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Free pattern: Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt sized for a fabric doll

December 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Designs shares a free pattern for a scaled down version of her soon-to-be-released Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt. When I say scaled down, I mean really scaled down. It’s sized to fit a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Voile pajama pants with shirred back waist

December 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anna from Noodlehead shows how she made a pair of lightweight pajama pants out of a lovely voile print. The back of the waistband is made stretchy with elastic thread shirring. The front waistband has a drawstring. You can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffles and lace embellished tee for girls

December 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls! They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt. VixenMade shows how you can make one. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with charm square ruffles

December 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows. The ruffles are pieced from charm squares . The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

So you’ve decided you want to learn to sew. And you’ve got a new (or new to you) Janome sewing machine sitting in front of you. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has written a post to help you get to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur infinity scarf

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a faux fur infinity scarf. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift! Who wouldn’t love a loop of soft faux fur to warm their neck on a cold winter day? … Read more ...

Free pattern: Whimsical Christmas stocking large enough to hold small gifts

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This whimsical Christmas stocking is sooo awesome! Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. She designed the stocking to be large enough (and wide enough at the top) to accommodate larger stocking stuffer presents. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a skirt for your Elf on the Shelf

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House whipped up a skirt for the Elf on a Shelf who is causing so much trouble in their house this Christmas season. She wrote up a tutorial showing how to do it, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twine and fabric bow napkin holders

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine guests over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make these twine and fabric bow napkin holders. They’d make a pretty addition to your holiday table. Get the tute. [photo from Twinkle and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini Christmas Snowman softie

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quickie luxe faux fur vest

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make this faux fur vest. The look is luxe, but it’s actually a quickie project. She doesn’t finish the edges, so it’s just a matter of cutting the pieces and sewing shoulder… Read more ...

Tutorial: Asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress

December 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make an asymmetrical bow sash for a little girl’s dress. Usually a big bow is found at the back… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Snowflake Christmas pajama pants

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a pair of Christmas pajama pants for a small child. you won’t need a pattern. You can get the right shape by tracing around a pair of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Christmas Snowflake the Snow Chick softie

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anjeanette from By Anjeanette shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make this cute snowgirl softie. Her name is Snowflake the Snow Chick. She wears a warm hat on her head and a scarf around her neck,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tinsel purse, no sewing required

December 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Aunt Peaches shows how to cover a purse in shiny happy Christmas tinsel garland. It’s just the thing for a holiday party or for New Year’s Eve festivities. No sewing is required, though you could use handstitches in place of… Read more ...