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Tutorial: 4-step easy maxi skirt

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight… Read more ...

Style That Kid! eBook with advice for amazing children’s clothing photos

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turtle tablet screen cleaner

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY strapless chevron t-shirt dress

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this strapless chevron dress out of a couple of basic t-shirts. It’s a quick, easy project that requires only a few basic seams, plus… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s drop waist sundress with a high low hem

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lexi from Lexi Made shows how to make this drop waist sundress for a little girl. I love the carefree look of this little dress! It’s perfect for summer adventures and laid back days! It has a loose A-line shape,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go zippered pouch

June 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read more ...

10 Free Sewing Patterns For Kids

June 11, 2014 by Kym Terranova Leave a Comment

Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate… Read more ...

Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows, including a book pillow with eyeglass pocket

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Nancy Zieman shows how she created this trio of pillows, each with its own personality. Her tutorial starts with the basics of making pillows and then tells how to make the variations you see here. One is a plain pillow… Read more ...

Free pattern: Panda sleep mask

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern for making the cutest little panda sleep mask. She made it for her daughter, so it’s sized to fit a child. For safety reasons, she recommends only giving one to an older… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY men’s leather bi-fold wallet

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

tute men's wallet with gen X quilters tune

AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shares a tutorial showing how you can make this simple bi-fold leather wallet. It would make an awesome handmade Father’s Day gift! It has two pockets on each side (4 pockets total) to hold credit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super Simple Dolman Dress

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make her Super Simple Girl’s Dolman Dress. Her tutorial is part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melissa from Melly Sews. You won’t need a pattern for this dress. … Read more ...

Read my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry and enter the giveaway

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If you like (love) vintage patterns, check out my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry by Joy Spanebel Emery that I’ve posted over in our Giveaways section. And why did I post it over there? Because I’ve… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making her girl’s Flounced Ruffle Capri Leggings. They make super cute and versatile play time wear! Her free pattern includes three lengths – full length, capri, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute tulle skirt

June 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes. It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath. … Read more ...