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Tutorial: Make a backpack from an old pair of jeans

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

I Wear a Bow - Back to School DIY - Backpack from Jeans

This jeans-to-backpack refasihon by Bonita at I Wear A Bow is so smart! The top part of the jeans will become the top of the backpack, with a drawstring running through the waistband. She completes the bag with a flap… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s reversible wrap top

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional has a treat for you over at the Birch Fabrics blog. She is guest posting there with a free pattern for this little girl’s reversible wrap top. It ties at the side and has … Read more ...

Tutorial: Happy Campers Camera Strap

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jenelle from TrashN2Tees blogs in the Camp OHMG series over at Oh My! Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make her Happy Campers Camera Strap. It’s a fabric cover for a plain camera strap, made from cute cotton prints… Read more ...

Tutorial: Strawberry bikini top

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lacey fringed summer scarf

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Lacey Scarf. It’s a lightweight summer scarf with the ends finished with lace trim layered over a fringed edge. Make it from a voile or lightweight cotton. Go to her tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pinafore dress for a little girl

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You and Mie shares a tutorial for making this sweet pinafore dress for a little girl. The vintage style is inspired by a similar dress that she wore when she was a child. In fact, she made it… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized dimensional flower for a t-shirt, or maybe a pillow

August 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make an oversized dimensional flower applique, what she calls a “big ol’ puffy ribbon flower”. I love it!! If you know a little girl, I’m pretty sure they would, too. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple training pants with side snaps

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights is gearing up for potty training her son. She made a set of training pants to help him with the transition. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. They’re made from regular underwear, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a sequin hem

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to make this t-shirt skirt. It’s a super simple refashion, requiring just one cut and just one seam. But if you want to give it some fancy, she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide headband for runners from t-shirt knit

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a new bag from an old skirt

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a new bag – out of an old skirt. You’ll need a gathered or pleated skirt for this. The waistband becomes the top of the purse and the gathered… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sparkle yo-yo embellished tee

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shows how she embellished a little girl t-shirt with a rainbow of sparkly fabric yo-yos. If you don’t have one of those handy Clover yo-yo makers, don’t worry. She shows how to make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack

July 31, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack. While most reusable snack bags are made as flat pouches, hers is a drawstring bag with a round bottom. The ribbon drawstring is easy for young… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add flirty frilly ruffles to a swimsuit bottom

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how she frillified a swimsuit bottom with rows of ruffles. They’re colorful and fun, and also a little flirty. It’s a cute way to add personality to a plain swimsuit. Go to her tute … Read more ...

Tutorial: Vacation photo pillow cover, plus a handy cutting guide

July 30, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Instead of tucking a favorite vacation photo from her childhood into a photo album, Laura Bray turned it into a throw pillow. It’s a family memory she can revisit every time she sees the pillow. She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...