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Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a hand towel

May 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel for little kids

May 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this cute Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel for little kids. A bath sheet (oversized towel) gets paired with a yard of printed cotton to make a fabulous wrap for drying… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bath mitt puppets

May 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running with Scissors and Primo Bambino shares a free pattern & tutorial for making these super cute bath mitt puppets. The downloadable PDF includes patterns for a shark, fish, and alligator bath mitt from washcloths or towels. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fitted sheet for a crib or toddler bed

May 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fitted sheets for a baby crib or toddler bed. They’re easier than you think and allow you to create custom bedding for your child’s room. … Read more ...

Giveaway: Easy Knit Top/Dress ePattern from Squiggly Twigs Designs

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Mother’s Day witha giveaway. She’ll give a copy of her Easy Knit Top/Dress e-Pattern to one lucky reader. Go to Squiggly Twigs Design for details and to enter the giveaway. Deadline is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple lined pouch with button closure

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this simple lined pouch with button closure. A pouch like this has so many uses – use on to hold a memo pad, your cosmetics, or receipts. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lavender-filled tea bag sachet

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this lavender sachet that’s shaped like a tea bag. (Love that little fabric tea bag hangtag!) This is a quick project, perfect for a last-minute gift. … Read more ...

Lookie what she made: From shapeless shirt to retro wow

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons took a shapeless button-down shirt and gave it new style with shortened sleeves, a shapelier fit, and a new collar. (The new collar is made from the cuffs of the sleeve. Brilliant!) The result… Read more ...

Tutorial: One Seater floor cushion for toddlers

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks made this One Seater floor cushion for her small children, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I’m lovin’ the handle on the side that makes it easy to tote it around the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy batwing tunic from a rectangle of fabric

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Maribug shows how to make this batwing tunic. The shape is easily cut from a large rectangle of fabric – no pattern necessary. Make this from lightweight fabric for a flattering drapey fit. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Clothesline applique dish towel

May 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Jane Avion shows how to add this fabulous clothesline applique to a tea towel. She was inspired by a similar tea towel at Anthropologie. I love the dimensional aspect of the tiny appliqued clothes! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand printed market bag from a t-shirt

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sharon from lovely bud shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun market bag. The bag is made from a plain t-shirt, which she then prints with stamped images. Use a purchased stamp, or get creative and carve… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a cascading ruffle tee

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely shirt for spring or summer. Layers of ruffles cascade down and around the front of the shirt. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Tea Rose… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler girls’ Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to turn a pillowcase into this fabulous Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress for toddler girls. Don’t have a pillowcase handy? Use vintage sheets or your favorite cotton yardage. Get the tute! [photo from Simply… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a fabric photo frame applique

May 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fabric photo frame applique. The photo slides in behind the frame made from fabric and clear vinyl. What a cool idea for a Mother’s Day… Read more ...