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Sewing Pattern: No-sew tote bag from a t-shirt

September 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a tote bag from a t-shirt, with no sewing required. Just cut and tie, and you’ve got a cute new tote. This could be an awesome activity… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt monarch butterfly wings costume

September 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aren’t these butterfly wings gorgeous? They’d make a fabulous Halloween costume – just wear the wings with a black t-shirt and leggings. Chelsey from Buggy and Buddy shows how you can make them in a tutorial on her blog. They’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt

September 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Made By Sara shows how to make what she calls “The Most Quick and Easy Girls Skirt”. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic casing waistband. It’s a great project for a new sewist to tackle. Or,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Halloweenie dog door sign

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You might think Halloween is about black cats, but this project at Brewer shows that everyone – even weenie dogs – can get into the Halloween spirit. It’s the cutest little Halloween door sign shaped like a weenie dog. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple square aprons, with easy sew or no-sew options

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this super simple apron from a square of fabric. You don’t have to sew it, but you can if you want because she shows two ways to make it –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt. There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys messenger bag

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag. It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry. She made two versions – one with a large… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans. Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog. The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!! They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt. Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling. They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan. The full apron has two pockets. They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt. It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom. The back yoke of the original shirt creates… Read more ...

7 easy things to make baby boy clothes cute for little girls

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Hand-me-downs are awesome, especially for babies who outgrow their clothes so fast. Kim from Bugaboo City shows 7 easy things you can do to make boy onesies cute for little girls. Her tips will work for any baby boy clothes,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Corset blouse button up shirt refashion

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sasha from Fruits, Flowers & Clouds shares a tutorial at Makery showing how you can create this corset blouse from a basic button-up shirt. I love this! Adding the fitted corset waist gives shaping and va-va-voom to a menswear staple.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Boutique style twisted hair bow

August 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make these boutique style twisted hair bows to match any outfit. Or how about in school colors to show off school spirit? The Ribbon Retreat shows how to make them. Put them on a headband or a hair… Read more ...