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Tutorial: Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Easy Breezy swim coverup from a beach towel. The tutorial also includes instructions for making a small drawstring bag that can also be used as a pillow. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Curly Sue sundress for toddler girls

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shared a tutorial in the Fun in the Sun[dress] series at iCandy Handmade last week showing how to make her Curly Sue dress. The tiered sundress is finished off at the edges with a contrasting lettuce… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled t-shirt paint smocks

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to turn old t-shirts into paint smocks for the kids. Thanks to the ribbed neck, they slip easily over the head. There’s also a row of pockets across the bottom. Awesome! … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Cargo pocket shorts for kids or toddlers

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute. [photo from Craft Passion] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired bunting from doilies and fabric flowers

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Me Making Do shows how to use doilies and fabric flowers to make a lovely vintage-inspired bunting. This would add such a sweet old-fashioned charm to a room or party decor! Get the tutorial. [photo from Me … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stake Your Claim Beach Towel

July 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a beach towel that will stay put, even when the wind blows. She calls it her Stake Your Claim Beach Towel, and it uses buttonholes and tent stakes. Brilliant! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt throw pillow

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a favorite t-shirt into a fun new throw pillow. It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer (or a more experienced sewer who wants a quick project). Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace trimmed jean cutoffs

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from LDC Designs shows how to add lace trim to a pair of cut-off jean shorts. I love the raw edges of the faded denim with the lace! Get the tutorial. [photo from LDC Designs] [via Totally … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sashed blouse refashioned from a plaid shirt

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Cola Cola Island was inspired by this cool shirt refashion at C & C, and created her own version from a plaid shirt. She opted for cuffed short sleeves, and added a sash (made from the sleeves)… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thread a vintage sewing machine

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It’s fairly easy to find a vintage sewing machine in good working order, but they often don’t have their manuals with them. Aunt Millie from Sewing and Growing shows how to get started sewing on a vintage Singer sewing machine. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable flannel baby wipes

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv creates flannel baby wipes for her daughter to use with her cloth diapers. The reusable flannel wipes are made from super soft fabric, and won’t end up in a landfill. Even if you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a strap to an iPad case

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she added a strap to her husband’s iPad case. The storebought case came without straps, but she created her own strap and then used some clever seam ripping… Read more ...

Tutorial: Falling Petals summer dress

July 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade finishes up her Fun in the Sun[dress] series with a tutorial of her own, showing how to make her Falling Petals summer dress. The design is inspired by The Sew Convert’s Sunny Resort Blouse, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Classy Top, a little girl’s pleated tunic with silhouette applique

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make The Classy Top for toddler girls. It’s a tunic top with buttons down the bodice, and a silhouette of a girl appliqued to the pleated skirt. On the back, the bodice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated hostess apron

July 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chantelle from Thousand Square Feet guest blogs at Sawdust & Paper Scraps with a tutorial showing how to make a pretty pleated hostess apron. A pair of contrasting prints shows off the pleats across the front. Get the tute. … Read more ...