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Tutorial: Add handstitched details to a plain tee

February 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add handstitched details to a plain t-shirt. Colorful embroidery floss marks the hem, side seams, and neckline of a discount tee with a simple running stitch. Love it! Get the tute. … Read more ...

Template: Bee Mine appliqued Valentine’s t-shirt

February 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Traci from May & Maeand Amazing Mae shares a template for making this cute “Bee Mine” Valentine’s shirt. The bee is appliqued, and the word “mine” stenciled underneath. Get the template at Amazing Mae. [photo from Amazing Mae]… Read more ...

Tutorial: A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an A-line knit skirt with a yoga waistband. This may be my favorite style of skirt! Not only is it easy to make, it’s super comfy… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Conversation heart throw pillows

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial at Blue Cricket Designs showing how to make sweet conversation hearts throw pillows. They’re made from soft fleece, with Valentine messages appliqued on the front. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sweetie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Midi Skort playskirt for little girls

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Midi Skort, a mid-length skirt and short combo for little girls. Because the shorts are sewn into the skirt, it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double bow hair clip

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew joins the 14 Days of Bliss series by Cherished Love with a tutorial showing how to make a double bow hair clippie. This is so cute!! Get the tute. [photo from See Kate Sew]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reversible wrap dress for baby

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a baby’s reversible wrap dress. Her tutorial is written with beginning sewers in mind. The pattern is sized for a baby roughly 2 months old. The “reversible” part might… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lower the neckline of a thrifted tie-neck blouse

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I Still Love You shows how to refashion a tie-neck thrifted blouse to give it a lower neckline. The small change has such a big effect! I found this tutorial through Two Butterflies, who shows the shirt that she refashioned… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tutu Sweet Backpack

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Meek and Chic guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Tutu Sweet Backpack. The fluffy, fancy backpack is covered with row upon row of fringed tulle. I suppose you could make… Read more ...

Tutorial: 5-minute ruched onesie

February 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Delia Creates shows how to add a line of ruching to the neckline of a onesie. Who knew that one line of stitching could create such a sweet detail? It takes 5 minutes or less to do. If you wanted… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY leather eyeglasses case

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva shows how to create a leather eyeglass case with a pinch opening. It takes just a couple of small pieces of leather, so you may be able to use scraps from another project… Read more ...

Auditions open for Sew-vivor

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Family Ever After is gearing up for her Sew-vivor competition. She’s assembled a panel of super talented judges, all of them rockstars in the crafty blog world, and there are some awesome prizes as well. You can audition … Read more ...

Tutorial: Owl hat from recycled sweaters

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing show to turn a couple of old sweaters into a super cute owl hat. Get the tute. [photo from Imagine Gnats on Sew Sweetness]… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Adding in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to add in seam pockets when making a skirt or dress. (This would also work on a pair of loose pants.) Not only that, she also shares a free pattern for the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fancy tutu leggings

February 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of tutu leggings. The light, airy tutu layered over a pair of soft knit leggings is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It’s girly-girl fancy but with the ease of leggings. … Read more ...