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Tutorial: Chalkboard cloth pumpkin t-shirts

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These chalkboard cloth pumpkin shirts by Jane from Buzzmillsallow your child to draw jack ‘o lantern faces on their shirts. And because it’s chalk, they can wipe clean and draw a new one any time they like. She shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make leggings

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Francois et Moi shows how you can recreate a favorite pair of leggings over and over and over. You’ll use a pair of leggings that fit you to make a pattern so you can sew up a stack… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric storage bins with piping

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a fabric storage bin with piping around the top. They’re quick to make and handy in so many ways. You can make one from two fat quarters (one for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute easy skirt

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

You can make a simple gathered skirt like this one in just 15 minutes. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how. You can make one in any size from baby to adult. Her tutorial tells how to figure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tickle Monster Halloween costume

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can make a Tickle Monster costume for a small child. The Tickle Monster is a character in a child’s book. She brings it to life in this adorable Halloween costume. She adapted a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel booster seat with carrying handle

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make their On-The-Go Booster Seat with Carrying Handle. The seat provides the extra lift a small child needs to reach the table from a standard chair or booth bench. Toddlers and preschoolers will probably appreciate… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doritos Chip bag Halloween costume

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deanna from Sew McCool made this Dorito chip bag costume for her daughter, who had her heart set on dressing up like a chip bag for Halloween. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She used vinyl for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: No-sew faux fur cuff t-shirt

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can add faux fur cuffs to a long-sleeved t-shirt. It’s an unexpected – and fun – detail for a plain long-sleeved tee. For the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hello Sailor grommet tote

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jaime Pretty Prudent shows how to make her Hello Sailor! Grommet Tote. She made it for an upcoming cruise, and it gets its name from the words “Hello Sailor” embroidered across the canvas tote. You could also make this from… Read more ...

Alida’s 5 stages of recovery after a sewing disaster

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sewing disasters happen. It doesn’t matter your skill level or the amount of planning or the quality of your tools, at some point there will be a project that just… fails. And the more time and energy and money you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maleficent costume horns

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Christine from Heidi & Finn made the most fabulous Maleficent costume for her daughter! The costume includes a cape, a dress, and a vinyl hat with the signature curved horns. You can use any basic cape and shirt pattern to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween I SPY bag game

October 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from U Create shows how to make a Halloween I SPY bag game. It’s a bean bag with a clear window on the front and filled with plastic pellets and a handful of Halloween miniatures. The goal is to … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY yoga socks

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tamara from Etcetorize shows how easy it is to make your own yoga socks. Yoga socks are different from regular socks in that they have no toes and no heels, which allow for greater grip on a yoga mat. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew cat mask

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Ladyette shares a tutorial in the Catober series at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a no-sew cat mask. It’s simple to make and comes together quickly with fabric glue. Wear it with a black t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: NFL clear vinyl tote

October 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Like many sports organizations, the NFL has rules about the kinds of bags you can bring into their games. The NFL guidelines include that the bag must be clear and must be no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. … Read more ...