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Free pattern: Cowl neck jersey dress with angled pleated waist

January 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Your Style Rocks have another reader-designed pattern for you. This time it’s a lovely dress from jersey knit designed by Eva for the “Let Your Shoes Be Your Muse” contest, and the pattern is available for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boxy faux fur vest

January 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy vest out of faux fur. The tutorial is part of the Faux Fur Week series she’s got going on right now. The simple shape of the boxy vest… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create a heart or peace sign with tie dye

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a couple of tutorials on her blog showing how to create shapes when tie dying a shirt. One tutorial shows how to make a peace sign, and the other how to make a … Read more ...

Free pattern: Flat Gatsby-style cap

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

About Goodness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a flat Gatsby-style cap. The classic hat has never really gone out of fashion, but it’s becoming even more popular lately. You can make this a cold-weather or warm-weather hat… Read more ...

Tutorial: Amelia Dress for little girls with bib bodice and ruched overskirt

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for making her Amelia Dress. It’s a sweet little dress with a ruffled bib on the bodice and ruched overskirt. Get the tutorial for the Amelia … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine cover

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sewing machine cover to keep dust and dirt off of your machine when it’s not being used. It’s embellished with a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather and fleece tablet sleeve

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she made a sleek cover for her husband’s new tablet. She kept the design simple and guy-friendly. The outside is made from faux leather (vinyl) and the lining from a soft… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrunchy stretchy shirred t-shirt scarf

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a scrunchy stretchy t-shirt scarf. It’s her Randomly Shirred Scarf, and it’s made from lightweight jersey knit with meandering lines of elastic thread… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fur bomber hat

January 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls kicks off her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a fur bomber hat. This is such a cute winter hat!! The flaps keep your ears warm in the cold… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a pillowcase with just three seams

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Grandma’s Hankies from flannel fabric

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made some simple – yet very pretty – flannel hankies for her grandmother. The soft flannel fabric is more durable (and aborbant) than the ones you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cute skirt out of old neckties

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to turn a stack of old neckties into a fun little skirt. The wedge shape of the ties creates an A-line shape for the skirt, and the pointed ends create a cute zig… Read more ...

Free pattern: Norma envelope clutch purse

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Antoinette from CleverGirl.org shares a free pattern and tutorial to make her Norma envelope clutch. The large clutch purse is fully lined with piped edges. A simple magnetic snap serves as a closure. Get the pattern and tute. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a cardigan from a pullover sweater

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Beth Huntington from Chic Envelopments shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She finishes off the front edges nicely with a facing from a cute woven cotton print. Get the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork square floor cushion

January 2, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how she made this awesome patchwork floor cushion. The top and bottom are made from a patchwork of 4 large fabric squares, tufted in the middle with a fabric-covered button. I am LOVING the… Read more ...