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Tutorial: Ruffle bag from a plain canvas tote

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mary Ellen from Mary’s Meanderings made this ruffled fabric and lace tote out of a plain canvas tote bag. You know, the ones printed with a company logo? The ones you got for free and probably have half a dozen… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erica from B is for Boy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her super cute Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie. The vest is appliqued on to the front of the onesie so your little guy can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pillow from a tea towel

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Magdalena from The Craft Revival created this awesome throw pillow out of a thrifted tea towel, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from The Craft Revival]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleeveless silk blouse from a thrifted button-down shirt

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Alli from One Pearl Button shows how she created this simple sleeveless blouse out of a thrifted button-down shirt. The shirt she used was made of silk, but this would work with a shirt made from any lightweight fabric. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork wine bottle cozy

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becky from SewSaneJane shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a patchwork wine bottle cozy. This would be so pretty to set out at your next party, or perhaps to pair with a bottle of wine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique-style embellished tank for little girls

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Peanut To Princess shows how to make a boutique-style embellished tank for little girls. You start with a store-bought tank, so all you have to do is add the fabric, ruffles, and buttons. Sooo girly!! Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Embroidered sundress

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make an embroidered sundress, similar to one she found Gap. She used the fancy stitches on her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated drapes

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make pleated drapes. The pleating looks difficult, but it’s made easy with the help of pleat tape and special pleater hooks. Get the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Read all about it: Tip for cutting out felt shapes

April 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Felt is a great choice for small sewing projects. The edges don’t fray so you can just cut out the shapes and stitch them together. On the other hand, it can be a little tricky to get an accurate cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple no-sew tutu

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Twig and Toadstool shows how to make a simple no-sew tutu. Long strips of tulle are looped around a piece of elastic to make a full tutu skirt. She added long strips of ribbon for a little extra bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Braided Handle Canvas Tote

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this chic tote for all of your spring and summer adventures. It’s made from canvas and has pretty braided handles. Find out how to make one. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered Easter basket

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo show how to make this fabric covered Easter basket. No sewing is required – just some clever wrapping and a little bit of hot glue. Get the tutorial. [photo from Chica and Jo] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a dowdy dress into a fabulous romper

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turns a rather ufortunate dress into this fabulous romper. The one she used is silk, which would be a difficult project for even an experienced sewist. You could make it… Read more ...

Cool idea: Diaper covers from ruffle fabric

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ruffles on diaper covers are soooo cute!!! Ashley from Make It and Love It made some diaper covers that are covered in ruffles. She didn’t stitch down all those ruffles, though. She used ruffle fabric to make it quick, easy,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peasant dress with pockets

April 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Little Big Girl Studio guest blogs in the Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this peasant dress with pockets. It’s inspired by a similar… Read more ...