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Free pattern: Carolina dress for little girls

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use novelty fabrics to make a concentration game

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Novelty fabrics are so much fun to collect, but can be difficult to use in projects. You can use the images as appliques, but you’ll have LOTS of images left over. Here’s another idea: use the images from novelty fabrics… Read more ...

Tutorial: Button down peasant shirt refashion

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dora from Show Tell Share shows how she refashioned a button down shirt into a peasant blouse. She removed the button placket from the bottom portion of the shirt, but kept it at (and the collar) at the top. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux chenille capri jeans

May 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she turned two pairs of old jeans into one pair of capri jeans with fabulous faux chenille texture on the legs. Brilliant! And sooo cute! This would also be a great way to… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Foldover elastic

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’m a little nervous posting this. It’s my very-first-ever-video-tutorial-grand-debut. But it’s about foldover elastic and you guys know how much I love me some foldover! I use it in my Peek-A-Boo Shoulder shirts, in my Slouchy Shirts, on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sailor-inspired Ahoy! Pants for little girls

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Ahoy! Pants for little girls. The sailor-inspired pants have a buttoned bib across the front. Sooo cute! Get the tutorial. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry softie keychain

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make this cute strawberry softie keychain. Or, you can leave off the tab on the top and make some as play food for a child’s pretend kitchen. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bright happy cute felt birds

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

These little felt birdies are soooo cute! I let out a little squeal of delight when I saw them! They’re so bright and happy, and I’m loving all the possibilities for embellishment. Paper and String shares a free pattern and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Paper bag waist pants alteration

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to adapt a basic pants pattern to make capris with a paper bag waist. The extra bit of fabric creates a pretty ruffle at the waist. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Photo frame flower pot wrap

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erica from B is for Boy! shows how to make a flower pot wrap with a frame to hold a favorite photo. The wrap is made from a fabric print with a clear vinyl window to display a photo. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiny Wings felt softie

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adeela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a felt softie of the bird from the Tiny Wings game. Soooo cute! Get the tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sunflower bag

May 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anusha from Anusha’s Creative Blog shares a tutorial showing how to make a purse with a 3-d sunflower embellishment on the front. This is such a pretty bag, and perfect for spring and summer! Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star throw pillow

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

You can find out how to make this unique star-shaped throw pillow over at Fleece Fun. This would be a fun accent for a child’s room! Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun]… Read more ...

Tutorial: All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from CraftBuds shows how to make an All-In-One Picnic Blanket Tote – picnic blanket that folds up into a handy tote for easy carrying. The bottom layer is made from a vinyl tablecloth to make it waterproof against the… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ribbon and button headband

May 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Craft Passion shows how to create a button and bow headband, no sewing required. They’re easy to make, and you can have fun with choosing colors and trims to suit the occasion or the outfit. Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...