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Tutorial: Easy Tee, raglan sleeve version

August 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a raglan-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. It has the same loose fit, but with raglan instead of dolman sleeves. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a dolman sleeve pattern (or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Gypsy Doll Face Pillow

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Gypsy Doll Face Pillow. The pillow is a giant doll face with big eyes and fluffy flowers in her yarn hair. It would make a fun accent for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a little girl’s romper

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rompers and one piece outfits are easy dressing options for a baby or small child. That is, until it’s diaper change or potty time. Then you’ve got to get the whole thing off the child, take care of business, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Necktie flower boutonnieres

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Craft Foxes shares a tutorial telling how to make a flower boutonniere out of an old necktie. They work equally well for men to wear on a suit, or for women to wear as a brooch. This is a great… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a peasant dress pattern to make a jacket

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna at Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this ruffled duster jacket for her daughter. The lightweight jacket is just right for fall layering, when you need a little something on your arms but not necessarily a full blown… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible leather and cotton belting bag handles

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jodi from Sew Fearless made a set of leather and cotton belting handles for a bag she’s making. The core of the handles is the cotton belting, with leather strips sewn on it. The leather is sewn to both sides… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turned lapped seam

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Abby from Things for Boys shows how to make a turned lapped seam. This seam finish has the fabric wrap around a seam allowance that has been pressed open. (It’s hard to describe with words, but her tutorial shows how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered knit skirt with a yoga waistband

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make a little girl’s gathered knit skirt with a foldover yoga waistband. I love a foldover waistband for the ease of installation and the comfort… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible swimsuit straps

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe shows how you can have it all – at least when it comes to your bathing suit. Her DIY convertible swimsuit straps attach to the suit with inconspicuous hooks. When you want your suit to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notebook paper zippered pouch

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Melly sews takes zippered pouches back to school with this tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch that looks like a sheet of notebook paper. The blue and red lines are stitched with thread, and the pencil… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Happy tooth fairy pillow

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making a happy little felt tooth fairy pillow. It’s shaped like a giant tooth and has a small pocket on the back to hold the tooth (and then the money afte the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Fili and Lino show how to make this cute backpack out of an old pair of jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the backpack. It’s fully lined with a contrasting cotton print, and it has adjustable straps. A… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mademoiselle Muscle Tee for girls

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for her Mademoiselle Muscle Tee. The simple shirt is sure to become a wardrobe staple. It’s a sleeveless tee with wide banding around the arm and neck holes. The free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing a blind hem

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When you want to hem a garment without the stitching showing, a blind hem is the way to go. This hem style is often used to hem pants, skirts, and dresses. It’s easy to do, but you’ll have to fold… Read more ...

Freesewing pattern: Ruffle trim baby bib

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for this pretty ruffle trim baby bib. This would make a sweet gift for a new baby girl! Or, if you’re making this for a boy, you could omit the ruffles… Read more ...