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Tutorial: My Friendly Tote child’s backpack with personality

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a child’s backpack with personality. She calls them My Friendly Totes, and they’re appliqued with cute faces. You can make them for boys or for girls, with features that match your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy A-line knit maxi skirt

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make an A-line maxi skirt. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, the drape is flattering. And with just a few seams, it’s a quick and easy project. Go to Cotton & Curls … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Birdie or bunny felt Easter baskets

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made by Me, Shared with You has created a super adorable and unique felt Easter basket tutorial that’s perfect for your Easter celebrations. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, Tricia demonstrates how to make two charming felt Easter baskets:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Edgy asymmetrical zip vest from a man’s suit jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a man’s suit jacket into a woman’s zip-up vest. The asymmetrical zipper brings to mind a motorycle jacket. Exposed zippers also give it an edge. Go to Plan B to find out … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dip-dyed circle skirt for spring

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dip-dyed circle skirt for spring. Her tutorial shows how to cut the fabric to give it either a high-low hem or a plain hem. Go to her blog for the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed denim jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to create a dyed denim jacket. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to update a jean jacket. Go to Love Stitched for her how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Toddler jumper from daddy’s jeans

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vera Luna shows the jumper she made for her little girl using a pair of daddy’s jeans. She split the legs at the side and used them as front and back panels of the jumper. My favorite part has to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeni Reversible Apron

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her Jeni Reversible Apron. Go to her tutorial at Art Gallery Fabrics. [photo from luvinthemommyhood on Art Gallery Fabrics]… Read more ...

Freebie: Sewing journal printable

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Add leather trim to t-shirt shoulder

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Merrick from Merricks Art added a strip of leather trim to the shoulders of a striped tee. It’s a simple project that takes a shirt from plain to trendy. Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fabric coasters

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a set of fabric coasters. They’re quick and easy to make. You can make a set of matching coasters from a… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric pinwheel magnets

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

These fabric pinwheel magnets are so cute!! Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make them. There’s no sewing required, and you can get all the fabric you need out of your scrap bin. Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled Easter Basket

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can create this pretty ruffled Easter basket. Go to her tute. [photo from Crazy Little Projects] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter Sewing patterns we… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Hanging bathtub toy bag

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a video tutorial showing how you can sew up a bathtub toy bag. It hangs from suction hooks attached to the wall by the bathtub. The bottom is made from a mesh fabric so the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Schoolgirl cardigan for a toddler

March 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares the pattern she used to make this schoolgirl cardigan for her young daughter. The free pattern is in a long size 2T or a skinny 3T. If you need another size, I’m sure you… Read more ...