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Cool idea: Use bright ribbon to add a pop of color to a little black dress

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Agy from Green Issues added a pop of color to a little black dress with stripes of brightly colored ribbon. The angled and criss-crossing stripes give the plain dress a modern edge. I love this idea!! Read more about her … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Toddler sleep sack

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Robyn from Additional Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son. They’re made from fleece to keep him warm without having blankets piled around him. Foot holes at the bottom let his active toddler feet move and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket. She made hers to wear at the hospital when she’s there to deliver her child, and she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how easy it is to use elastic thread shirring to add definition to the waist of a loose dress or top. You can do this with garments made from scratch, or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gnome hat for a child

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a gnome hat for a child. She made hers as party favors for a gnome-themed birthday party (soooo cute!!!), but it would also be a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow. Not only do they look pretty, they’re quick and inexpnsive to make. Sweet Verbena shows how to do it. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pacifier clip

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a pacifier clip to keep the passie from falling to the ground when it slips out of baby’s hands or mouth. You can make them from pretty ribbon or from scraps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Sweater Pumpkins

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Deb from Hummadeedledee shows how to make her Sweet Sweater Pumpkins, soft fabric pumpkins out of old sweaters. I’m loving the neutral and cream palette of the ones she made for the examples! Get the tute. [photo from Hummadeedledee… Read more ...

Giveaway: Ocean Sunset 6 fat quarter bundle

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fat quarter bundle giveaway for Pink Castle Fabrics. One of their readers will win their Ocean Sunset custom fat quarter bundle from Pink Castle Fabrics. It includes 6 fat quarters from various designers… Read more ...

Cool idea: Use bright ribbon to add a pop of color to a little black dress

Sewing Pattern : Toddler sleep sack

Tutorial: Make a lightweight zippered jacket from a long-sleeved t-shirt

Tutorial: Use elastic thread shirring to define the waist of a top or dress

Tutorial: Gnome hat for a child

Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow

Tutorial: Pacifier clip

Tutorial: Sweet Sweater Pumpkins

Giveaway: Ocean Sunset 6 fat quarter bundle

Free Sewing pattern: Baby’s Cozy Football Blanket

Tutorial: Boot socks or leg warmers from an old sweater

Lookie what she made: Worn-out shoes to fabulous brooch

Tutorial: Child’s boxing costume gloves

Tutorial: 30-minute belts

Sewing Tutorial: Flying High Fleece Jacket with embroidered paper airplanes