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Tutorial: Handkerchief Hem Bandana Skirt for little girls

January 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Handkerchief Hem Bandana Skirt for sweet little girls. The skirt is made from two bandanas, and the waistband from a length of wide… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric headband

January 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Able To Sleep to find out how to make a fabric headband. A fabric headband won’t pinch in to your head the way that plastic or metal headbands often do. A bit of elastic at the bottom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zippered iPod pouch

January 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pouch to hold an iPod or other mp3 player. A metal ring hangs from one end so you can attach it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paper airplane Valentine’s button down shirt

January 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shows how the addition of a simple machine-stitched image makes a plain button down shirt into a fun Valentine’s shirt. A paper airplane flies across the front of a traditional shirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Breastfeeding cover-up

January 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jolen from Love of Sewing shows how to make a cover-up for new mothers to use while breastfeeding their babies. It rolls up and ties closed for easy transport in a diaper bag. This would make a fabulous gift for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft shirred t-shirt knit scarf

January 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a lovely gathered scarf. It’s made of soft knit fabric shirred down the center with elastic thread. The knit fabric won’t fray, so you won’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chef’s hat for kids and adults

January 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Whip Up has the how-to for making a chef’s hat in kid or adult sizes. Kids will love it for cooking in a play kitchen or helping out in the real kitchen. Get the tute. [photo from Whip Up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric mousepad

January 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mousepad out of your favorite fabric. It doesn’t take much fabric at all, in fact the size is flexible. You’ll need a piece of fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gumball Pocket Skirt for girls

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make her Gumball Pocket Skirt for girls. It’s a gathered skirt with scoop pockets (trimmed with contrast bias tape – yum!) and a contrast hem band edged with pom pom trim. How… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled glasses case

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a ruffled case to hold a pair of glasses. The fabric is quilted to provide a bit of padding around the glasses. The case also includes a loop at the side so you can hang… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Stretch knit maxi skirt

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shawna from My Water Jar shows how to make a maxi skirt. She was inspired by a similar maxi skirt she saw linked out on Pinterest. The shape of the skirt is simple enough that you can draft your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Cheerleader Uniform

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Megan from She Creates It All shows how to make a cheerleader outfit for a toddler girl. This is SO stinkin’ cute!!! This would be so much fun for a little girl to wear during playoffs and Superbowl. It’s made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Birdie sweater tote bag

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Craft Snob shows how to use an old sweater to make a cute tote bag. It’s lined with a pretty cotton print, with a matching birdie applique on the front. Get the tute. [photo from Craft Snob… Read more ...

Tutorial: T-shirt dress that looks like separates

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kimberly from Shop Bugaboo and Bugaboo, Mini, Mr., & Me shares a tutorial for making this cute dress. It looks like you’re wearing separates, but it’s really a comfy one-piece dress made from a t-shirt, yardage (for the skirt), and… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Travel art desk with pockets and pouches

January 17, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Merrilee from Tuesday Mourning and Mer Mag created this travel art desk for her young child to keep him busy on a long road trip. She came up with the design after trying to find a lap desk in the… Read more ...