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Free pattern: Feathered owl applique

January 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a template for a cute cute owl applique. I am love, love, LOVING his feathered body! She created it by stitching down individual craft feathers on to his body. Genius!! Get the template.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled pillowcase dress

January 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to turn a pillowcase into a little girl’s dress. She’s making the dresses to donate to the Little Dresses for Africa program. The simple construction and flexible sizing make this a perfect style for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cupcake and Roses Valentine t-shirt applique

January 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cupcakes and Roses t-shirt, inspired by a similar shirt from BabyGap. This would be awesome for Valentine’s Day! Get the how-to. Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie that turns into a butterfly

January 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

For the child who loves the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Arianna from Still Parenting tells how she created this clever caterpillar softie. Just like the story, he starts out as a fat little caterpillar. But turn him inside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for her stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls. One look at this fabulous skirt and you’ll understand why it was the winner of the Winter Wonderland challenge… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Inset heart motif with a finished edge

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Swan Rosette fabric flower embellishment

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Pretty Posy shares a tutorial for her Little Swan Rosette. The pretty fabric flower is made from layers of gathered fabric and lace, and is attached to a hairclip to make a pretty hair accessory for her daughter. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with contrast box pleats

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated headband

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to. [photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Polaroid camera pouch for your bike

January 21, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make this cute handlebar bag for your bike. The zippered pouch is embellished to look like a Polaroid camera. Love it! Get the tute. [photo from Punk Projects]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt heart locket

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt heart locket. The oversized heart pendant opens to reveal a photo of a loved one. A Velcro closure makes it easy to open… Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter cape for a toddler

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W. from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made the awesome cape that was her entry into Project Run & Play. Sooo cute! Get the tute. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn under a curved edge

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to turn under a curve while keeping the edge all smooth and pretty. The trick is to ease the curved edge with a bit of basting. Get the tutorial … Read more ...