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Tips for working with purchased sewing patterns

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petal twirly skirt for toddler girls

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftastical!] [via Someday Crafts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, petal,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Strawberry drawstring bag with a tote bag inside

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag. At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry. When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY printed twill tape

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape. All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafterhours] [tags]sewing, tutorial, printed, custom, twill, tape, inkjet[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple reversible bag

April 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver

verypurpleperson shows how to make a reversible bag. The simple lines will show off a fabulous fabric print. Go to the tutorial. [photo from verypurpleperson] [tags]sewing, tutorial, simple, reversible, bag, purse, tote[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby booties with nonskid bottoms

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dorothy from Come What May, and Loving It shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these baby booties with nonskid bottoms. Elastic around the ankles keep them snug and secure around baby’s foot. These would be soo cute out… Read more ...

Free pattern: Love in the Afternoon dress from Twinkle Sews

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for the Love in the Afternoon dress over at CraftStylish. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia. Go to the free pattern. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peeking Bag pouch with window

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours guestblogs over at EverythingEtsy.com with a tutorial showing how to make this Peeking Bag, so named because of the big vinyl window on the front that gives a peek at the bag’s contents. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Free as a Bird long skinny envelope pillow

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home finishes up their series of Earth Day inspired throw pillows with a tutorial showing how to make their Free as a Bird pillow. This is a long skinny envelope style pillow with button closures on the front. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add fabric tabs to the neck of a cardigan

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows what a different small details can make to the overall look of a garment. She took a plain cardigan and added two fabric and button tabs to the neckline. This small… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Make a fabric portfolio to hold your journal

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jesse from JezzePrints shares a tutorial on her blog for making these fabric portfolio folders. Pockets on the inside hold a sketchbook and a ribbon wraps around to keep it closed. Make one to carry a journal or sketchbook with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Breezy Tank for girls

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shares a tutorial for this easy, breezy summer tank for little girls. She made one is just half an hour! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftiness is not… Read more ...

Free pattern: Summery Sun Hat for babies

April 16, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Summery Sun Hat for babies. Not only is this a accessory for baby’s summer outfits, but it will keep the harsh sun off her his or her pretty baby… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired Smoldering Hues ruffled shower curtain

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog for an Anthropologie-inspired Smoldering Hues shower curtain. The rows upon rows of ruffles look so luxe!! And the different colors give an ombre effect. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a vintage-inspired gunsleeve

April 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a gunsleeve. The no-frills vintage inspired look would certainly appeal to the menfolk. And for the lady hunters? Be bold and make one in a girly fabric! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...