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Tutorial: Embellish a girl’s shirt with a Gymboree-inspired bow

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from In the Happily Ever After shows how to add a large bow embellishment to a girl’s tank. She was inspired by a similar top at Gymboree. The oversized ribbon bow is sooo girly!! Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shaggy Bag from crocheted jersey fabric

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this fabulous Shaggy Bag. The outside of the bag is made from 6 yards of jersey fabric that is cut into strips and crocheted with a loop stitch. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a baby sling

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cathie Filian shows how to make your own baby sling. Some simple hardware and 2.5 yards of fabric are all you need for this relatively easy sewing project. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Cathie Filian] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorials: Headband week wrap-up

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If you are wanting some new spring hair accessories, look no further than Notes From A Very Red Kitchen. Katie from Notes From A Very Red Kitchen shares a week’s worth of headband tutorials. Styles include a basic skinny … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fabric fishing game

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a fabric version of the classic fishing game. Each fish has a unique look, thanks to the different fabric prints she used. Go to the tutorial. [photo from From an … Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect pleated pockets using popsicle sticks

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar used popsicle sticks to achieve the perfect pleats on the pockets she added to this refashioned cardigan. The small wood sticks give a sharp edge to iron against. Brilliant!! Go to the … Read more ...

Sewing pattern Tutorial: Sew a feminine maternity skirt

April 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this maternity skirt with ruffled trim at the bottom. The ruffles give a romantic, feminine look that is all too often absent in maternity clothes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy reversible tablerunner

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ellen from The Long Thread shows how to make a quick reversible tablerunner. It’s made from two one-yard cuts of linen (or any coordinating fabrics, really). The piecing is simple but the effect is lovely. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Always Tuck Me In” stay-put shirt for baby boys

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

The squirming, tumbling, full-0n discovering antics of active babies and toddlers mean that shirts rarely stay tucked in for any amount of time. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to combine a baby boy’s button-down shirt… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Woman’s v-neck summer blouse from a button-down shirt

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts made this pretty v-neck summer top out of a plaid button-down shirt. The loose fit works well for summer and the pleats add just the right amount of detail around the neck. Read more about her … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Lemonade Dress from a t-shirt and yardage

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial for her Lemonade Dress. The top is made from a recycled t-shirt, while the bottom is made from yardage. So pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Non-committal curtains from a bedsheet

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew Much Ado to find out how to make these non-committal curtains out of a bedsheet. The non-comittal part stems from the fact that you can easily change out the loops to attach the curtain to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry Fields lattice throw pillow

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home continues their series of Earth Day inspired pillows with a tutorial for making their Strawberry Fields pillow. Strips of fabric are stitched down in a lattice pattern across the top. I love the texture it creates! (I’m also lovin’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork laptop sleeve

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

CraftStylish shares a tutorial showing how to make a pretty patchwork laptop case. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] [tags]sewing, tutorial, laptop, sleeve, pouch, patchwork[/tags]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby bib

April 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them… Read more ...