Sewing Patterns – Page 1356

Lookie what she made: Little Hardy Heroine Jacket

August 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from The Kerr Family Blog shows what can be done with an 80’s style child’s dress when the fabric is lovely but the dress is… not. She turned a fashion villian into this Little Hardy Heroine jacket. Brilliant!! Read … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple dress-to-skirt refashion

August 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

julie-k created this pretty skirt for her daughter out of a beloved, but outgrown, dress. By cutting it in two and turning it into a twirly skirt, she was able to extend the life of the garment. This refashioning method… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea candle holder pincushion

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

HomeSpun Threads shows how to turn a tea candle holder into a lovely little footed pincushion. Get the how-to. [photo from HomeSpun Threads] [tags]sewing, tutorial, tea, candle, light, holder, pincushion[/tags]… Read more ...

Giveaway from Cloud9 Fabrics

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cloud9 Fabrics is having a giveaway to celebrate the release of their premier fabric line, My Happy Garden. Not only are their designs so delicious I could eat them up, Cloud9 fabric is printed on 100% certified organic cotton printed. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a powder puff

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Natural Beauty Workshop to find out how to make your own powder puff. There’s also a recipe for making your own bath powder to use with it. Go to the tutorial. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ...

Tutorial: One cut, two seam t-shirt shrug

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make this cool shrug from a t-shirt. It’s easier than you think. One cut and two seams is all it takes. Find out how from Lu Bird Baby. [photo from Lu … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pencil case from old jeans

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for back-to-school, Instructables user the casbah shows how to make a pencil pouch from an old pair of jeans. I like how the original hem is incorporated on to the edge of the flap. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cupcake needle book

August 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jessie from MessyJesse shares a tutorial for making this sweet little needle book with a cupcake applique on front. I know what I’m going to be sewing today! Go to the tutorial. [via 30Days] [tags]sewing, tutorial, needle, case,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a dolly blanket

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she makes dolly blankets. They look like quilts, but they’re constructed more like pillows. The simple constructions means you can put one together quickly and with little fuss. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rock n roll flames on little boy pants

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Your little man would be one cool dude in a pair of rock n roll flame pants. Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made the pants from a t-shirt, and then stenciled the flame design. If you think these are cool… Read more ...

Tutorial: Infant Car Seat Handle Cover

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve ever toted around a baby in one of the infant car seat/carriers then you know they are not made for the parent’s comfort. Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for that, with an easy-to-make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible sewing machine cover

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You can make this reversible cover for your sewing machine with a tutorial from Nap Time Journal. A sewing machine cover keeps dust from settling into your machine. Assuming, of course, that you ever let your machine sit idle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hipster panties from a bikini panty pattern

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Antoinette from clevergirl.org shows how to alter a bikini panty pattern to make hipster panties. Get the how-to. [photo from clevergirl.org] Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for swimmers, bikinis, board shorts and swimsuits. Wanting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Woven ric rac lampshade

August 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sister Diane of Crafty Pod (and author of Weaving Un-Loomed) shares a tutorial on Craftzine for this woven ric rac lampshade. A rainbow of ric rac in a variety of sizes is loosely woven around a lampshade, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Creating a custom patch for a ball cap

August 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Cathe from Just Something I Made found a hat she loved, but wanted a different logo patch. She shows how she created a new leather patch and attached it to the ball cap. Very cool! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...