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Tutorial: Convert a crewneck sweater into a cardigan

November 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to remake a crewneck sweater into a cardigan. You can make it button all the way down, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled wrap skirt

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she used ruffle fabric to create this fabulous little skirt. The wrap and gathers at the waist create interesting lines of ruffles. And because the fabric is already covered with… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY eye patch for “lazy eye”

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Children with a “lazy eye” (also known as Amblyopia) need to wear an eye patch for a period of time to help correct their vision. But wearing an eye patch isn’t necessarily all that much fun, and the little fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Minky baby blanket with satin ruffle

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Is there anything softer to wrap a baby up in than a minky blanket? Sew4Home shows how to make one. And if the soft minky wasn’t luxurious enough, it’s edged with a satin ruffle. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Jelly Roll Floor Cushion with adaptations

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)Floor Cushion that she made. She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way. Among the changes are the bottom… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern :Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby. Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps. And unlike… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Vest of Friends” little boy’s vest

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial for making the little boy version of her “Vest of Friends” vest. She added an argyle applique down one side of the pinstriped vest. Cute!! Get the tute. [photo from Shwin … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Tie a quick, neat knot at the end of your thread

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her trick for creating quick, neat knots at the end of your thread. Her method is so much faster than mine, and looks so much cooler. It’s a video tutorial so you can… Read more ...

Free pattern: Graceful Kelly Bag

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from U Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Graceful Kelly bag. It’s made to go with the Grace Kelly purse frame available from her shop. Inside the bag is a row of pockets with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scallop Flower Headband

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her pretty Scallop Flower Headband. The headband is made out of decorative elastic, and the flower embellishment from scraps of fabric. Get the tutorial. [photo from See Kate Sew] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: My Little Butterfly Infant Romper

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how she made her My Little Butterfly Infant Romper. This is such a sweet little dress!! It’s open at the front, with edges trimmed in contrast-y ruffles. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little boy’s vest with mitten pockets from an adult sweatshirt

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tara from comfy & pretty shows how she refashioned an adult-sized sweatshirt into a little boy’s vest with mitten pockets on the front. The original sweatshirt had a zipper all the way down the front, but her clever cutting avoided… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sock rag doll with separate sleeper and hat

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock. The tutorial also shows how to make a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear. The doll body is made… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scrappy house ornament

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Retro Mama shares a free pattern on her blog for making a sweet scrappy house ornament. The photo of the little house ornaments she made is absolutely yummy with all of the colors and patterns. The bottoms are… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler’s fitted hat to keep the ears warm

November 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s hat out of knit fabric. The sides come down far enough to cover their little ears, and it fits snug enough that no straps or ties… Read more ...