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Tutorial: Kid’s plush travel pillow

September 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleep mask

September 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cloth napkins with contrast band

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jingle bell cuff to keep track of your child

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Do you have a free spirited little one who likes to wander away from you in stores or at parks? Vegbee from Blueprints did, and she fashioned a jingle bell cuff to help keep up with her. It proved so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s art apron from an adult t-shirt

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If your child makes a mess during art projects, check out this tutorial by Kristin from Lu Bird Baby. She shows how to refashion an adult t-shirt into a kid’s art apron. The stretchy t-shirt neck makes it easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a wallet from felt

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Silje from We’re taking over the world and making it sooooo cute!!! shows how to make a quick wallet from felt. The edges of the felt won’t ravel, which means that you don’t have worry about finishing them. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Puppet from a stuffed animal

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to turn a stuffed animal into a puppet. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Obessively Stitching] [tags]sewing, tutorial, hand, puppet, stuffed, animal[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fruit & veggie bags from recycled plastic

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from My Eva Foreva recycled plastic packaging to make these fruit and veggie bags, and wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Not only do they make use of recycled materials, but they’re machine washable should your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible half-apron

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shares a tutorial for making this reversible half-apron. Don’t let the “reversible” part fool you – this is actually a very simple project. Get the how-to. [photo from 3 Sweet P’s] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon rose brooch

September 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Verity from Made by Loulabelle shows how to make this pretty ribbon rose. Learn how to roll and fold and stitch the ribbon to bring it into a bloom, and then how to attach that to a pinback to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Neat 1/4-inch narrow hemmed corners

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows a technique for creating crisp, clean corners on 1/4 narrow hems. A little fold on the diagonal keeps the raw edges from peeking out. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew4Home] [tags]sewing, tutorial, 1/4 inch, narrow, hem,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super simple pretend watch

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

A button, some elastic, and a sharpie are all that you need to make this simple kid’s pretend watch. Gingham Cherry shows how to make one. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial. [ … Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler terry cloth play outfit

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Samster Mommy shows how to make this toddler tunic and matching bloomers out of terry cloth. The shirring on the top makes for an easy fit, and the terry is soft on a little one’s skin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the… Read more ...

Vintage checklist for choosing fabrics

September 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bitter Betty from Bitter Betty Blogs shares a checklist to help you choose the right fabric for your sewing project. It’s a scan from an old sewing book, worth a peek just for the vintage photo and oddly formal language. … Read more ...