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Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit made this smart little girl’s polka dot dress out of a thrifted button down shirt. Her first step was to paint the polka dots all over the bottom of the shirt. Then, she cut and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read more ...

Tutorial: Duck hooded towel

March 20, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects has another tutorial for a cute hooded towel to share with us. This time it’s a little yellow duckie hooded towel. Awww, cute!! Go to Crazy Little Projects to see how to make one.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Printed ribbon embellished burp cloths

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to use a wide printed ribbon as an easy embellishment for burp cloths. Go to her tutorial. [photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute skinny bow belt

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Donnatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a skinny bow belt from leather cord. It’s a quick project. She made hers in just 20 minutes. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Inspiration & Realisation]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a colorful woven clutch from a small throw rug

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to make a colorful woven clutch out of an inexpensive throw rug. The inside is fully lined, with a pocket to hold smaller items. You can add loops and metal rings to the ends… Read more ...

Tutorial: Burlap and metallic tote

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a spring tote. The bag is made from a pastel burlap, with a shiny gold foil shape ironed on. She shows… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Itty hats for your Easter eggs

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs. You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!! Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly applique cardigan

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan. The button placket splits the applique down the middle. The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie. You can find a tutorial for making… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Chibi Easter dresses

March 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s polka dot dress refashioned from a button down shirt

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a faux layer to a t-shirt that’s too short

Tutorial: Duck hooded towel

Tutorial: Printed ribbon embellished burp cloths

Tutorial: 20-minute skinny bow belt

Tutorial: Make a colorful woven clutch from a small throw rug

Tutorial: Burlap and metallic tote

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Itty hats for your Easter eggs

Tutorial: Little girl’s butterfly applique cardigan

Lookie what she made: Chibi Easter dresses

Tutorial: Angled ruffle curtains

Sewing fashionable clothes from ugly patterns

Tutorial: Diaper bag and matching changing pad

Video tutorial: Tips and tricks for sewing on denim

Heather’s favorite zig zag stitch for sewing knits