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Tutorial: Easy belted kaftan

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous belted kaftan. It’s loose and flowy, and looks like it stepped straight out of a fashion magazine. It turns out that it’s easily made. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered travel toiletry pouch

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the how-to for making a zippered make-up case. The boxy shape gives plenty of room for your toiletries and accessories, while the handle at the end makes it easy to grab and go. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Cool idea: Twirly skirt from quilt scraps

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair shows a super cute way to use up some fabric scraps. She pieced them together and made a scrappy twirly skirt for her daughter. LOVE! And because the scraps were left… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a racerback tank from knit fabric

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a racerback tank from knit fabric. The racerback is great for layering, and it’s a quick sewing project – she made hers in just 1 hour. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded circle fabric flower

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to fold circles of fabric to make a fun flower that you can use as a brooch or a hair accessory. This would be a cute way to use up some of your… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Simple toddler’s swimsuit

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny from Seamingly Smitten guest blogs at Domestic Deadline with a tutorial showing how to make a basic bathing suit for a young girl. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sewing a swimsuit, this would be a good first… Read more ...

Free Sewing Tutorial: Junebug Dress for little girls

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is Not Optional is excited to share her latest creation – the Junebug Dress! This adorable dress is perfect for little girls, and Jess has broken down the process into a three-part sew-along,… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hide your seams by stitching in the ditch

July 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

One way to hide a line of stitching is to “stitch in the ditch”, in other words sew a line of stitching in the indented seam line where two fabrics are joined. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a video… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bound edge tea towels

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Chic shows how to add a pop of color to the edges of a tea towel. It’s as simple as adding a binding made from a bright, fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project that’s oh,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled T-strap flip flop

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares another flip flop refashion with us on her blog, this time a tutorial showing how to replace the ugly plastic thongs with a ruffled T-strap. The result is sooo cute! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s backpack with kitty applique

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back to school? Emma from Hello Beautiful! guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a kid’s backpack. With a kitty applique. I am SO… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: T-shirt for a small dog

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern on her blog for making a t-shirt sized just right for her small dog. Awww… this is SOOOOO cute!!! She made hers out of knit fabric repurposed from an old t-shirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little guy sports jersey refashion

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs resized a large sports jersey into a smaller version that fit her young son. It still has the numbers and logo, but it now fits her son’s smaller frame. Brilliant! This was a quick fix. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowl Neck Tee

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sweet Verbena shows how to add a drapey cowl to a plain t-shirt. It’s a simple addition that gives a plain shirt a much more sophisticated look. I am LOVING the lace yardage that she used to make her cowl,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered felt flower throw pillow

July 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tonia from The Gunny Sack shares a tutorial at Someday Crafts showing how to make this lovely throw pillow covered in felt flowers. I love the dimension on all of those layered flowers! Get the tutorial. [photo from The … Read more ...