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Free pattern: Toddler’s ruffle strap summer tunic top

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for this toddler’s summer tunic top with cute ruffled straps. It’s so summery out of a seersucker! Of course, it would also be cute out of a flowery print or a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy vinyl storage bags

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Oh my goodness, is this rainbow of craft storage eye candy or what? The yummiest eye candy!! I want a set in my studio, pretty please. Vera from Negligent Style created clear vinyl bags to organize her buttons and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro halter t-shirt refashion

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lola Nova shows how you can refashion a plain long sleeved t-shirt into this retro fabulous halter t-shirt. All of the fabric you need to make it comes from the one shirt, with very little waste. The halter ties are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower with a sparkly rhinestone center

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make this lovely fabric flower. Layers of folded fabric circles give it dimension, and a rhinestone center sparkles. She was able to get all of the pieces she needed to make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sienna bow back top for little girls

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen from Eat. Sleep. MAKE. shares a free pattern for her Sienna top, a bow back t-shirt for little girls. This is SUCH a cute top!! The back of the shirt is scooped low, with two bows stitched across the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make custom fabric designs using your sewing machine’s decorative stitches

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can use the decorative stitches on your machine to make a custom fabric design. This might be a little time consuming to do on a very large piece of fabric, but it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred summer top

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how to use elastic thread shirring to make a cute and simple summer top. The elastic thread shirring creates a stretchy gathered bodice. The stretchy bodice will give you an extra season (or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seahorse Tote

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how you can make this cute summer Seahorse Tote. It’s made from a sturdy cotton twill, with a pair of seahorses stenciled on it. Embellishments like fringe around the top, pearls for air bubbles, and aquarium gravel… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skinny fabric organizer baskets

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I think I could use these skinny fabric organizer baskets by Ayumi from Pink Penguin in every room of my house! Finished dimensions are 2″H x 9 1/2″W x 2 1/2″D. They’re the perfect size to organizer flatware in the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Abstract drip dye t-shirt

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Alexa from The Swell Life shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can create this abstract drip dye t-shirt. She uses a Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit to add the drips of color to a plain… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alice panel skirt with a shirred waistband

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial for making this lovely panel skirt with a shirred waistband. The piecing makes it a great project to stretch a favorite print. The amount of fabric you need will depend on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 30-minute baby changing pad

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from v prefers a diaper changing pad with no fuss, no frills. Just a rectangle of fabric, slightly padded, that makes a soft clean space for her to change her baby guy’s diaper. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve

July 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve. You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader. The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY a dog leash

July 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dog leashes get daily use, so it’s fitting to have one that suits your personality. If you can’t find one in the store that you like, consider making one yourself. Over at Think Crafts!, the Create for Less blog, you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible petal hat for baby

July 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from GYCT Designs created this petal hat for her baby girl to protect her young skin from the harsh summer sun. She shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making one. It’s reversible, each side made from a… Read more ...