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Tutorial: Purse for a toddler

November 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amity from Amity Originals made this sweet little purse for her friend’s toddler daughter. It’s sized perfectly for a small child and holds her play cosmetics and hair things. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the … Read more ...

Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway starts TOMORROW

November 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

It’s just one day until our awesome giveaway! Some of you have been posting comments with your guesses. I’d say that they’re pretty accurate… 🙂 Here’s a recap of the clues, plus one more that’s sure to reveal the secret… Read more ...

Tutorial: Winter Wonder Gift Tote

November 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathy Cano-Murillo shares a free pattern and tutorial at I Love To Create for making this Winter Wonder Gift Tote. Made from felt, it’s handstitched together with embroidery floss and then embellished with fabric paint. Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew Thanksgiving Pilgrim bonnet

November 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Seven Sisters] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patch pockets with flaps

November 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cardigan with bee applique and faux Peter Pan collar

November 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with a tutorial showing how she made this super cute bee cardigan out of a thrifted sweater. I’m lovin’ that faux Peter Pan collar! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Grosgrain… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Striped tee with elegant bows

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures… Read more ...

Black Friday at Bramcost Publications

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications is having an after Thanksgiving sale on their patterns. Buy 1 of their vintage lifestyle books, and get another for free. The official day of the sale is Friday, November 26, 2010 (Black Friday to those of us… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super cute fish fleece hats

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Remember the super cute fish fleece hats that Nikki from Lilybug Designs made? She’s gone and made a pattern and tutorial so we can all make some awesome fishy hats!! Thank you, Nikki! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Stay tuned: Awesome giveaway in less than 2 days

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

We’ve got an awesome giveaway comin’ at you in less than 48 hours. Getting tired of the teasers yet? I hope not, because I’ve got another clue for you. Clue #1: It’s smaller than a breadbox. But not much smaller.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summer Sun top for babies

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern and tutorial for this super sweet Summer Sun top for babies. The pattern is sized for 12-month-old babies, but you could most likely adjust the size up and down as needed. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux Riding Pant leggings for toddlers

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a pair of faux riding pants for toddlers. The comfy knit leggings are fabulous with buttons and contrast-y cuffs at the ankles! Get the how-to. [photo from Schwin & … Read more ...

Giveaway: 1930s Hooverette dress e-Pattern for 18″ dolls

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Hint of History is giving away an e-pattern for a 1930s Hooverette dress for 18″ dolls to three lucky readers of their blog. The 1930s wrapstyle housedress is finished with bias trim at the arms and neck, and close with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized Christmas stocking

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt birthday crown

November 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Audrey from Auds & Ends shows how she made this fabulous birthday crown for her daughter. It’s made from two layers of felt with little bit of elastic at the back for a perfect fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...