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Sewing Pattern : Ruffle capri tights for little girls

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Bandy Canyon made these super cute ruffle capri tights for her little girl. The capri-length leggings are still dressy, but are made more comfortable for the hot summer weather. It turns out it’s an easy refashion from a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial and printable: Fabric scrap paper doll activity

June 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a Craft Camp Tutorial and printable for these fun fabric scrap paper dolls. I love these for two reasons. First of all, they’re just plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strapless shirred summer top

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craft Jr. to find out how to make this strapless summer top with shirring at the top and the bottom. This is such a cute top, and it sews up quick! This would be a great project… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a colorful petal tee

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this colorful petal tee. The little petals are all cut from scrap bits of knit left over from other sewing projects. She also shows the same technique made with chiffon petals… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Rubik’s Cube softie from felt

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a Rubik’s Cube to bring back a dose of that good ole 80s nostalgia. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a soft felt version of the classic toy. I love her “fuzzy dice” variation!! Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Gathered muslin throw pillow with rolled fabric rosettes

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered muslin throw pillow that features a trio of rolled fabric rosettes. The tone-on-tone palette allows you to focus on the beautiful details. Get … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: 1920’s-inspired toddler dress and headband

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home made this adorable 1920’s-inspired dress and headband for her toddler girl. What a cute little flapper dress!! It’s part of her Sewing Through the Decades series. See more photos of … Read more ...

Tutorial: Adjustable kid’s messenger or roadtrip bag with lion applique

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial out at QFD Creative for making this Click to Carry messenger bag for kids. The adjustable strap can be shortened to hang around the back of a car headrest, or lengthened… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Summertime Romper for toddlers

June 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for the Summertime Romper that appeared in the So You Think You’re Crafty competition recently. The pattern is available in size for 18-24 months and 2T-3T. … Read more ...