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Tutorial: Toddler boy suspender pants from adult pants

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Max from Max California shows how she turned a pair of adult-sized pants into much smaller pants for her young son. AND she added a pair of suspenders! Love it!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Max California]… Read more ...

Tutorial: MP3 player sling that attaches to a treadmill

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this MP3 player that attaches to your treadmill. This is nothing short of brilliant, folks! The fabric sleeve wraps around the dashboard of your treadmill so… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffled hot cup cozy

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this hot cup cozy. The ruffled fabric sleeve takes the place of the throw-away paper ones you find at the coffee shop. This one is so much prettier, and earth-friendlier too! Get the tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doll-sized snuggie blanket

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tifani from Calculating Chaos shows how to make a doll-sized snuggie blanket. This is so stinkin’ cute!! Now dolly can keep warm while cuddling, just like the big girls! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Monster shirt for little boys

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this super cute monster shirt for a little boy. She refashions an adult-sized striped shirt down to a little boy size, and then adds that awesome monster applique. Love it! … Read more ...

Hear all about it: Interview with Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

In the latest episode (number 19) of GreenStitch, Anne K. interviews Tina Sparkles, author of Little Green Dresses

. Topics of the interview include patternmaking and thrifting. Also covered in this episode is an update on Anne’s hospital sewing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy fabric Valentine’s garland

January 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brianne from The Jones Family Adventure created this Valentine’s garland from strips of fabric. The raw-edged strips give it a fun, scrappy look. She used Valentine’s fabric for hers, but you could make one for any holiday; just change out… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted gadget case

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, for making a quilted gadget case. Whether it’s a phone, a camera, or even an iPod, you can keep your gadget safe and sound in this pretty quilted sleeve. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kiddie Handle

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini created this Kiddie Handle as a way to keep up with her young son when they’re out and about, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s essentially a long strap that hangs… Read more ...

Read all about it: Ironing laminated cotton

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve been avoiding ironing your laminated cottons because you think you’ll destroy your pretty shiny fabric, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done. Kelly from Oilcloth Addict posts on her blog telling how to do it. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Dressy shorts with pleated pockets

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these dressy shorts. The unique waistband is made from a combination of fabric and wide elastic, and the deep pleats on the pockets are dressy like trousers. Love, love!! Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered twirly skirt with pickups

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Quick Unpick shows how to make this fabulous layered twirly skirt. Pickups all around the second layer make it feel like a princess skirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Quick Unpick] [via Totally Tutorials]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage Bouquet Scarf

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications is ringing in the new year with 15 days of free vintage patterns and tutorials. They start with a scarf trimmed with silk carnations. When tied around the neck (or perfectly coiffed hair) the result is a bouquet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shorten a zipper by removing its teeth

January 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shows how to shorten a zipper without it looking like you just chopped off the extra. The secret is to remove the extra teeth. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads magazine]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nintendo DS or DSi case

January 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Did someone in your house get a Nintendo DS orDSi from Santa this year? Keep their new toy protected with a fabric case. The main part of the case holds the game system, while a zippered pocket holds some games. … Read more ...