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Tutorial: Mismatchy scarf from repurposed flannel shirts

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Rock Mosaic shows how to make a mismatchy scarf out of old flannel shirts. The design is inspired by a Free People scarf. The old flannel will be soft against your skin on cold winter days. Using either shirts pulled… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mama’s sweatshirt becomes a little girl hoodie tunic

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jenni from Family, Faith, & Crafting shows how she made a cute new hoodie tunic for her little girl using a sweatshirt from her own closet. She keeps the original hem and the neck and shoulders (and hood), so it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a muslin to test the fit of a garment pattern

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re sewing a garment where the fit matters, or out of expensive fabric, it’s a good idea to test out the pattern with a muslin first. That way, you can make any adjustments before investing much time or fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bumblebee costume

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little bumblebee costume. The body of the costume felt jumper with pieced stripes and edged… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sheer high low dress

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a trendy high low dress. She made hers out of sheer fabric (and includes instructions for adding lining to the skirt), but you could also make this out of an opaque fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt bag with colorful ribbon

October 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shows how you can make this awesome tote bag accented with colorful ribbon. The body is made from felt, with a large flap covered in colorful ribbon. You’ll need an assortment of short pieces of ribbon, so I’d suggest… Read more ...

How much faster is a serger than a sewing machine?

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You don’t need a serger or overlocker to sew on knit fabrics, but it is faster and easier with one. How much faster? Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Patterns did an experiment to find out, and she shares… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spine cutaway refashioned tee

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Check out the cool spine cutaway back on this t-shirt! Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shows how to make it, starting with a plain white tee. Get the tute. [photo from Stars for Streetlights]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Slim fit refashioned sweatshirt with zipper shoulders

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jacklyn from OhByGolly shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a basic boxy sweatshirt into this stylish top. Love! She slimmed it in at the sides and cut the sleeves short. The zippers on the shoulders are a little bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy tutu for an 18″ doll

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a tutu for an 18″ doll. It’s an easy project and can be made with scraps of tulle left over from making a kid-sized tutu. How cute would it be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowboy Halloween costume for a child

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a child’s cowboy costume. Her tutorial includes instructions for making a faux suede vest and a pair of fringed chaps. Just add the hat and boots, and you’ve got an awesome… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Take in the legs of athletic shorts

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

MaryBeth from SecondHand Couture had a pair of athletic shorts that were too big through the legs. She shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how she removed the extra volume without affecting the stitching on the sides. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeans waistband alteration for a curvy fit

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

What happens when a girl with curves wears a pair of jeans cut for someone without curves? That pesky gap at the back of the waistband, that’s what! Sally Ann shows how you can fix it. Get the how-to on … Read more ...

Idea file: Reversible autumn bunting from a quilted placemat

October 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pillows A-La-Mode shows what she made out of a reversible quilted placemat. She cut it into triangle shaped pieces and used them to create a beautiful autumn bunting. I love it!! Read more at Pillows A-La-Mode. [photo from Pillows… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked cowl neck tee

October 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free patten and tutorial for making this color blocked tee. The fit is loose and the neck drapes into a cowl. The pattern is in an adult size small (33.5-28-35). … Read more ...