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Tutorial: Lengthen a cropped tee by making it a banded tee

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Portia from Makery added a stripe of contrast fabric to a cropped boxy tee to turn it into a longer, banded tee. It’s an easy fix for a shirt that is shorter than you’d like to be, and she shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ faux fur capelet

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Cheryl from Sew Can Do created this beautiful faux fur capelet as a wrap for her daughter to wear over a winter dress. It covers the arms and keeps warm without covering up the entire dress. She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cover a lampshade in your favorite fabric

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Erica at Honestly WTF shows how you can cover a metal lampshade frame with your favorite fabrics. The fabric is wrapped around the frame in strips so there’s no having to make a pattern. The Liberty prints she used are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet Heart Zip Pouch

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Heart Zip Pouch. It’s a cute little zippered pouch – perfect for holding nail polishes or pencils & pens or whatever else needs containing – embellished on the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: 10 minute pillow cover

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Revamping your throw pillows is a quick and easy way to freshen the look of a living space. Kari from U Create shows how you can make a new pillow cover in just 10 minutes. The one she shows is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Valentine’s Day crinkle skirt

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s crinkle skirt. Made in a bright red fabric, it’s could be part of a cute Valentine’s Day outfit. Most of the detail is in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notch neckline with buttons

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create a notched neckline with buttons. The flaps buttoned back create a shallow V in the center. It’s a sharp look for a bodice or top. It’s especially cool the way she… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s upcycled denim play crown

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson Says made this play crown for her child out of a denim upcycled from an old pair of jeans. Cute, isn’t it? She shares a free pattern and a tutorial for making one in a guest post… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dressy sequin sash

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Need a little something to add some sparkle to an outfit? Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect finishing touch to a wedding dress. A sequin sash is what you need, and Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how you can make a pretty corsage tee. The little fluffy flower is all a plain tee needs to become a special top. I’ve also seen these fluffy corsages on lightweight cardigans. The flowers are easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat gift bag and poop bag holder

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Organized 31 shares a tutorial for making a doggie treat gift bag for Valentine’s Day. After it’s been gifted, it can be threaded on to a dog leash so it can also be used as a handy bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-sided magnetic pin cushion

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nesta from Ella & Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make a two-sided magnetic pincushion. The top of the pincushion is a stuffed block where you can stick your pins and needles, and grab them back out when you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece scrap busy bag threading game

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stephanie from Swoodson shows how you can make this child’s threading game for a busy bag. This is such a cool idea! The fleece shapes are threaded on a curvy straw. It’s a quiet game that also helps build hand-eye… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled t-shirt infinity scarf

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ashley Hacksaw (aka Lil Blue Boo ) shows how you can make these awesome infinity scarves out of upcycled t-shirts and scrap yardage. I love the mix of color and print, and the little snippets of graphics and lettering. Each… Read more ...

Free pattern: Valentine’s owl softie

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whoooo loves you? This Valentine’s Day owl does! Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shares a free pattern at Crafts Unleashed for making him. He’s made from felt and is made with hand stitching, so no sewing machine required.… Read more ...