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Tutorial: Oilcloth cover for a 3-ring binder

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Are 3-ring binders on your back-to-school supply list? If so, you might want to make covers for them. Melissa from Greener Grass shows how to make a notebook binder cover out of oilcloth. A bright, happy oilcloth print will add… Read more ...

Tutorial: Urban Princess Dress, designed by a little girl

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This is the Urban Princess Dress that a little girl designed. Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared guest blog at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make it. The design is by Jessica’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew on a button

August 6, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to sew on a button. Her method will keep the button strong and secure, but still easy to pull through a buttonhole. It’s quick, too, as you’ll be pulling through threads with each stitch. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sailor knot embellishment

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make sailor knot embellishment, like the one she used on a skirt she made for her little gir last week. If little girl clothes are not on your to-do list, it would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nautical pillow with stripes & grommets

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The oversized grommets and blue stripes give this throw pillow a decidedly nautical feel. Or, if nautical isn’t your thing, do it up in a different palette and it’s got a mod vibe. Either way, Sew4Home has the how-to. Go … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this lovely Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl. The honeycomb effect on the bodice looks like something that took forever to make, but she … Read more ...

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I was so excited when Michaels asked me to join their Back to School Adventure! I knew exactly what I wanted to do!! Let me set the scene… It’s registration day at your school. You head up to school, kid(s)… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper change wallet

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jenya from While She Was Napping shows how to make this diaper change wallet. Rather than carrying around a full diaper bag, she can carry everything she needs for a quick diaper change in this much smaller clutch. It has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler’s double layered skirt

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make this pretty layered skirt for a little toddler girl. Contrast ribbon at the hems makes a nice contrast and shows off the layers on the skirt. To make a size 2T… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow with a felt envelope

August 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial ofer at Making the World Cuter showing how to make a super cute tooth fair pillow. It’s a simple square pillow, but with a felt envelope appliqued on the front… Read more ...

Tutorial: Endless Options Scarf Top

August 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make her Endless Options Scarf Top. The look is laid-back, easy breezy summertime. Shown here is an off-the-should look, but there are plenty of other variations you can make with it. It’s super easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy method for pucker-free darts

August 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amity from Lolita Patterns shows her easy method for pucker-free darts. Her tutorial takes you through the marking, the sewing, and the pressing. Her tracing method doesn’t require tracing paper or wheel, and her sewing method allows you to skip… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oilcloth cover for a 3-ring binder

Tutorial: Urban Princess Dress, designed by a little girl

Tutorial: How to sew on a button

Tutorial: Sailor knot embellishment

Tutorial: Nautical pillow with stripes & grommets

Sewing Pattern : Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl

Kids’ creative table keeps them busy during school registration

Tutorial: Diaper change wallet

Tutorial: Toddler’s double layered skirt

Sewing Tutorial: Tooth fairy pillow with a felt envelope

Tutorial: Endless Options Scarf Top

Tutorial: Easy method for pucker-free darts

Video tutorial: Balancing a plus size pants pattern

Sewing pattern: Knit shorts with fold-over elastic waistband and hem

Tutorial: Clear front zippered pencil pouch for 3-ring binder