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Tutorial: Faux tie and pocket details for a dress

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

An from StraightGrain shows how she made the faux tie and pockets on this vintage-inspired dress she made for her young daughter. Her tutorial is part of the Vintage May series co-hosted by via Skirt As Top and Craftiness Is … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ombre tulle dress bodice

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make the ombre bodice on the Shoreline Dress she made for Project Run & Play challenge a while back. Layers of tulle stitched to a white bodice create a gradient. The effect is… Read more ...

Sad news in our blogging community

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

The news from Whip Up this morning is heartbreaking. Founder Kathreen Ricketson died unexpectedly in tragic accident while on a year-long adventure with her family. Her partner Rob Shugg is still missing. For more specifics on what happened, I’ll point … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add studs to hard-to-embellish accessories

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Plan B updated an old ball cap with a panel of square metal studs. Rather than setting the studs directly into the cap, she created a studded panel that she glued to the cap. She did it this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather tote with grommets

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how she made this faux leather tote. It’s a simple square tote bag with a boxed bottom, big enough to hold magazines and large books. Grommets and cord cinch the sides together at the top. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Mannequin door stop

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Heather from The Sewing Loftguest blogs at The Shabby Creek Cottage with a free pattern and tutorial for making a mannequin door stop. Inserting rocks or pebbles when stuffing it will give it weight to keep a door open. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make adult leggings from a t-shirt

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’ve seen plenty of tutorials showing how to make a pair of little kid leggings out of the sleeves of adult long-sleeved shirt. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a pair of leggings for an adult or older… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace insert t-shirt

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how she made this gorgeous t-shirt with a lace insert across the top. The neck and sleeves are finished with bands of knit, so there’s no fussing with hemming the edge of the lace. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Countour burp cloths

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopshows how to make her go-to baby gift – a set of contoured burp cloths. The curved shape fits perfectly over the shoulder. Each one is made from two layers of… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Child’s swimsuit cover-up

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple swimsuit cover-up for a child. She made it from a half-yard of terry cloth, but you could also use… Read more ...

Special coupons from Michaels

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Michaels has a couple of Friends & Family special offers this week that I thought I’d pass along. One of the coupons will give you an xtra 25% off your entire purchase, including sale items. Coupons are valid for May… Read more ...

Tutorial: Oversized soft sweatshirt pillow

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

It’s hard to see in the photo I have here, but these pillows are pretty big. They measure 28″ square. They’re also made from a soft but sturdy sweatshirt material . Sew4Home shows how to make them, and suggests them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle neck peasant dress

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows the dress she made for her daughter out of a cute mustache print fabric. Not surprisingly, she calls it the Mustache Dress. It’s a peasant style dress with rows of ruffles across the front. Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fish shaped coffee sleeve

May 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This fabric fish is actually a coffee sleeve. His long body wraps around a cup of take-out coffee to protect your hands from the hot contents. And see that little button eye? That’s the closure. Staci from Crafty Staci shows… Read more ...

Video tutorial: DIY boyfriend pillow

May 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maya in the Moment shares a video tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make a boyfriend pillow. In case you’re like me and haven’t heard of such a thing before, it’s a pillow with a half torso… Read more ...