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Tutorial: Girls plaid taffeta wrap skirt

October 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a gorgeous plaid taffeta wrap skirt. The waistband is a length of wide grosgrain ribbon that ties in a pretty bow at the side. Wear it with a dressy blouse or cardigan… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity skeleton Halloween costume

October 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

PharMa shows how you can DIY a maternity skeleton Halloween costume. It does more than just accommodate your belly, it makes it part of the costume. The stenciled skeleton bones include an x-ray view of a bitty bitty baby in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bonjour Beret for little girls

October 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Addie from AddieK.com shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for her Bonjour Beret. It’s made from a soft fleece and would be cute made up in prints or solids. Her free pattern makes a beret to fit girls age… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Pumpkin treat bag

October 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mollie from Wild Olive made pumpkin “stockings” for her younger siblings to hang by the fireplace. They’re like Christmas stockings, but instead of Santa it will be The Great Pumpkin leaving treats in them. The pumpkin stockings are shaped nothing… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew handkerchief dolls

October 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sussex Mouse shares a tutorial showing how she makes Church Dolls. They’re soft fabric dolls made out of a handkerchief. There’s no sewing required. It’s put together with just knots and a rubber band. You can add the face with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie closure pillow cover

October 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amy from This Big Oak Tree shows how you can make a throw pillow cover with a tie side closure. The ties at the side are a pretty closure to keep the pillow inside, and they also happen to easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls knit dress with pockets

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shows how you can make a basic knit dress for a little girl. I used to love putting my daughter in this style of dress when she was little! The knit dress is comfortable for everyday… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween ornaments. Included are templates to make a candy corn, a skull, a haunted house, a gravestone, and a moon & bat. They’re made… Read more ...

A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 10 Comments

Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make this fringed leather clutch, no sewing required

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make this fab fringed leather clutch – with no sewing! The long fringe down the sides is a dramatic detail. but guess what? That fringe down the sides actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom pillow covers

October 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can whip up some fun pom pom pillow covers. It’s easy to include pom pom trim when sewing together your pieces. The pom pom trim adds texture and a bit of whimsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to repair small holes in knit fabric

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Agy from Green Issues by Agy shows how you can repair small holes in jersey knit fabrics. You know, those tiny holes that pop up at places where the fabric gets extra wear – at the corners of pockets, in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric wrapped wooden spoons

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These fabric wrapped wooden spoons have me thinking of Christmas gifts. A set of these spoons would make such a nice handmade gift! Alice & Lois shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. And yes, they say you… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Kids long sleeve raglan sleeve t-shirt

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a free pattern for making a kids raglan sleeve t-shirt. The long sleeved raglan tee works equally well for boys and girls. The raglan sleeve lends itself well to mixing prints, which is a plus… Read more ...

Read my review and giveaway of Playful Hoodies

October 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Looking for some quick Halloween costume ideas? I’ve just posted a review & giveaway for Playful Hoodies: 25 Reinvented Sweatshirts for Dress Up, for Costumes & Fun by Mary Rasch. Be sure to read all the way to… Read more ...