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Tutorial: Hanging trinket keeper for kids’ treasures

February 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Traci from Amazing Mae and May and Mae contributes to Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make this trinket keeper. It hangs from a child’s beltloop or backpack and is the perfect spot for them to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It offers a tutorial for making this Anthropologie-inspired chiffon petal tank top. Look at those layers and layers of filmy petals! Divine!! Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered flower tank

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Laurel from Dart and Gather made this flower tank, inspired by a this shirt by Lex at My Mama Made It. The large gathered flower applique is dramatic and feminine. Want to make one for yourself? Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Long skirt for little girls from a jersey sheet

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Julie from Pumpkinbear and Craft Knife shares a tutorial for making this long gathered skirt for little girls out of a jersey sheet. You can find all kinds of fun kid prints in jersey sheets. Take a look at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Be My Valentine bookmarks

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these sweet stitched house-shaped bookmarks. Applique a heart and add a Valentine’s sentiment to make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neck wrap scarflette from a sweater

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Keep your neck warm with this neck wrap scarflette made from a sweater. Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations has the how-to. Go to the tutorial. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped zippered pouch

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make this heart-shaped zippered pouch. Fill one with treats for Valentine’s Day! Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, heart, zippered, pouch, purse,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork bubble skirt for little girls

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this patchwork bubble skirt for little girls. You can make it with a Jelly Roll of precut fabric. Use reds and pinks to make it a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wheel of Fortune coasters

February 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

With Chinese New Year approaching (Feb 14), why not make a set of Wheel of Fortune coasters? Craft Passion has the how-to. She shows hers made out of Chinese silks. It’s expensive fabric, but you’d only be using scraps and… Read more ...

DIY Designer details for your spring sewing

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adriana from The Princess Seam shares some ideas for designer details that you can replicate in your spring sewing. I can’t wait to try some of these out! Read more at her blog to find out how to DIY these… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Fabric “pop beads”

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Clare from Green Valley Crafts shows off the fabric toy she made for her daughter. It’s a series of soft fabric balls, with Velcro on each side. Little hands can connect them together and pull them apart to their hearts’… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing a collar for a boy’s button-up shirt

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brittany of Craft Phesine participates in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial showing how to make collars for little boys’ button-up shirts. You can find get a tutorial on her blog. Go there now.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Romantic scrunch belt

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make this scrunch belt. Satiny fabric and a large fabric flower give a romantic look. Elastic makes it adjustable. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Ruffles and Stuff] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple nightie

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ginger from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making this super simple nightie. Super simple, and yet so pretty! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!] [tags]sewing, tutorial, super, simple, nightie,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make an all-weather doggie jacket

February 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Instructables user mattnbrenda shows you to make an all-weather jacket for your dog. Go to the tutorial. [photo from mattnbrenda on Instructables] looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out these sewing patterns over on… Read more ...