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Tutorial: Make kid’s leggings from mom’s old pants

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Angel from A Day in the Life of the Hooks shows how she turned an old pair of her maternity knit pants into leggings for her daughter. Repurposing the hems of the original pair of pants makes this project easy… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Beautiful box pleat skirt for little girls

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial on her blog for making a beautiful skirt for a little girl, made to your child’s measurements. The knee length skirt has box pleats, angled pockets, a taller waistband, and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gizmo Cozy from felt

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Gizmo Cozy. It’s easily made from felt – perfect for beginning sewists or children – and can be customized to fit just about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turning Tiny Ties

February 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows an easy way to turn thin tubes of fabric right side out, and then how to quickly and easily press them into shape. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scavenger Bag to hold kids’ treasures

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Steffanie from Sew Grown joins Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a Scavenger Bag. Your child can bring it with them on their outside adventures to hold all of the treasures they find along the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rainbow colorpath throw pillow

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make her rainbow colorpath throw pillow. The white background makes the bright colors of the circles stitched across the center really pop. Sooo pretty! Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Homegrown]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Elephant Cuddle Cushion from a thrifted sweater

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an… Read more ...

From my studio last week: February 21, 2011

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

So not much happened in my studio last week. Not even the cleaning that was so badly needed. Even so, I did get a few things accomplished.

I picked up this hot pink cashmere cowl neck sweater at a thrift… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Monster Tooth Pillow

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Monster Tooth Pillow, a tooth fairy pillow with a cute (but fierce) monster features. I love the pointy monster teeth on… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Blue Beret in kids and adult sizes

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Blue Beret. The soft beret made from recycled t-shirt knit works equally for boys and girls. Her pattern includes both kid and adult sizes. Love,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler’s stitching project from recycled materials

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

TinkerLab shares a tutorial for creating a handstitching loom for small children. The “fabric” has large holes that accommodate a large eye, blunt-tipped needle. Keep one in your sewing space to keep little hands busy and growing minds engaged while… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute owl softie, no sewing required

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Natalie from Brimhall Bliss shows how to make an super cute owl softie that’s also easy to make. The handstitching in the photo is all decorative. It’s made from felt and she uses glue to hold it all together, so… Read more ...

Get it now: Free vintage pattern for a circle bolero

February 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

From now until February 27, Bramcost Publications is sharing a free vintage pattern for a cirlce bolero. The construction is simple (just two overlapping circles), but the fit is flattering. Go to the tutorial. This pattern is available for … Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag for a boy

February 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tina from Sweet Floweret shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make she made this cool camo messenger bag for her son. The simple shape and the camo fabric create a bag that a boy will love. Of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scalloped top for little girls

February 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make this sweet scalloped top for little girls. The scalloped neckline is fairly easy to construct, and as pretty as a flower. Get … Read more ...