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Tutorial: Round poof pillow with ruffled ribbon

June 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelli from WhimsiKel guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute round poof pillow. The front is embellished with yards and yards of gathered ribbon. She also shows how to convert a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Picnic napkin flatware rolls

June 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Calli from Make It Do made these picnic napkins that also function as flatware rolls. The pockets hold your flatware during transport, and then unroll into a handy fabric napkin. What a great idea for picnic baskets, where space is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wipe-clean booster seat cushions from a vinyl tablecloth

June 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these booster seat cushions out of vinyl tablecloths. The vinyl tablecloths are an inexpensive source of wipe-clean fabric (SO important with young eaters!), and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pendleton Wool messenger laptop bag

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this Spirit of the People messenger laptop bag made from Pendleton wool. The fabric they use is gorgeous, but you could also substitute a heavy canvas if you don’t have any wool. Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: How to sew a basic tank swimsuit

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Everyday Chaos shares a tutorial showing how to make a Summer Necessity swimsuit. If the idea of sewing a bathing suit is daunting, remember that the basic tank is just two pieces of fabric with elastic at the legs, arms,… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Amore Italiano and Warhol Dresses for little girls

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE offers a free pattern for the Warhol Dress and its Amore Italiano version (shown here). These loose-fitting, sleeveless knit dresses are perfect for summertime play, but the tie top and the appliqued/stenciled designs are totally high style. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kicky Swimming Kickboard Slipcover from vintage stretch polyester

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

When summer comes, we pull up stakes and move down to the neighborhood swimming pool. Not literally, but we do spend about 90% of our free time there. And with pool time comes swimming gear. My daughter has one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: From boxy tank to flattering tunic

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The Eco Stitcher tells how she turned this boxy tank into a flattering tunic. A strip of contrast fabric adds extra length, and a bit of shirring cinches it in under the bust. Read more at The Eco Stitcher.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl mustache baby bib

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar joins the Babyhood Bonanza over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make this oh-so-awesome vinyl baby bib. The mustache applique is all boy! The vinyl makes an easy wipe-clean surface,… Read more ...