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Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways you can make little girls’ skirts from scarves

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace shorts

July 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of lace shorts. Don’t worry – they’re lined so they’re completely modest! It’s a cute style for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a portable baby changing mat in just 30 minutes

July 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Babies rarely need a diaper changed when it’s convenient. Nope, it almost always happens when you’re out and about, and away from the well-stocked changing table in your baby’s nursery. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a girls’ gathered skirt with just one seam

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sewing cute clothes for little girls doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the prettiest clothes are actually very simple shapes. Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a lovely little gathered skirt for a girl with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bandana pinch or snap bag

July 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This cute little bag is made from a couple of bandanas, and it has a pinch or snap top closure made from inexpensive metal measuring tape. Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares a tutorial showing how. You can actually make… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Stitch your child’s drawings on to a t-shirt

July 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Kids are proud of their art. How cool would it be if they were able to wear their art on a t-shirt? Elizabeth from Elizabeth Made This shows how you can use your sewing machine to stitch your child’s drawings… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Simple apron with a gathered skirt

July 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Aprons are fun to sew and make great gifts. There’s no precise fitting required and just about everybody appreciates the gift of a new apron. Sahana from Vikalpah shares a tutorial for making a full apron with a gathered skirt. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls ruffled jeans skirt

July 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deborah from Sew Much To Give shares a tutorial showing how to make these cute tiered ruffle jeans skirt. Her tutorial is for the Skirting the Issue series by Simple Simon & Co. to encourage sewists to make new skirts… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy boxy baby romper

July 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This boxy baby romper is sooo cute! It’s also easy to sew. Miranda from One Little Minute shares a tutorial showing how. You can make it in any size based on the child’s measurements. It has an elastic casing top… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s… Read more ...

Free Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit too short? Turn it into a tankini

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows what she did with a bathing suit that was too short for her daughter. She split it in the middle and turned it into a tankini. Smart mama! She shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dreamer Skirt

July 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Andrea’s Notebook shows how to make the prettiest little pleated skirt, her Dreamer Skirt. It IS dreamy, isn’t it? Her tutorial is part of the Skirting the Issue series hosted by Simple Simon & Co. She used a… Read more ...