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Tutorial: Happy flower spring dress

March 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs created a new spring dress for her daughter with a big happy flower applique on the front. The dress was a surprise for her daughter, and the applique based on her daughter’s own drawing. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: I Spy quiet time game

March 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gina from Sew Easy Lemon Squeezy shows how to make a I Spy game. The goal of the game is to spot all the different objects in the rice-filled pouch. And because it’s all self-contained, you can slip it in… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY sequined sash

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kristina J. shows how to make a sequined sash to add a bit of sparkle to your outfit. You could spend big $$ to buy one in a trendy shop, but 1/2 yard of fabric and a 1/2 yard of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pop Pop Preppy tunic top for little girls

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Pop Pop Preppy top for little girls. The sleeveless tunic top has a criss-cross bodice edged in small ruffles. This would be so sweet with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Market tote with braided chain straps

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make this oversized market tote. Jumbo grommets and braided chain straps give it a taste of high fashion. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shower curtain from laminated cotton

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Are you loving all of the laminated cottons that are becoming available? Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial on the Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to use a laminated cotton to make a shower curtain. The waterproof… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Ruffled Easter lamb suit

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares some photos on her blog, Sew Chibi, showing the ruffled Easter lamb suit she made for her daughter. And since lambs are fluffy, she covered the hooded romper in a rainbow of pastel ruffles. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pop Art Peeps pillows

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make her Pop Art Peeps pillows. The set of three throw pillows are appliqued with designs inspired by the favorite Easter treat. All three designs are cute, but I think my favorite… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shrink plastic flower head pins

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these flower pins the cutest? I’ve always wanted some fancy straight pins to add to my pincushion. Craft Test Dummies shows how you can make them yourself. They’re so colorful and so sweet! Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro ruffled swing apron

March 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Will Save Nine made this swing apron with a ruffle and a retro vibe, and she shares a tutorial showing how you can make one, too. The red and white stripe in her example is actually a repurposed long-sleeved tee,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter and springtime applique templates

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares some free Easter and springtime applique templates on her blog. She’s got a bunny, a chick, a happy sunshine, and an Easter egg. These would be so cute on t-shirts,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an indoor awning for a window

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re someone who loves to add a touch of charm and character to your home decor, then you’ll definitely want to check out this adorable indoor awning. The photo of this cute little awning is sure to catch your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric notebook folder

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becky from U Create shows how to make a fabric notebook folder. On the inside, it has a pocket to hold a top-fold notepad on one side, and a pockets for pencils and papers on the other. Get the tute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bound sleeve with woven fabrics

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A binding is a pretty way to finish off the bottom of a puff sleeve, and Kadiddlehopper shows how you can make one with woven fabrics. Her tutorial shows how to sew it in the round (rather than flat) so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Leather flower belt

March 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melly from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gorgeous leather flower belt. Because of the stretching and shaping of the petals, you’ll need to use actual real leather for this. (Check your local… Read more ...