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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew an adjustable dog collar

June 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ilse Marel from Sew It Love It shows how to make an adjustable dog collar out of your favorite fabric. With all of the fun fabric designs available, there’s no reason your dog can’t have the cutest collar around. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nothing But a Hound Dog backpack

June 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make her Nothing But a Hound Dog back pack. How cute is that!! This would make a super backpack for a child to take to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped zippered pouch

May 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a heart-shaped zippered pouch you can hang from a keyring. This is SO cute! Get the tutorial at Dog Under My Desk. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped patch pocket

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this retro-inspired skirt for her young daughter. The full gathers and piped seams are such pretty details, reminiscent of 1950s children’s clothing. Along with photos of the lovely skirt, she also includes a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a petticoat to add poof to a girl’s dress

May 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

My 8-year-old daughter loves what I call, “poofy dresses.” They’re the dresses with a fitted bodice and big ol’ poofy skirt. Tight gathers hep get the fullness in the skirt, but for true poofy you need a petticoat. They’re not… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft Petal Blouse

April 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to It’s Always Autumn to find out how to make yourself this lovely Soft Petal Blouse. It’s a simple blouse made out of a lightweight fabric and embellished with oversized petals (with finished edges so they won’t fray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece hammock for a small pet cage

April 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Weeks from Craft Nectar recently got a rat as a small pet for her daughter, and she made a fleece hammock to hang in his cage. Brilliant!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would work with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring doggie treat bag

April 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Crafting a Green World shows how to make a drawstring bag to hold doggie treats, so you can carry them with you without leaving crumby mess in the bottom of your pockets. A fabric loop and metal ring make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glittered Peter Pan collar

March 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’ve been seeing lots of Peter Pan collars on clothes lately. And lots of glitter. Refinery29 combines the two with a tutorial telling how to make a glittered Peter Pan collar. Oh my! There’s no sewing required to complete this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny hand puppet

March 16, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet bunny hand puppet from a felted wool sweater. Her tutorial is just in time for Easter crafting. Get the tute. [photo from My… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kimono dog harness

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill Myslinski from Acorn Market shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her kimono dog harness. It works like the nylon webbing style harnesses you can buy in the store, but made cuter and softer out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal Top

February 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her lovely Petal Top. The front of the shirt is covered in a cascade of round petal shapes. The design is inspired… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making a fluffy pretty pettiskirt

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi shares a tutorial on her blog all about making fluffy pretty pettiskirts. The bouncy, flouncy ruffled skirts are soooo girly! Her tutorial includes the low-down on the type and quantity of fabric to use, as well… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stand-alone Peter Pan collar

February 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a stand-alone Peter Pan collar. It ties around the neck rather than being attached to the garment, so one day you can add or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro-inspired little gir’s top with a Peter Pan collar

February 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-inspired top for a little girl. The Peter Pan collar is all sweetness. She has a free pattern for a size 3T/4T. … Read more ...