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Tutorial: Vintage tea towel skirt for little girls

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A vintage tea towel makes the cutest panels for a little girl’s skirt. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make one. The funky colors and bold images from the vintage linens are perfect for a little girl’s skirt! … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY side stripe boyfriend jeans

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Instead of spending a lot of money on a pair of boyfriend jeans at the mall, Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can DIY a pair from a pair of mean’s jeans. The boyfriend jean has a slim… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give an oversized tee a more flattering fit

May 3, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can take in an oversized, boxy t-shirt to give it a more flattering fit. She takes it in at the side seam and down the arm, and then rolls up the sleeve… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace trimmed linen napkins

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sock cat softie

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sock monkeys are cute, but being a crazy cat lady I tend to think that sock kitties are even cuter. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make him from the traditional brown… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather bow sunglass case

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for toddler girls

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for a toddler girl. The shape of this dress gives great flexibility in sizing and in style. With straps that… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15-minute reversible tote bag

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show how you can whip up a reversible book tote in just 15 minutes. It has long straps so you can carry it cross-body, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got it loaded full of… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15″ doll sundress

May 2, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a sundress for a 15″ doll. It has a straight cut bodice, a gathered skirt, and ribbons for straps. Velcro makes an easy closure in the back. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy Hexie Pins

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Diane from Craftypod shares a tutorial for making her Happy Hexie Pins. It’s a fun project to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. She shows a layered version made with two sizes of hexies, and also a grouped… Read more ...

Free pattern: DIY Leather Baby Boy Boots

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making her DIY Leather Baby Boy Boots. They’re easier to sew than you’d think, with just two pieces for each boot. The minimalist style works well for a baby boy gift,… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make rouleau or spaghetti straps

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

By Hand London shows how you can make rouleau straps, also known as spaghetti straps. You can also use the thin fabric straps to make button loops. Once you know the trick for turning those tiny tubes right side out,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric luggage tag, plus a template

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If your summer plans include travel, check out this tutorial by Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty. She shows how you can make a luggage tag from a mix of bright fabrics. It has a pocket with a clear vinyl… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Oversized t-shirt dress

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This oversized t-shirt dress could easily become your go-to dress for summer. The loose fit will be comfortable for running around in the warm (hot) summer weather. It comes just above the knee – short enough to be flirty, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls knit pajama shorts

May 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making these knit pajama shorts. Fold over elastic makes a super fast, super easy waistband and also adds a pop of color. Her free pattern will make a girl’s size 6. … Read more ...