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Tutorial: Woven fleece Easter basket and softie eggs

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun has a tutorial showing how to make an Easter basket and eggs – all from fleece. The basket is actually woven from strips of fleece. Get the tute. [photo from Fleece Fun] Looking for more Easter themed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add interest to a plain sweater with freezer paper stencil

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lara from Less Cake {More Frosting} guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to update a plain cardigan with a bit of freezer paper stencil. She created the intricate damask and swirl stencils with her Silhouette machine. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute monster taggy toy with handle

March 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this super cute monster taggy toy. Squeeeeal! Look at that big monster mouth – it’s also a little handle! And his hair is made from ribbon tags. This would be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Basic Boys Wallet

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial showing how to make her Basic Boys Wallet. The suiting makes such awesome wallets! And with grommets and brads and scrap leather, they’re anything but “basic”. They open up to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a dog coat from a baby bib

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Erika Lindquist from Sew Doggy Style shares a tutorial at Dollar Store Crafts showing how she made a doggy coat from a baby bib and a grocery tote. (Obviously this only works for a smaller dog – or a really… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew leather drawstring coinpurse

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a simple leather drawstring coin purse, no sewing required. It’s lined with fused fabric, and a lace threaded through holes cinches it up. It’s a quick, easy project and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shamrock Chic appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this super cute Shamrock Chich appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock shapes are made from raw-edge appliqued hearts in various prints (greens, of course!) and are sprinkled all over the shirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy flex-frame pouch

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knight or princess dress-up costume for a child

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Headband with oversized bow

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Modern Lady shows how to make a covered headband with an oversized bow, inspired by the ones worn by Blair Waldorf wears in Gossip Girl. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from The Modern Lady] Looking for more… Read more ...

Kimonos for baby Lily

March 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tote bag

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro Duffel Bag

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Saltwater Kids joins in Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-style duffel bag. Excuse me while I indulge in a little bit of of child-of-the-80s nostalgia. *sigh* Duffels were awesome then, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid-sized moccasins you can make yourself

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Arianne from Still Parenting shows how to make a pair of kid-sized moccasins. Each moccasin is made from a single piece of felt, cleverly shaped so it can be folded and stitched into a little shoe. The cuffs can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Envelope clutch purse with ruffles

March 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make an envelope clutch with ruffles. I love this!! The ruffles peeking out of the envelope flaps reminds me of a ruffle bustle… Read more ...