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Idea file: Quick fix for worn spots on a car seat

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Petra from Bag of Pretty shows the quick fix she made to her child’s car seat that was wearing through in places. Instead of trashing it, or making a whole new slipcover, she stitched leather knee pads to the spots… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double keyhole knit top

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read more ...

Tutorial: Slipcover your office chair

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Polka dot burp cloths

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make the cutest polka dot burp cloths. They’re quick and easy to make, and the design works equally well for boy or girl. Go to her blog for … Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute pillowcase

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat front, elastic back waistband

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ciao Bella peasant dress for little girls

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Ellie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl. It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt. It’s shown here made from an eyelet… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew leather card wallet

April 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Things We Do shows how to make a leather card wallet, no sewing required. The sides are glued together, and the closure is a knotted loop of elastic cord. If you wanted, you could sew the sides instead of gluing. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Taggie caterpillar puff softie

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel pillow that hooks attaches to your suitcase

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a quick pajama set for a young child

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique… Read more ...

Tutorial: Raw edge linen neckline for a sweater

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline. The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back. She knit the sweater herself and also gives the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Layered knit skirt

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make layered knit skirt. Her project is part of Babylock’s National Serger Month. It has a simple band of stretch fabric for the waistband. (Sooo comfortable in hot weather!) The different directions… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drawstring backpack with grommets

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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Katy from I’m A GingerMonkey shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project, requiring only straight seams. The straps are made from ribbon and attached to the… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: 4 Disney princess dresses from a peasant dress pattern

April 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

U Create shows the four Disney princess dresses that she made from one basic peasant dress pattern. She tells the modifications she made in order to make a Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Snow White, and Rapunzel dress. Go to U Create to … Read more ...