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Tutorial: Add length to a shirt by adding a ribbed hem and cuffs

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Kitschy Coo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add ribbing to the hem and sleeves to a long-sleeved t-shirt. The simple addition extends the length of the arms and the shirt, which may be all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Autumn-themed patchwork and applique skirt from a fitted sheet

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nike from Choose To Thrive shows make this super cute skirt, trimmed at the hem with autumn-themed patchwork and applique. She got the fabric for the skirt base from a fitted sheet. Brilliant!! Because the elastic is already attached to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a headband from a t-shirt sleeve

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how to make a soft stretchy headband out of a t-shirt sleeve. If you like to refashion t-shirts, then you probably have a stack of sleeves left over from previous projects. It’s super quick to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Skateboard Sling

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial for making her Skateboard Sling. This is such a cool idea!! The sling is made to hold a skateboard across your back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add contrasting cuffs to kids’ jeans

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to add contrasting cuffs to a pair of jeans. It’s a great fix for a pair of jeans that have grown too short. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Crewneck sweater into an embellished cardigan

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned a crewneck sweater into a beautiful embellished cardigan. Her tutorial is actually two tutorials in one – first she shows how to turn the crewneck into a cardigan, and then she… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to add belt loops into your seams

November 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to belt loops into your seams when sewing a pair of pants or skirt. Because they’re caught in the waistband seams, they’re quick and easy to add. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew wrap to keep you warm

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Crafty and Cooking Mama shows how easy it is to make a fleece wrap to keep you warm in the cold winter months, no sewing required. Get the tutorial (link expired). [photo from Crafty and Cooking Mama] [via Someday … Read more ...

Free pattern: Pajamas for Wee Wonderfuls dolls

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shares a free pattern for making a pair of PJs for her cloth dolls. The sweet little PJs will fit her Elise/Elsa Elf doll as well as the Kit, Chloe, and Louise dolls. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this Valentino-inspired dress from a man’s button-down shirt and some coordinating yardage. The top of the dress is made from the shirt, with a circle skirt from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Three ways to gather fabric

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads shares a video tutorial with Judith Neukam showing three ways to gather fabric. The tutorial is an excerpt from their video Teach Yourself To Sew, Season 2. Go to the video tutorial. [photo from Threads]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pieced rainbow twirly skirt

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill brings back her Once Upon A Thread series of clothing projects inspired by favorite books. To kick things off, she shows how she made her Black Book of Colors twirly skirt. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sheer lace top with French seams

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Yellow Suitcase Studio shows how to make this gorgeous lace top. She got the lace to make this top out of old lace curtains. I’m loving the way she wears it belted, for a mix of romantic and modern. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered car seat canopy

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make a pretty gathered canopy for a baby’s car seat. The fabric cover is gathered on to a middle panel and is finished off with ric rac around the edges. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered fabric flower brooch with beaded center

November 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how to make a lovely fabric flower brooch. It’s made from layers and layers of fabric, with tiny beads stitched into the center. Get the tutorial. [photo from RoCa and Company]… Read more ...