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Tutorial: Dress-up wings on a wrap around skirt

May 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of play wings for a young child. They are pure fabulousness!! Rather than being attached at the torso, they’re attached to a skirt (with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Long sleeves to short sleeves in just 10 minutes

May 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how easy it is to turn a long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee. The sleeves are ruched with a bit of elastic, for a fun little detail. It’s a quick project that can extend the life… Read more ...

Tutorial: Edelweiss Dirndl Skirt from old jeans

May 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she turned an old (but favorite) pair of jeans into her Edelweiss Dirndl Skirt. Lace pickups on the gathered skirt give it fairy tale charm. What a pretty skirt for summer! Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Layered felt camelia

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a lovely felt camelia. The pattern includes 5 different sizes of blooms that you can layer to make a full bloom. Or, use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chiquita Dress for girls

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial showing how to make her Chiquita Dress. This is SUCH a cute dress!! I’m loving the laced ribbon detail on the bodice! Get the tutorial. [photo from No… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sorbetto Tank Top by Colette Patterns

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for a simple summer top. Called the Sorbetto Tank Top, it’s a sleeveless top with one perfect pleat down the center. Beautiful! Go to the free pattern. [photo… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Cute as a Button party dress

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows off the dress she made for her little girl’s birthday party. The theme of the party is Cute as a Button, and the dress is no exception. A cluster… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Guy Baby Pants

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of Little Guy Baby Pants. These are so cute! You can make them from yardage, or use fabric from an adult-sized pair of pants. I’d opt for the latter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Knapsack

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Not Very Domestic shares a tutorial showing how to make her Ruffle Knapsack. Ruffled strips of bright happy fabric prints are sewn on to the body of a simple drawstring backpack. So cute!! Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Q & A and giveaway: Simple Gifts by Jennifer Worrick

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, shares a Q & A session on her blog with Jennifer Worrick, author of Simple Gifts: 50 Little Luxuries to Craft, Sew, Cook & Knit. The focus of the Q & A… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Little girl’s jumper with custom border print

May 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Little Birdie Secrets created a custom border print for a toddler’s jumper dress using heat transfer material and her Silhouette cutter. Brilliant! But don’t limit yourself to toddler clothes. Custom border prints would make awesome pillows, placemats, purses, just about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress-up wings on a wrap around skirt

Tutorial: Long sleeves to short sleeves in just 10 minutes

Tutorial: Edelweiss Dirndl Skirt from old jeans

Free pattern: Layered felt camelia

Tutorial: Chiquita Dress for girls

Free pattern: Sorbetto Tank Top by Colette Patterns

Lookie what she made: Cute as a Button party dress

Tutorial: Little Guy Baby Pants

Tutorial: Ruffle Knapsack

Q & A and giveaway: Simple Gifts by Jennifer Worrick

Lookie what she made: Little girl’s jumper with custom border print

Tutorial: Turn your favorite fabrics into puzzle blocks

Tutorial: Ruffled Clover Dress for little girls

Tutorial: Recycled jeans tablet computer sleeve

Tutorial: My tried and true method for elastic casings