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Tutorial: Make an unbreakable baby mirror with soft fabric frame

June 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this mirror that’s made just for baby. The flexible mirror is unbreakable, and the fabric frame is soft. Velcro straps allow you to hang it from crib rails, a car seat,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a custom iPad cover

June 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Made by Heidi wanted a cover for her iPad, but didn’t like any of the styles available from the store. Instead of settling on a design she didn’t like, she took to her sewing machine and made one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer for small toys

June 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success shows how to make this hanging pocket organizer. This set of fabric pockets can be hung on the back of a car set to organize the many small toys that seem… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial and pattern for making this cute pouch that’s shaped like a giant pencil. How cute is that?? Make one for yourself to keep your pens and pencils organized in your purse, or make… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Quick and easy mouse pad

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a custom mouse pad for your computer. All it takes is a couple of really cute fabric prints and some double-sided fusible interfacing. Go … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Short pleated skirt with contrast hem

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this stylish mini-skirt. The pleats are a bit sassy, while the bows are sweet. The contrast bias tape hem finished off the bottom edge nicely. Go … Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Easy T-Shirt Dress for girls

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a girl’s t-shirt dress out of an adult-sized t-shirt. This is my favorite way to make summer playdresses for my daughter. It’s fast, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks with windows

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Make It Perfect shares a tutorial for making these super-cute and super-practical peek-a-boo drawstring toy sacks. A clear plastic window on the front gives a peek at the bag’s contents. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It Perfect… Read more ...

Read all about it: Tips for sewing knits, plus a tutorial for a mock coverstitch

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Knit fabrics have a reputation for being difficult to work with, but really I think it’s just a matter of them behaving differently under the needle than other fabrics. Not harder, just different and requiring some adjustments in the tools… Read more ...