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by Anne Weaver
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designsby Anne Weaver
Sweet Pea and Pumkins shows how to make this lovely wrap dress for little girls. The puff sleeves and the gathered skirt are such classic looks for a little girl dress, while the wrap style gives an easy closure and… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Mademoiselle Chaos from Para Noire shares a tutorial for making these small round fabric buttons. The shape is spherical, like little fabric balls. These would make such beautiful closures on a garment! Find out how to make them at ParaNoire… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Pati from A Crafty Escape shows how to make a child’s apron out of a washcloth. Flower embellishments, ric rac, and ribbon make it pretty. Get the tute.
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Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these small toy bags. She made them to replace the sandwich bags that she had been using to keep her children’s small toys together. They’re made from clear vinyl … Read more ... by Anne Weaver
The Ring in the Vintage New Year series concludes at Bramcost Publications with a free vintage pattern for a ladies’ bowler hat. Get the pattern and instructions.
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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lettuce edged ruffle shirt for her young daughter. The ruffles are the same color as the base shirt, with pops of color provided by… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
How About Orange has the how-to for making these cute cute cute fabric flower – no sewing required. You can make them from small pieces of fabric, so pull out the scrap bin for this one. Get the tute.… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this pleated fleece scarf. It buttons together into a long circle, so you can loop it around your neck several times like a cowl. Love it! (And check out her idea… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Brenda from Hall or Nothing and Deck the Halls of Home with Joy shows how to make this reversible child’s apron. The top layer is made from a decorative kitchen towel, which is both cute and practical. Get the tutorial… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Would you believe that this fabulous skirt by Alison from Backstitch Baby started out its life as a most unflattering full length wrap skirt? She gives a step-by-step account of the transformation, so you can make one yourself. Get the … Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Amie from Kitty Cats and Airplanes guest blogs over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make tis fabulous black lace skirt with scalloped hem. A white underskirt keeps it modest and contrasts with the black to show… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to turn a plain ole sweatshirt into a rockin’ vest in just 15 minutes – no sewing required. Get the tute.
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Melinda from Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make a draft stopper for your door. The long thin bag is filled with beans and sits across the bottom of the door or window to keep the cold air from sneaking… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
M & J Blog shows how to make this loopy ribbon hairbow. They put it together with fabric glue, but you could also use small stitches to keep the layers together. Get the how-to.
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