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Tutorial: Easy spring skirt with ruffle hem

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a spring skirt with a ruffled hem. The simple skirt has an easy elastic waist and can be made from just a yard of fabric. The ruffle around the hem finishes it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scarf with raw-edged binding

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift to make, why not a pretty scarf? The Purl Bee shows how to make a simple fabric scarf. It’s made from two layers of lightweight fabric (they used Liberty prints)… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Doll sundress with patchwork skirt

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

D.I.Y. Louisville shows how to make a pretty sundress for a doll. This simple dress can made to fit just about any size doll, perfect for a favorite dollie that doesn’t happen to match the standard doll clothes sizes. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Arm warmers from cool spring days

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes spring just can’t make up its mind. Warm one day, chilly the next. Amy from A Nest For All Seasons shows how to make a pair of arm warmers for just these days. They’re made from the arms of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a tie for a dog

April 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial showing how to make a tie for your little doggie to wear. Won’t he be so handsome all dressed up for his next walk through the park? Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a hair scrunchie

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Goodsell from Day to Day shares a tutorial showing how to make your own hair scrunchies. The fabric covered elastic bands are super handy (and comfortable) for ponytails, and you never can seem to have enough of them. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover for toddler chairs

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady shows how she made slipcovers for the chairs at her child’s play table. With sashes tied in pretty bows across the backs, they look just like the grown-up versions you often see around… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Summer Lovin tee with swoop shoulder yokes

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Summer Lovin tee for little girls. I love the swoop shoulder yokes! The buttoned yokes take the shirt up a notch without being too dressy. I know it’s intended… Read more ...

Tutorial: City Safari halter top

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her City Safari Top, a loose-fitting halter perfect for the warmer temps to come. The body of the shirt is gathered and folded before being stitched to the halter neck, creating… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered reversible gathered skirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits challenge at luvinthemommyhood (and published at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a layered gathered skirt. The skirt is neatly gathered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern silver throw pillow from cleaning towels

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I am loving the space age look of this silver throw pillow! No, it’s not made from some high end designer metallic fabric. It’s made from cleaning towels you can get at the dollar store. Brilliant! Brooke from Inside-Out Design… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Playdate Romper from a man’s buttondown shirt

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to create her Easy Playdate Romper for little girls. She made it from a man’s buttondown shirt, sizing it down and then reshaping the bottom to create the legs. A contrast-y sash and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make spaghetti straps more modest

April 28, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she altered the straps a prom dress to give her more coverage. The original dress had thin straps that didn’t provide the support or coverage that the wearer needed to feel comfortable on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give shoes a makeover with Mod Podge and fabric

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Oh my, do I love these shoes! The fabric, the ruffles, the flower at the ankle! Would you believe that they started out as a plain pair of wedges from the discount store? Sibylle from funkytime shows how she used… Read more ...

Winner of the Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit giveaway

April 27, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So… you wanna know who’ll be a proud owner of a Silhouette SD and Rhinestone Starter Kit? Why, it’s none other than…. Lucky commenter #60, Natalie, who said: Definitely would do some shirts for my daughter and probably some home … Read more ...