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Tutorial: Turn a onesie into a t-shirt

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

While the crotch snaps of a onesie mean that a shirt always stays tucked in, they can be inconvenient during potty training. The few seconds it takes to get everything unsnapped may mean the difference between a success and an… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle flower tank from a plain t-shirt

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to refashion a plain, boxy t-shirt into a fitted, fabulous tank embellished with ruffle flowers. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Roses] [tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, ruffle,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Vintage pillowcase dress for women

July 24, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available.

We’ve all seen the pillowcase dress for little girls, but what about the grown-ups? Potholes & Pantyhose shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat. The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a baby sling

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands free. The picture here… Read more ...

Free pattern: Go To Dress for little girls

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for what she calls The Go To Dress. You know, one of those dress patterns that you can go to again and again and know that it will… Read more ...

Who will receive The Sewing Answer Book?

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Our giveaway of The Sewing Answer Book ended earlier this week, and it’s time to announce the winner. I had planned on posting this 2 days ago, but summertime schedules at this house are C-R-A-Z-Y!! So here it goes today…… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt from outgrown pants and vintage sheet

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Explanation Required guest blogs at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how she used some strips of vintage sheets to turn an outgrown pair of pants into a cute little skirt for her daughter. So cute!! Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Reversible pants or shorts

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of reversible pants or shorts with an elastic casing at the waist. The pants/shorts are sewn together in such a way that there are no rough edges on the inside. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Castle Peeps Travel Play Set

July 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whipstitch Fabrics takes part in Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to use this fabric line to creae a travel castle play set. Get the tutorial from Whipstitch Fabrics. [photo from Whipstitch Fabrics]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini-Me Apron Set for kitchen pretend

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for the little budding chef in your life. The Mini-Me Apron set includes a pattern for a pint-sized apron with pockets, an oven mitt for a small hand-, and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Crossover back A-line baby doll dress

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too!… Read more ...

Video tutorial: How to install an invisible zipper

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Invisible zippers are one of those techniques that are completely mysterious until the secret is revealed. Then, they make SOm uch sense. Want to know how to install one? Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Box-pleat throw pillows

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these stylish throw pillows featuring box pleats that reveal a contrasting fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, throw, toss, pillow, pleat, box, contrast[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap-around pants for summer

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables member andyk75 shows how to make these wrap-around pants for summer. This is actually a fairly simple project, consisting only of straight seams. Go to the tutorial. [photo from andyk75 on Instructables] [tags]sewing, tutorial, wrap, pants, wrap-around,… Read more ...