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Tutorial: Child’s romper with a Peter Pan collar

June 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

June 2013 453txtMichelle from Handmade Martini shows how to make a child’s romper with a Peter Pan collar.  She combines two patterns you probably already have if you sew children’s clothes – a basic bodice and a pair of shorts.  If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Free motion stitch a jellyfish on fabric

June 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

jellyfish striped titleYour sewing machine usually sews in a straight line, but if you drop your feed dogs down you can stitch in any direction.  It’s called free motion stitching. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to use this technique to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered petal sleeves

May 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

petalsleevesAn from StraightGrain blogs in the Knock It Off series hosted by Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make layered petal sleeves.  She shows it on a little girl’s dress, but they would be pretty for older… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal cut away tie-dye tee

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

petalcutawayAnne Hollabaugh from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to tie-dye a plain t-shirt and give it a petal cut away neck.  Go to her tute. [photo from Anne Hollabaugh on I Love to… Read more ...

Tutorial: La Petite Pouch

May 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

petitepouch-main-imfeelincraftyLouise Wackerman from at I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make her La Petite Pouch.  It’s a long, thin pouch with a flap over the top.  I’m loving the colorful snaps she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jellyfish finger puppets

May 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

jellyfish kids craftsMarissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make a simple jellyfish finger puppet.  The body is made from felt, with ribbon streamers stitched to the bottom.  They’re quick to make.  In… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petite frame purse with ruffles and bow

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

0973-Petite_Purse-1Oh, I am loving this little frame purse!  I don’t usually fall for the overly girly, but there was no resisting this little purse.  It has a ruffle across the top and a big bow stitched to the front.  Sew4Home… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar applique t-shirt

May 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Faux Peter Pan Collar PatternLiz fromSimple Simon & Co.  shows how to add a faux Peter Pan collar to a t-shirt.  Instead of making a full-on collar, she appliques the rounded collar shapes around the front neck, with some mini pom pom fringe… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pete the Bear softie

May 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

petebearAbby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, shares a free pattern on her blog for making Pete the Bear.  Isn’t he a cutie?  The simple shape makes him easy to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion

April 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sweater to sleeveless makeover-031Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself.  She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar.  Go to her blog for the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

travelpillowErin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase.  What an awesome idea!!  Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: No sew sequined Peter Pan collar tee

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

0_chicsteals_diysequintshirt_introCarly from Chic Steals shows how you can make this sequined trompe l’oeil t-shirt, no sewing required.  She uses sequined trim to create a faux Peter Pan collar, buttons, and patch pocket.  Go to her DIY. [via Dollar Store … Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl poncho with Peter Pan collar

March 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

01011828Helen Crafty Stall made this poncho for her little girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog.  It has a sweet Peter Pan collar and round patch pockets.  The pattern is for a size 3T.  If you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Fabric dog bone toy

March 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How-to-Make-a-Dog-ToyBecky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy.  She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges.  It’s quick to sew up.  Why not make up a stack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peter Pan collar blouse restyled from a button-up shirt

January 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

IMG_3162aDee*Construction refashioned this blouse from a thrifted button-up shirt, and she shares a quick tutorial telling how she did it.  She widened the neckline, added a Peter Pan collar, and shortened the sleeves.  Go to her tute. [via Make… Read more ...
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