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Idea file: T-shirt scarf dress

January 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amy Jo from The Little Moments shows the t-shirt dress she made for her daughter. It’s a plain t-shirt (thrifted) with a skirt made from a gathered scarf stitched to the bottom. Brilliant! She shows it for a young girl,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing undies in the flat

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies. She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn. She uses the panty pattern in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Side Split Top

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make her Side Split Top. It has a loose fit and a rounded bottom, and it’s split at both side seams. Don’t worry, the sides overlap so it’s totally modest. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll. She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruching and ric rac throw pillow

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make this pretty throw pillow. The front is embellished with ruching and ric trac trim. The back has an easy envelope style opening. The cover she makes will fit a 22″… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gold vinyl pyramid wristlet

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This gold pyramid wristlet is all kinds of awesome! Dina from A Splendid Assemblage shows how to make one. I’ve got to get my hands on some gold vinyl! Go to her tutorial. [photo from A Splendid Assemblage]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patricia Infinity Cowl

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make her patchwork Patricia Infinity Cowl. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics – 3 per side – so there’s plenty of opportunity to play with color… Read more ...

Tutorial: Padded gadget cover

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas? If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the Riley Blake Designs blog. She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Christmas stockings

January 2, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Christmas has come and gone, but there’s no reason you can’t get a leg up on next year’s Christmas sewing. Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made fun stockings for her family out of some old sweaters. If you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ear flap fleece hat

January 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece hat with ear flaps. It’s fully lined, with the flaps extending down over the ears for extra warmth. Go to her video tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Seatbelt pillow

January 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

In preparation for a long road trip, Super Jenn made seatbelt pillows to support her children’s heads while they sleep. It’s a skinny, foam filled pillow that wraps around the the seat belt. She shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand

January 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she drafted the collar and collar stand for the little boy polo shirt that she made. Get the tute. [photo from Little Kids Grow]… Read more ...

Idea file: Long-sleeved polo refashion

December 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Hanna fromPearls & Scissors shows the cute short-sleeved top that she refashioned from a long-sleeved polo. It’s amazing how different the top looks when you remove the collar and the long sleeves. Read more about her refashion on her blog.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible sleep mask

December 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Clippie Dips shows how to make a reversible sleep mask. It uses small pieces of fabric, so you can raid your scrap bin for fabric you need to make one. Get the tute. [via Skip To My… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bag a jacket lining

December 31, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how the professionals line a jacket. They “bag” it. This method produces a professional finish with very little hand sewing. Go to her blog for the tutorial. [photo from Grainline]… Read more ...