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Tutorial: You Are My Sunshine top

February 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this happy shirt for her daughter. It has a large reverse appliqued sun, and the words “you are my sunshine” stitched across it. Go to her blog for the how-to… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mini felt Easter baskets

February 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make miniature Easter baskets from felt and decorative ribbon. They’re so cute!! At 5 inches x 2 1/4″, they’re just the right size to hold a small Easter treat. I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polymer clay

February 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Finding the perfect button to finish off a shirt or bag can seem an impossible task, especially when you need a brightly colored button like a turquoise or an orange. Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Absorbant pocket bibs for a self-feeding toddler

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillowcase with insert cover

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Diaper bag for dolly

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl vintage pillowcase skirt

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do… Read more ...

Tutorial: Glitter ballet flats with bias trim

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Glittery ballet flats are super popular right now. You could spend the money to buy a pair, but Julie from Doe a Deery shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with an inexpensive pair of plain ballet flats,… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew leg warmers from a sweater

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Megan from Brassy Apple shows now to make a pair of leg warmers out of an old sweater, no sewing required. It’s a quick and easy DIY. How cute are they worn on top of a pair of boots! Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a duffel bag

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sequin trim message tee

February 16, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt. She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down. (Just be sure to use a glue… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked gloves

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl mod A-line with a neck tie stripe

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tattoo style heart applique

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round. The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif. I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shape hugging maxi dress

February 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long and… Read more ...