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Free pattern: Owl softie

August 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars shares a free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics for making a little owl softie. Cute!! Get the pattern. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace for Days skirt

August 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elle from Elle Apparel shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her fabulous Lace for Days skirt. The pencil skirt is covered in row upon row of cotton lace. This is such a gorgeous skirt!! Get the … Read more ...

Cool idea: Stretch lace belt for pregnant belly

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a cool idea for maternity wear that’s both comfortable and flattering for a pregnant belly. She created a belt out of some wide stretch lace. The belt helps add definition… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scorchin’ embroidered oven mitt

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This oven mitt is hot – scorchin’ hot!! And cute, too! Lark Crafts has a free tutorial and template for making one. It’s designed by Aimee Ray and is an excerpt from the book 100 Pretty Little Projects

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Tutorial: Easy and elegant draped circle top

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Naomi from Sweet LemoNAYde shows how to make a quick and simple draped circle top. This is such a beautiful, elegant top! You can make it with just a couple of seams, plus finishing the neckline. Love it!! Get the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make her Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress for little girls. She gives dimesions for a size 3T dress, but the fit of this style of dress is so flexible that you can easily adapt… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Oversized hoodie for school-aged boys

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing for boys is difficult, and it gets more difficult as your guy gets older. Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleating and gathering fabric

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a trio pair of tutorials showing how to make gathers and pleats. The two techniques are very similar – both add fullness by stitching a longer piece of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch buttons down using a sewing machine

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

True confession time: I HATE sewing buttons! At least, I hate sewing buttons by hand. It was a happy day when I discovered that I could sew them with my machine. Want to know how to do it? Ashley from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt

August 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how you can use horizontal pleats to lengthen or shorten a skirt. A few decorative pleats around the hem… Read more ...

Free pattern: He’s All Boy baby cap

August 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys. No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy! The pattern is sized for babies 0-3… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tied With A Bow zippered pouch

August 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied With A Bow zippered pouch. I’m loving the large bow tied across the front! Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed cummerbund for a little girl’s dress

August 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional created a beautiful twirly dress for her little girl’s birthday party. One of the most striking features of the dress is the wide cummerbund with ric rac trim, and she… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a cargo pocket

August 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Joy from 21 Wale guest blogs in the Dress Your (School) Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a cargo pocket with a Velcro flap. Kids (both boys and girls) love cargo pockets! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Refashion for little girls

August 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she createed the Upcyled Sweater Refashion for her daughter’s fall collection. It started out as an adult-sized V-neck sweater, and ended up a little gir’s empire waist sweater. I love the little covered… Read more ...