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Tutorial: Dirndl clothespin bag

September 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac shares a tutorial for making this dirndl clothespin bag. Cuteness!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from knick knacks & ric rac] [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, dirndle, clothespin, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Petite Pack backpack

September 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew to Speak shows how to make this darling little backpack. It was designed with the younger elementary-aged set in mind – children who wouldn’t necessarily be carrying large numbers of thick books, but who still need a convenient way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower corsage brooch

September 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to make this lovely fabric flower corsage pin. She was inspired by a shirt she saw in a J. Crew magazine. The flowers are made up of strips of fabric cut from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Taking measurements for curtains

September 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Making curtains is no small undertaking. The sewing itself doesn’t tend to be complex, but the volume of sewing (and fabric) makes this a significant project. Which is all the reason why you want your curtains to actually fit when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a reversible beret

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Su from Vively Online shares a tutorial for making a reversible beret. This would make a great addition to your fall wardrobe! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Vively Online] [tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, beret[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred girl’s dress from an adult shirt

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE tells how she made this shirred dress for her little girl out of an adult button-down shirt. Get the how-to. [photo from MADE] [tags]sewing, tutorial, dress, shirt, refashion, girl, shirred[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a quilted reversible coat for your dog

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Katrina from Roots and Wings Co made this quilted coat for her aging dog, whose joints were beginning to ache in the cold weather. The coat is reversible, with one side featuring a Halloween theme and the other a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl fabric coasters

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how to make these super cute vinyl fabric coasters. You can turn any cotton fabric into vinyl fabric with iron-on vinyl. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Fireflies and Jellybeans] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Sneak peek: More peeks at Flora & Fauna by Patty Young

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Last week she gave us a little teaser peek, but this week we get the full reveal of Patty Young’s new Flora & Fauna fabric line. Birds, flowers, dots, and bright colors put this right at the top of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dress shirt to kid’s jumper

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to refashion an adult button-down shirt into a kid’s jumper. The plaid shirt in the example works well for back-t0-school fashion. Jumpers are my favorite way to do dresses for my daughter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurpose a t-shirt into toddler lounge pants

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

KojoDesigns hows how you can repurpose a t-shirt into a comfy pair of lounge pants for your toddler. Go to the tutorial. [photo from KojoDesigns] Looking for more sewing patterns for track pants or lounge pants? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequined tiara applique t-shirt

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kim from 4 Crazy Kings made this sparkletastic tiara t-shirt for her daughter to wear on her birthday. She made the applique from strips of felt stitched with sequins. Find out how to make one at 4 Crazy Kings.… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew circular tablecloth

September 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Oilcloth Addict shows how to make this small circular tablecloth. Because the oilcloth won’t fray, you don’t have to hem. A perfect no-sew project! Use a black & white print to create a backdrop for your Halloween decorations. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s twirly skirt with ruffled lining

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for this lovely little girl’s twirly skirt. She calls it Sydney’s Skirt, and the styling is boutique-worthy. It features a lining edged with a ruffle that peeks out the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pirate vest and shirt

September 23, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Just in time for your Halloween sewing projects, Wee Folk Art shares a tutorial for making a pirate vest and shirt. The resulting costume is far cooler than anything you’d buyat the costume shop, and you won’t spend $29.95 for… Read more ...