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Tutorial: Pintuck front summer dress

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how she modified a basic A-line dress pattern to give it pretty pintucks at the front. The rows of pintucks are subtle detail that add interest without overwhelming. They’re sewn on a separate panel of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel. It’s a super fast, super easy project. It takes only 4 steps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters

June 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love me some hand stitching projects for the summer time! They’re just what I need to pass the time when I’m at the pool with my daughter or sitting in the car for a long road trip. The Purl… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to make strapless blouse or dress more modest

June 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kristina J. added the lace overlay to this dress to take it from a strapless to a more modest short-sleeved dress. All modesty aside, I think the lace overlay also improves the design of the dress by softening the neckline… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flounce sleeve crop top

June 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this cute flounce sleeve crop top. It’s a simple boxy crop top, but with flounces sewn down either side. It’s awesome in adult sizes, but it would also be a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple summer tank top

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Liz shares a free pattern for making this simple tank top, her go-to top for easy summer wear. You can dress it up or down, wearing it with jeans for casual wear or a skirt and blazer for dressier occasions. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Summer is sunglasses season. Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make this leather sunglasses case, color blocked with a fun fabric print. It’s a quick, easy project you can whip up in an evening, and it’ll help keep… Read more ...

7 tips for teaching a teen to sew

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Every now and then I have a friend tell me their teen (or tween) wants to learn to sew. Teaching a teen to sew is different than teaching a child or an adult. Their interests, their temperament, and their need… Read more ...

Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shannon from Little Kids Grow and Peaches & Peanuts shares a free pattern at The Ribbon Retreat for making her Criss Cross Romper for babies. It’s made from knit fabric, with fold over elastic to finish the edges. Her free… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet

June 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this cool zipper cuff bracelet. The zippers are all functional, creating a small pocket between the zippers and the felt lining. You’ll need four zippers, preferably different colors, and a scrap of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pintuck front summer dress

Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag

Tutorial: Hand stitched Modular Felt Coasters

Tutorial: Add a lace overlay to make strapless blouse or dress more modest

Tutorial: Flounce sleeve crop top

Free pattern: Simple summer tank top

Tutorial: Easy leather and fabric glasses case

7 tips for teaching a teen to sew

Free pattern: Criss Cross Romper for babies

Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet

Tutorial: Two knot, one shoulder no-sew t-shirt refashion

Tutorial: Anchors Away pillow

Tutorial: Sweet Vintage Scrappy Patchwork Tote

Tutorial: La Jolla Bow Dress for little girls

Tutorial: Sew a simple luggage tag