbles” scalloped twirly skirt with peek-a-boo tulle

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a “Pebbles” skirt – named so because the scalloped edge and tulle are reminiscent of the outfit worn by the character of the same name on The Flintstones. What a fabulous skirt!!!… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little lamb pillows

March 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little lamb pillows. These little guys make me think of Easter, but there’s really no reason you couldn’t display them all year. Go to the free pattern … Read more ...