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Tutorial: Easy ric-rac headbands

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Got a bunch of ric-rac sitting around your studio just waiting for a cool project? Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to put it to use with her tutorial for making these super cute ric-rac headbands. You can make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a basic tank top

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The basic tank top has become an essential part of any wardrobe. Use it for layering or as part of a pajama set. Brown Paper Packages shows how to make a basic tank for little girls. They’re cute left plain,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy fix to make a t-shirt fit better

July 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You’d think that the stretch knit of a t-shirt would mean that you can always count on a good fit. Sadly, that’s not true! I rarely find a t-shirt that fits well straight from the store. (Of course, I tend… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler shirts from outgrown rompers

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When my daughter was a baby we found that she’d outgrow the length of a one-piece romper long before she’d outgrown the arms or the chest. Destri from The Mother Huddle has a brilliant solution – she shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft doll for small children to love

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Editor’s Note: The page that is linked to in this post is still active, but the links from that post to the tutorials for the parts of the doll are no longer active.

Rhythm of the Home, an online… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy t-shirt refashion from adult to kid sizes

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows an easy t-shirt refashion that turns an adult-sized t-shirt into a smaller, kid-sized one. Large t-shirts are readily available at garage sales and thrift stores, making this an economical source of cool clothes for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alphabet pillows from fleece

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Monica from Crafty Nest shows how to make these fun alphabet pillows from fleece. Make them in your initials, or use the letters to spell out words. I think it would be fun to make a series of that spelled… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little girls’ pleated tank dress from a t-shirt

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make this cute pleated tank dress for little girls. It’s made from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love a loose, sleeveless dress for little girls! It’s cool and breezy in the summer, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew apron from a dish towel

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bethany from The Paper Pony shows how to make this super easy apron from a dish towel. The best part is, she doesn’t actually cut or sew the towel itself. She uses the finishing seams that are already there to… Read more ...

Cool idea: Boys’ summer shorts from a man’s refashioned button down shirt

July 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Saltwater Kids shares some photos on her blog showing off the boys’ summer shorts that she made out of a man’s button down shirt. I love the look of the plaid shirting in the boys’ shorts!! Read more … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a simple but cute kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel. One towel yields two coverups, so the materials are inexpensive as well. Retail cycles being what they are, you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging soap bags for the shower

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiff from Making the World Cuter shows how to make these hanging soap pockets for the shower. The simple bags make the soap easier to hold on to so the slippery bar doesn’t accidentally slide out of your hands. What… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with fabric chain stripe

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial at for making this cool Chain Pillow. I love love LOVE that fabric chain embellishment right down the center! Download the tutorial from PatBravo.com. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple fused fabric ornaments

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Find out how to make these simple fused fabric ornaments over at C & T Publishing blog. They show them in hearts, but you can create them in any shape you like. (Keep it simple, though, as you’ll be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathered mini-skirt

July 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from All You Need is Love shows how to make this short summer skirt that her sister dubbed, “The Malibu Barbie Skirt.” So cute!! It’s easy to make, too. If you like the look of the mini-skirt but don’t… Read more ...