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Free pattern: Simple jersey knit dress for toddlers

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making a small child’s dress out of jersey knit. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at sewing knit fabric, this is a good pattern to start with. The construction is simple… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered pouch with the zipper on one side

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Keran from Sew La Vie! shows how to make a little zippered pouch. Rather than having the zipper stitched into the top seam, it’s placed on one of the flat sides. Cute! She used her pouch to hold her sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Libby tunic top for little girls

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is not Optional shares a three-part sew-along showing how to make her Libby top for little girls. The tunic top has gathered sleeves and a contrast bib. It’s cute out of a small… Read more ...

Free pattern: Circle Bags school bag set

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for making a set of school bags that all have circular bodies. The set includes a backpack, a messenger back, and a lunch bag. Make one or make all – they’re… Read more ...

Read all about it: Lining vs. underlining

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lining vs. underlining. The names sound similar, and are often used interchangably, but there’s actually a difference between the two. Keran from Sew La Vie! shares a post all about lining and underlining. She explains what theyare and when it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Autumn Tunic for little girls

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shows how to make her Autumn Tunic for little girls. This is such a pretty top! It’s a loose fitting cotton tunic with deep pleats around the neckline. It takes just a yard of fabric to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Baby’s pajama top

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super cute pajama top. They’re made from quilter’s cotton; 1 1/2 yards was enough to make a top and matching pants in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2-in-1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Meredith and Alison from SewSweet shows how to make their 2-in1 Flat Iron and Curling Iron Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a small tote sized just right to hold a flat iron and a curling iron. It’s interlined with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins for autumn decor

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tara from That’s Sew Repurposed shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a soft fabric pumpkin. You can make them large or small, and use them individually or in groups to make cute autumn decorations. Get the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel Drawing Kit

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a Travel Drawing Kit with pockets to hold a drawing pad and a set of eight markers. It folds up for easy transport. This would be a great car activity for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s ruffled jumper dress from sweater knit

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Happy Dress, a little girl’s ruffled jumper made out of a striped sweater knit. It would be so cute worn with a long sleeved… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blossom knit pants for little girls

September 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make her Blossom pants for little girls. They’re made from a gold fabric, refashioned from a pair of pants that she picked up from… Read more ...

Wearable Skirt online class giveaway has been cancelled

September 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m sorry to say that our giveaway for the Wearable Skirt online class has been cancelled. This was not my decision – the folks at Rick Rack: Thread Therapy for Sewers cancelled the class due to low registration. I wish… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric storage boxes

September 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make fabric storage boxes. They’d be great for organizing a toy room! A window pocket on the front holds holds a label, and a… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Short-sleeved tee turned into a long-sleeved shirt

September 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Little Blue Mouse shows the long-sleeved shirt that she made for herself – refashioned from her husband’s short-sleeved tee. She used extra length on the body of the shirt to piece together the long sleeves. Brilliant!! And I love the… Read more ...