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Tutorial: No-sew princess tutu dress

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Baby Making Machine shows how you can make this adorable princess tutu dress, without having to sew a stitch. You can make one from a crocheted tube top (or wide headband) and lots and lots of tulle strips. Make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage scarf lumbar pillow

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a lumbar pillow out of a vintage scarf. The bright colors and patterns of a vintage scarf make a gorgeous pillow, especially when you add yarn pom poms to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible and convertible cross body tote

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cross body tote is both reversible and convertible, giving 6 options for carrying it. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It has two options for handles – a long cross body strap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger bag with your child’s favorite character

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sahana from Vikalpah shows how she made this mini Minion messenger bag for her cousin’s daughter. The bag is made from a Minion licensed fabric, with a handmade polymer clay button. You could make this in any favorite character or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lazy Days skirt variations for dolls and girls

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs posts at Oliver + S with recipes to customize their Lazy Days skirt to make a matching skirts for girls and dolls. The Lazy Days skirt is a free pattern in girls sizes. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to add elasticated pockets when making a bag

August 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An elasticated pocket is super handy on the inside of your bag. An elastic casing at the top creates a stretchy, gathered pocket that can hold bigger items than a simple patch pocket. Laura from Craftstorming shows how you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated mini skirt

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pleated mini skirt like this one. I am loving this style of skirt right now! The short, full skirt is so kicky and fun. Use a heavier fabric to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY sunglasses case

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Don’t let your favorite pair of sunnies get scratched riding around in your purse! Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial showing how you can make a sunglasses case. It has a simple snap closure, and fusible fleece between the lining… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a carrycot or Moses basket for a favorite doll or stuffed animal

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a soft fabric carrycot (or Moses basket) for a doll or stuffed animal. A child can tuck their favorite doll or stuffed animal in… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY padded fabric bag handles

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Instead of searching high and low for bag handles that coordinate with a bag you’re making, why not make them yourself? Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew your own padded bag handles. When you make them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Water resistant lawn cushions, plus a bag to carry them in

July 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of lawn cushions to provide a clean and water resistant place to sit on the ground. The how-to also includes how to make a bag to carry them in. Take it with… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s crop top with a contrast waist band

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this crop top. It’s actually more of a faux crop top, as it has a bottom band that gives the illusion of layers. It has simple lines, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy pencil pouch

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how you can make this boxy bag, perfect for holding pens and pencils. She used recycled materials, making her bag from scraps of old jeans she pieced together, but you could also … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fix for a too tight tank

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shares a fix for a tank top that fits too tight. Or maybe it’s not too tight, it’s just got a closer fit that feels dated and you want a loose fit top. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage hankie burp cloths

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make the sweetest burp cloths using vintage handkerchiefs. They are backed with a soft and absorbent chenille and trimmed with ric rac around the edges. You can usually find vintage handkerchiefs at… Read more ...