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Tutorial: Pirate costume for a toddler

October 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Linda from Pane Amore & Creativita shows how she made a Halloween costume for her sweet little pirate. She provides the tutorial for making a vest and links to a tutorial for the hat. I love the embroidered pirate on… Read more ...

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired gossamer collar shirt

October 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how she refashioned a plain button down tee to one with a romantic gathered tulle neckline, inspired by a similar shirt she saw in a J. Crew catalog. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Timber by Jessica Levitt

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

The Fabric Shopper has a sneak peek of the upcoming Timber line by Jessica Levitt. Go see the sneak peeks. [photo from The Fabric Shopper] [tags]sewing, fabric, sneak peek, timber, jessica levitt[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved burpcloth

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This curved burpcloth by Dena from Threads to Fabric is shaped to stay put on your shoulder and is backed with soft terry for better absorbancy. She shares a tutorial so you can make some, too. Included in her tutorial… Read more ...

Giveaway: Custom baby accessories

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Julie from It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute is hosting a giveaway for some custom baby accessories. Up for grabs is either a personalized taggie blanket, or a monogrammed burp cloth with matching diaper clutch. Get the details on the giveaway from … Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable sandwich wrap

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keep your school lunches eco-friendly by using a reusable sandwich wrap instead of a throwaway baggie. Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make one. Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued fall fleece throw

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to make this fall-themed fleece throw. Appliqued leaves are scattered across the blanket just like they’ve fallen from a tree. Go to the tutorial. [photo from U … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofa caddy to keep your remotes organized

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

This sofa caddy by Sew4Home is just the thing you need to keep your remotes organized and within easy reach when you’re hanging out on the couch. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, sofa, couch,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed drool bib

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows to make these drool bibs out of an old t-shirt. Old knit fabric is so soft – perfect for wiping baby’s drooly chin! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Make It… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flowers from your scrap bin

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kristin from green… it’s the new blue shows how how to make these lovely fabric flowers. What I love about these flowers is that you can make them in virtually any shape. If you can draw it and stitch the… Read more ...

Finding sewing time when you’re the parent of a young child

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

When I was a new mother, I had visions of my child wearing nothing but expertly sewn, one-of-a-kind, handmade garments. Then my daughter became mobile and dedicated sewing time went the way of the dodo. If this sounds familiar, take… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew faux fur vest

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

P.S. – I Made This shows how to make this fabulous faux fur vest, no sewing required! Go to the tutorial. [photo from P.S. – I Made This] [tags]sewing, tutorial, no-sew, faux, fur, vest[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage styled hat with large ruffled flower

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from EvaForeva shares a tutorial for making this beanie hat embellished with a large ruffled flower. The process is actually very simple but the results are stunning! I think it’s got a vintage 1920’s feel to it, but with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded bath towel for baby

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this hooded bath towel for baby. It’s made from a bath towel, a hand towel, and a strip of accent fabric. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Nancy doll by Judith Prior

October 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Judith Prior shares a free pattern for this Nancy doll. This fabric art doll pattern is s a blank canvas for experimentation with fabric and fiber. Go to the free pattern. [photo from Judity Prior] [via Freebies for … Read more ...