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Tutorial: Shirred fabric layered waistband

May 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making a pretty shirred fabric layered waistband. The waistband is shirred before it’s applied to the dress. A ruffle at the bottom of the waistband gives it a layered look. She shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro Diner Bucket Bag

May 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Retro Diner Bucket Bag. It’s a sleek structured tote with a cool chevron accent. They used sparkle vinyl just like you’d find covering the seat cushions of a retro diner. On the inside it’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Casserole carrier

May 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Patty Young from Modkid shares a free pattern for making her Picnic Time Casserole Carrier. It’s fully insulated to keep your dish warm (or chilled) until time to be served. It has padded and reinforced handles for easy carrying, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a skirt from your old pants

May 18, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can refashion an old pair of pants into a cute new skirt. This is a great project for pants that are showing wear at the knees, or perhaps have a leg shape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charm square or scrap fabric tray

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Here’s a quick little project for using your orphan charm squares (or maybe just some scraps you’ve cut to charm square size). Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a small fabric tray. Your fabric tray… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod shift swim cover up

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dollar Tree Rag rug bag

May 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag. The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving. The tassels on the ends… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Mouse ear tulle puff bows

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These mouse ear tulle puff bows are soooo cute! The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. If you’ve got a trip to Disney planned in the near future, these would be fun to wear… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mens shorts with pockets

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a pair of mens shorts with pockets. You’ll need a basic shorts pattern. If you don’t have one already, she links to a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Library sling bag

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summer time is Summer Reading Club time at most public libraries. It’s a free activity that will keep the kids reading when they’re out of school, and encourage them to check out books to read at home. Becky from Patchwork … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric). It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycle short shorts into board shorts

May 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how she lengthened a pair of short shorts into some tie-dyed board shorts. To get the extra length, she let out the hem and then added extra denim. She also added a waistband and… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew sequin scissors tee

May 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This sequin scissors shirt shows everyone just how crafty you are. Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make tone, with no sewing required. It’s easy done with sequin trim and fabric glue. You can draw any simple… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flouncy Bouncy Skirt

May 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Flouncy Bouncy Skirt. It’s a great everyday skirt – a knee-length circle skirt with a drop waist and made from a knit fabric. The drop waist fits close… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls fat quarter circle skirt

May 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can use your fat quarters and larger fabric scraps to make a girls circle skirt. She uses her Roller Skate Skirt pattern (free) as a starting point, adapting… Read more ...