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Sewing Pattern: Sparkly sweatshirt refashion

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use sequin trim to transform a plain boxy sweatshirt into a top with winter sparkle. She removed the tell-tale ribbed neck that screams sloppy sweats, and then… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather tasseled clutch

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a little zippered clutch pouch out of faux leather. (That’s fancy talk for vinyl.) In addition to making the basic pouch, they also show how to make a pretty tassel to hang from the zipper… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered and fused fabric Christmas ornaments

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vicki Welsh shares a tutorial on her blog, Field Trips in Fiber, showing how to use fusible webbing (she used MistyFuse), fabric scraps, and angelina fibers to create these lovely Christmas ornaments. Though the layering and stitching makes them look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Short-sleeved tee into a layered long-sleeved shirt.

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maia from Sew Long, Wear Well shows how you can turn the short-sleeved shirt your child wore in the warm weather months into a layered long-sleeved tee for the cold weather months. It’s a great way to get one more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Resize a man’s necktie to fit a young child

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to resize a man’s tie so that it fits your little guy. She created the tie for her young son, who likes to dress up but finds a clip-on tie to be uncomfortable. … Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt tiered twirly dress

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Just Deanna shares a quick how-to for making a tiered twirly dress. Using a store-bought t-shirt for the bodice makes this a relatively quick and easy project. She used Christmas prints to make a holiday dress, but it… Read more ...

Freebie: Wallet-sized child’s measurement chart printable

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Oliver + S share a free wallet-sized printable child’s measurement chart. Just print it, fill it out with your child’s measurements, and you’ll have that information handy when you’re buying fabric for a project or wondering if… Read more ...

Tutorial: High waist fit pants for little girls

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making herPerfect High Waist Fit Pants for little girls. The pants she shows were part of her entry into Project Run and Play earlier this year. The side seams and back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt pocket Advent calendar

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar. A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent. Each pocket is embellished with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow for the social media junkie

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Do you know someone who loves their social media? Their Facebook and their Twitter feed? Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how to make fun throw pillows for the social media junkie. Get the how-to. [photo from Marla, Plain … Read more ...

Tutorial: iPhone fabric Christmas ornament

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

PharMa shows how to use printable fabric to create a fun Christmas ornament that will appeal to the gadget geek. It’s a soft fabric iPhone ornament! You could also do this for an iPod or mp3 player, handheld game systems,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knotted fleece boa

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a knotted fleece fluffy boa. It’s a no-sew, super-easy project. If you can cut a straight line and tie a knot, you can make this cute scarf. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric Christmas trees

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty pincushion with piped edges and button center

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s fleece ear warmers and mitten set

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial. [photo from Naptime Crafters] Looking for… Read more ...