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Sewing Pattern – Bayern Sundress for little girls

June 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heidi from Elegance and Elephants guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Bayern Sundress for little girls. The front of the dress has a simple bodice with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sturdy and waterproof picnic blanket

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) showing how to make a summer picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one a heavy home dec fabric, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Superhero mask and cape

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a superhero mask and cape. You can personalize the cape with your child’s initial, or you could replicate the emblem of a favorite superhero. Get the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Steampunk bridesmaid dress

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jacki O. from Nobody Knows What A Red-Heading Mommy Can Do stepped up to the challenge when she was asked to be a bridesmaid in a steampunk wedding. She made her whole outfit – the petticoat, the peasant top, the… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – It’s a Cinch sundress with nautical details

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Pinafores and Pinwheels guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her It’s a Cinch Dress for girls. I am LOVING the grommet and cording detail around… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sexy summer racerback top refashioned from a button-down shirt

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how removing the sleeves and cutting new armholes creates a whole new look for a button down shirt. The previously short-sleeved fitted shirt is now a sexy summer racerback top. (You’ll need to use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringed cowboy pants for toddlers

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Sewing Chick shows how she made a pair of cowboy pants for her toddler son. The elastic-waist pants have long faux-suede fringe down the sides. How cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Sewing Chick]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drapey knit tunic

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Maya from Little Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this drapey knit tunic. Because of how it hugs the hips and then drapes off of the arms, it looks like it would be a complicated… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Sewing pattern storage from an unexpected source

June 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has a pretty new green basket to hold her sewing patterns. It’s repurposed from something unexpected, something that had been sitting out in her garage for several years. Something you probably have in your house, too. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Bayern Sundress for little girls

Tutorial: Sturdy and waterproof picnic blanket

Tutorial: Superhero mask and cape

Tutorial: Steampunk bridesmaid dress

Sewing Pattern – It’s a Cinch sundress with nautical details

Tutorial: Sexy summer racerback top refashioned from a button-down shirt

Tutorial: Fringed cowboy pants for toddlers

Tutorial: Drapey knit tunic

Lookie what she made: Sewing pattern storage from an unexpected source

Tutorial: Bubble Ruffle Tu Tu for little girls

Sewing Tutorial: Sunshine Poured Out Maxi Dress

Tutorial: Nothing But a Hound Dog backpack

Tutorial: Beach or bath towel poncho

Tutorial: Summer bubble top for girls

Tutorial: Fabric napkins with ric rac trim