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Sewing Tutorial: Vintage-inspired birdcage veil

August 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made the gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veil that she wore in her wedding. LOVE!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Flower girl dress with ruffled skirt

July 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking created this fabulous ruffled dress for her niece to be a flower girl in her wedding. While the rows of ruffles look like they’d be really labor intensive, it’s actually a fairly… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired LOVE pillow

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow

June 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag

June 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique

June 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn your favorite fabrics into puzzle blocks

May 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional shows how you can turn some of your favorite fabric prints into an favorite toy for your child. She uses Mod Podge to glue the fabrics to the sides of wooden blocks, making a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child’s superhero shirt with removable cape

May 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kirsten from Embellish Printables shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s superhero shirt with removable cape. The front is stenciled with a superhero logo. The cape attached to the back is made removable with Velcro. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro Orimono-inspired pillow

May 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Paperbag Skirt

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Handle Canvas Tote

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with pleated ruffle and waist sash

March 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist. It’s part of the Sew A Dress For… Read more ...

Tutorial: Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron with adjustable neck and ruffle

March 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making her Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron. The neck strap is easily adjustable with d-ring hardware, and the skirt is edged in a feminine ruffle. So pretty! It’s offered as part of the Tie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knight or princess dress-up costume for a child

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers… Read more ...