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Tutorial: Going-on-a-Walk patchwork bag

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Krista from Thar She Sews! shares a tutorial showing how to make her Going-on-a-Walk bag. The large patchork tote has a long strap for carrying it cross body. I love it when pretty things are also practical! Get the tute… Read more ...

Free pattern: Scallop Button Up Skirt

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nette shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this lovely Scallop Button Up Skirt. It has pockets on either side and a fitted waist. The pattern is available in one size (Burda 36) but you could easily adjust it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea Time appliqued oven mitts

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make these quilted oven mitts with a Tea Time themed applique. They’re made from a natural linen fabric and accented with a pretty cotton print. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maternity bib halter top

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial showing how to make a maternity bib halter top. This is such a gorgeous shirt! The body of the shirt is gathered on to a bib that she embellished with braided fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cotton Candy tulle skirt

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cotton Candy Skirt. Rows and rows of gathered tulle are stitched around the skirt for fluffy, twirly, girly fun. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sharpie fabric poppy

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to make this lovely fabric poppy. She starts with plain fabric and uses a Sharpie marker to add the colored lines to the petals. Beautiful! Get the tutorial to see how she does it. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap-around baby bib with snap closure

May 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how to make a wrap-around baby bib with an easy snap closure. They’re backed with terry cloth for absorbancy. Get the tutorial. [photo from Craft with Confidence] Looking for more Bib patterns to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sun & Sky Tee with pleated ruffle neckline

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Sun & Sky Tee. It’s a store-bought striped tee that she embellished with a pleated ruffle and bow at the neck. This is such an easy way… Read more ...

Dolly Drive for Japan

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brooke from Curious Lottie’s Fancy Crafts is collecting handmade dollies to send to children in Japan who have survived the terrible earthquake but are still dealing with the aftermath. Read more about this project at Dolly Donations or at Curious … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible John John Romper

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a reversible John John romper. This is such a classic look for little boys! And because it’s reversible, it’s two garments in one. She uses a printed fabric on one side,… Read more ...

My Singer Sew Very Easy House Party

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m a little obsessed with sewing. Given the smallest break in the conversation, I’ll talk your ear off about this style of little girl dress or that shape of a neckline, bias tape and foldover elastic, exposed zippers, and… Well,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Poppy Dress for little girls

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Poppy Dress for little girls. Shirring with elastic thread in the bobbin makes a pretty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drape Wrap Skirt

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make a drapey wrap skirt. This is such a pretty skirt! The edge of the wrap is hangs beautifully and is edged with a contrast binding to show off the flounce. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy zippered Catch-All pouch

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Sewing Steph shares a pattern and tutorial for making a boxy zippered Catch-All pouch. These handy zippered bags can be used to hold so many things – toiletries, school supplies, even a lunch. Get the pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Grosgrain ribbon flowers

May 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Artfully Caroline shows how to make a pretty ribbon flower that you can use for a brooch or hair accessory. The petals are made from loops of grosgrain ribbon, and the center is accented with small beads. Get … Read more ...