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Free pattern: Maternity wrap shirt

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

**EDITOR’S NOTE** This pattern is no longer available for free, but it can be purchased for just $5.00 from her shop. Who says a mommy-t0-be can’t still be stylish? This wrap shirt by Megan from MeganNielsen.com hugs your curves… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw-edge wrapped rag bracelets

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gay from It’s a Hodgepodge Life shows how to make a set of raw-edge wrapped rag bracelets. It’s a fast project and you can make them from the tiniest strips of fabric. When my fabric scraps are too small for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lightweight linen summer scarf

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from EvaForeva and forEvaMore shares a tutorial on her blog for making this lovely summer scarf. While a winter scarf keeps you warm with heavy, snuggly fabrics, this summer scarf is carefree elegance out of linen and vintage lace. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a PVC peaked roof frame for a table tent

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how she made a peaked roof frame for a table tent. This simple frame is the skeleton supporting the roof of a cottage-y table tent. She shares the tutorial as part of her Tent Week … Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashion adult jeans into kids’ jeans

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a free e-Class showing how to create a pair of kids’ jeans out of a pair of adult jeans. What a great idea!! Adult jeans are often easier to come by from tag sales… Read more ...

Free Sewing Tutorial: DIY pattern weights

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Last year my sister hipped me to the wonder of pattern weights. Instead of pinning, pinning, pinning when cutting out a pattern, slap down some pattern weights and get cutting. Not only is it MUCH faster, but I’ve found that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an I-Spy game

February 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from RessicaJachel and Craftiness is Not Optional shows how to to make an I-Spy bag. I love games like this for my daughter – self-contained, portable, quiet, and good for a developing brain. Get the how-to. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of fabric “paper” dolls

February 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Angela Yosten from Moda Home Mom shares a free pattern on Moda Bake Shop for making a set of fabric “paper” dolls. These fabric versions of the perennial childhood favorite are a great alternative for children with small hands who… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pair of knee pads for a crawling baby

February 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nadia from Fun with Mom shows how she made a pair of knee pads for her crawling baby. They wrap around baby’s legs with elastic straps to make the hard floors just a little softer under her knees. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Singed taffeta flowers with wrapped ribbon stems

February 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Nicola from Flowerpot Design and The Flowerpot Blog shows how to make a stemmed taffeta flower. These fabric flowers feature singed taffeta petals, wrapped bead center, and ribbon covered stem. Aren’t they gorgeous? Go to the tutorial and make a … Read more ...

Tutorial: Handstitched square bib

February 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make this simple baby bib from two squares of fabric. When it snaps around baby’s neck it folds in half into a layered triangular shape. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Mairuru] Looking… Read more ...

Tutorial: Teepee tent from a twin flat sheet

February 19, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tent Week continues at Obsessively Stitching with this tutorial for making a teepee. When it’s not being used as a clubhouse or camping tent or secret headquarters, it can be folded up for easy storage. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a hanging trash bag for your car

February 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keep the inside of your car trash-free with this hanging trash bag by Adrienne of Some of a Kind. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Hang it over the back of your seat and you’ll have… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: T-shirt refashion with Anthroplogie-inspired asymmetrical neckline

February 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Suzannah from {adventures in dressmaking} shows us how to refashion a long-sleeved t-shirt into this Anthropologie-inspired tee with an asymmetrical neckline. The ruffles are so soft and feminine! Go to the tutorial. [photo from {adventures in dressmaking}] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make dolly jammies from outgrown baby pajamas

February 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to repurpose an outgrown pair of your child’s baby jammies into a pair of dolly pajamas. If you don’t have a pair of baby jammies that you’re willing to part with, you can usually… Read more ...