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Tutorial: Ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Bits for Baby and craftiness is not optional (AKA The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie) shows how to make this fun ruffled heart Valentine’s Day shirt for a little girl. Start with a store-bought shirt and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a cool school bag

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running with Scissors shows how to make this cool school bag. Interior pockets are sized to hold pencils and a pair of scissors. Straps are woven through a series of buttonholes across the top, and a buttoned tab… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s tie-top tank from an old t-shirt

January 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Adriana from Crafterhours shows how to make this girl’s tie-top tank out of an old t-shirt and a bit of printed cotton fabric. This is so pretty! I want to ditch all of my responsibilities for the day and make… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make a dog collar from a lanyard

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how she made a new collar for her dog that features the name and colors of her alma mater. She used a repurposed a lanyard (with plastic buckle) and a keyring. If you don’t have… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy t-shirt makeover with fabric and buttons

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Emily from The Rubber Punkin guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing an easy way to make over a t-shirt or onesie with fabric and buttons. This works well for both kids’ and adults’ shirts. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a Valentine’s Day heart shirt and headband

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Click on over to 3 Sweet P’s to find out how to make this sweet Valentine’s Day heart t-shirt and matching headband. I love the woven ribbon detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial. [photo from 3 Sweet… Read more ...

Giveaway: Free pattern of your choice from Brassy Apple

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Brassy Apple is giving away a free pattern of choice to not one, not two, but THREE lucky Craft Gossip readers. Wowza!

Their Kitschy Corset apron is certainly not your mama’s kitchen apron! If you’re going for a more sophisticated… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler fleece jumper from an adult shirt

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Small Fry & Co shares a tutorial for turning an adult fleece shirt into an adorable jumper for a toddler. It’s a quick, easy sewing project that can be completed during nap time. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home has the how-to for making these reversible placemats. Lovin’ the squares as opposed to the traditional rectangles. Get the tutorial and make a set for your dining table. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, square, placemat[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a gift envelope from oilcloth

January 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Oilcloth Addictt shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a simple gift envelope out of oilcloth. Use this as fun packaging for a Valentine’s or “Happy Day” gift for a favorite friend. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s skirt with fabric flowers from an adult t-shirt

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Crafty Wanna Bee shows how you can transform an old adult-sized t-shirt into a super cute little girl’s skirt with fabric flower embellishments. By keeping the original hem and side seams of the t-shirt, this is essentially a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love on a Limb patchwork table topper

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Love On a Limb patchwork table topper. It features a pretty applique of two birds sitting on a tree limb. She also includes cutting… Read more ...

Giveaway: Japanese fabric bundles

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Lia from Lia’s Space is giving away a couple of fabric bundles from Japan. If you love the look of Japanese fabrics, then head over to her blog and enter. Deadline is midnight on Monday, February 8th 2010. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pair of mittens from fleece

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sew a pair of mittens from fleece. The fleece is soft and warm, but also an easy fabric to sew with. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt “Lovey Bundles” Valentine’s treat bags

January 25, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making these Valentine’s “Lovey Bundles”, felt bags that they use in their family for giving Valentine’s treats. The bags are simple to make and start with precut rectangles… Read more ...