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Tutorial: Boy’s embellished tee

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Embellished t-shirt aren’t just for girls. Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she took a plain t-shirt and embellished it up for her son. The project is part of her Toptoberfest series. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Mallalieu guest blogs at Whip Up with a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a travel diaper changing mat. The soft fabric mat is made from a layerof quilting cotton (cuteness) and a layer of toweling or chenille (softness and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Candy corn tie-dyed onesie

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Swell Life to find out how to make this cute candy corn onesie. It’s made from a plain white onesie and fabric dye. Get the tute. [photo from The Swell Life] Looking for Tie… Read more ...

Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a poncho for lightweight fall layering. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, so the sewing is easy. You can make it from all one fabric, or use two contrasting prints like… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Cat on a Limb shows how to make a pair of fairy wings for kids’ dress up. They’re made from a lightweight, flower, drapey chiffon so they flutter beautifully as the child runs. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from Sharon Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these Halloween treat bags shaped like funky witch shoes. They’d also make cute silverware & napkin holders for a Halloween-y dinner table. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress

October 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cinti from Poppet in the Post and My Poppet shows how she enlarged the armholes on a sleeveless dress for her young daughter. The larger armholes mean that her daughter will be able to wear this favorite dress a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to install a zipper. Her tutorial is aimed at beginning sewers who have been avoiding zippers, thinking they’re too difficult to install. (They’re actually way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized leather bound button hole to attach purse straps

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Paradiso Designs guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an oversized leather (or vinyl0 bound buttonhole. She uses it as a clever – and sturdy – way to attach a purse… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Crafty Mummy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag tag. The colorful fabric tag hangs from the handle of a child’s bag or backpack and makes it easy for him to identify the bag as… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness

October 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boy’s embellished tee

Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat

Tutorial: Candy corn tie-dyed onesie

Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life

Tutorial: Lightweight poncho for fall layering

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy wings

Free pattern: Halloween witch shoe treat bags

Tutorial: Enlarge armholes on a sleeveless dress

Tutorial: Installing a basic zipper, plus a cool tip to make it easier

Tutorial: Oversized leather bound button hole to attach purse straps

Tutorial: Make a fabric tag to easily identify a bag or backpack

Tutorial: Pink scarf for breast cancer awareness

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