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Tutorial: 10-minute superhero costume, with mask template in 3 styles

August 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

You can make a superhero costume for your child in just 10 minutes. Jamey from Dabbles & Babbles shows how. The costume includes a cape and a matching mask. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner. The cape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow

August 9, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snow White t-shirt for a grown-up princess

August 8, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Little girls aren’t the only ones who want to dress up like princesses. Sometimes grown-ups want to dress up, too. Especially for a family trip to Disneyland. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a Snow White t-shirt… Read more ...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s)… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a boy’s dressy vest

July 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a boy’s dressy vest. The one she shows in her post was part of her son’s Easter outfit earlier this year. You could make one for church wear, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stars and Stripes Baby Romper

July 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Princess Tiana costume for a little girl

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Sweet Benanna & Sam shows how she made this Princess Tiana costume for her young daughter. (For those who don’t know your Disney princesses, she’s the one in The Frog Prince.) She tells how she made the dress,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero costume for a stuffed animal

July 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Leigh from Leigh Laurel Studios shows how to make a superhero costume for a favorite stuffed animal. Her tutorial includes how to amke the cape, a belt, wrist cuffs, and a mask. Then all he (or she) needs is a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl

July 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this braided collar t-shirt dress for a little girl. The dress itself is made from an adult-sized t-shirt, though you could also use yardage if you wanted. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anchor applique pillow

July 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make this anchor applique pillow. She made it from a red, white, and blue palette so it’s cute for 4th of July decor, but you could… Read more ...

Roundup: 7 last minute 4th of July sewing crafts

July 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The Fourth of July has a way of sneaking up quickly, but that does not mean your handmade decorations, outfits, and party details have to be complicated. These last-minute 4th of July sewing crafts are perfect for adding a quick… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY mermaid costumes for mom and daughter

June 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Elvi from LoLoVie shows how she made these fabulous mermaid costumes for herself and her daughter. They wore the coordianting costumes in the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. The fishy skirts of both are made from sequined tank tops and… Read more ...