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Tutorial: Peplum top refashioned from a boxy blouse

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she refashioned a large, boxy blouse into a trendy peplum top with a slimmer fit. The original blouse was loose enough to just slip over the head, but the more fitted peplum version has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine appliqued kitchen towel

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to. [photo from The Sewing Loft] Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cube pincushion

January 19, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vicki from Quilt Lodge shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make this pincushion cube. Cute!! It has a small pocket on one side, plus a loop to hold a pair of scissors… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillows with fringe trim

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make throw pillows trimmed with thick fringe. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home] … Read more ...

Free pattern: Color block high-low tunic top for girls

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Fallen Top for little girls. It gets its name from the falling triangles she embroidered down the front. It buttons up the back and has a color block… Read more ...

Idea file: Doll skirt tutorial inspires a child’s Valentine’s outfit

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite. She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Back seat car cover and organizer for road trips

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired shirt refashion

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Feather’s Flights saw a shirt on Anthropologie and realized that it was a mash-up of a button-up shirt and a basic tee. The sleeves and the back are from a button-up shirt, but the front is a comy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated tulle sleeve detail

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail. Get the tute. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn an unflattering top upside down for a better fit

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Carissa from Carissa Knits rescued a shirt from an unfortunate fit by turning it upside down. The deep vee, high waist, and loose fit across the mid section does not flatter her figure (nor would it flatter mine). She turned… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s pull-on mini skirt

January 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this A-line mini skirt for her daughter. The are no zippers or button closures. It’s a simple pull-on style that makes for easy winter dressing. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader. It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading. Get the how-to on her blog. [photo from Creating My Way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bunny security blanket

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Red Riding Boots for baby

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has a free pattern for making these adorable little baby boots. Her Little Red Riding Boots work equally well for boys or girls. They’re fully lined, with a strap and snap closure. (The button is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Block print your own fabric

January 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself. Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and… Read more ...