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Tutorial: Sleeping Beauty doll

November 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how she adapted the new-classic Black Apple Doll to make a Sleeping Beauty doll for her daughter. She added gathers to the bodice to look like a fancy princess dress. She also created a small… Read more ...

Tutorial: Poinsettia throw pillow

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s sweater from an adult sweater

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how easy it is to make a child’s sweater out of an adult sweater. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make cold-weather clothes for your kids. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellish a cardigan with lace & felt applique

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree kicks off her Embellish Knits month with a tutorial showing how she updated a thrift store cardigan with some lace trim and appliqued felt leaves. She also took in the sides and arms… Read more ...

Tutorial: Half apron with a casing waist

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a half apron that uses a cord pulled through a casing to make the waist. Coordinating trim edges the pockets. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Mama Ruffle Scarf

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make The Mama Ruffle Scarf. It’s a grown-up version of the Button Ruffle Scarf she posted recently. For the mama version, she removed the buttons and lengthened the scarf to give more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn slip-on shoes into princess slippers

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how she added a folded ribbon bow to her daughter’s slip-on shoes and turned them into princess slippers. It’s an easy no-sew project that can be completed in just 20 minutes. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy way to lengthen your jeans

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With jeans, there’s a fine line between perfect length and highwaters. If your jeans are verging on highwaters, Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows an easy way to get a little bit of extra length out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowl neck t-shirt refashion

November 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to take a pair of crewneck t-shirts and turn them into one awesome cowl neck shirt. She does it with just three seams! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty Cupboard… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double potholder that protects your wrists

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a double potholder that protects your wrists while carrying a hot dish or cookie sheet. These would make awesome Christmas gifts!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Boy Trifecta]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted gathered sleeve blouse from a man’s dress shirt

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beccy from Wipster shows how she refashioned a man’s dress shirt into a trim, tailored blouse for herself. She shortened the sleeves and added gathers. I’m loving the cuff detail! Check out her tutorial to see how it’s done.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cozy button wrap

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to make a cozy button wrap for the cold weather ahead. I love this! Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fun Funky Fleece Hat

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land finishes the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits month at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a Fun Funky Fleece Hat. It’s also a warm hat, with earflaps and two layers of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Embellished sweater arm warmers

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog for making these super cute arm warmers. They’re made from the arms of recycled sweaters, with ribbons and embellishments to make them girl-fabulous. Get the tute. [photo from Brassy … Read more ...

Tutorial: Flirty Holiday Apron

November 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Just Sew Sassy guest blogs at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial showing how to make her Flirty Holiday Apron. This girly ruffled apron would make a great gift! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Blue Cricket Design]… Read more ...