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Free pattern: Girls gymnastic shorts

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of girl’s gymnastic shorts. The short stretchy shorts are made to be worn over a leotard for gymnastic or dance class. They’re not hard at all to make,… Read more ...

Free Sewing project: Vintage 1950s hostess apron

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a 1950s style hostess apron out of just 1 yard of fabric. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a free vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making one. You could make this an all-vintage project… Read more ...

Winner of the DIY Crush giveaway

January 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The winner of our giveaway of 5 free downloads from DIY Crush is… Superstitches, who said, “Loved the quilt patterns by Cloth Parcel-especially the seaside cottage one.” Congratulations, Superstitches! Have fun with your free downloads! And I agree, the Seaside … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Easy to make t-shirt skirt

January 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

LiZ from Simple Simon and Company shows how easy it is to make a girl’s gathered skirt out of a t-shirt. Like, so easy you’ll have a hard time making just one. Which is fine, because the simple knit skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s Valentine’s Day crinkle skirt

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s crinkle skirt. Made in a bright red fabric, it’s could be part of a cute Valentine’s Day outfit. Most of the detail is in the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Child’s upcycled denim play crown

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says made this play crown for her child out of a denim upcycled from an old pair of jeans. Cute, isn’t it? She shares a free pattern and a tutorial for making one in a guest post… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee

January 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add a little charm to your wardrobe, Kirstin from Kojodesigns has just the project for you! She shares a tutorial on how to make a pretty corsage tee — and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dog treat gift bag and poop bag holder

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Organized 31 shares a tutorial for making a doggie treat gift bag for Valentine’s Day. After it’s been gifted, it can be threaded on to a dog leash so it can also be used as a handy bag… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece scrap busy bag threading game

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson shows how you can make this child’s threading game for a busy bag. This is such a cool idea! The fleece shapes are threaded on a curvy straw. It’s a quiet game that also helps build hand-eye… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Upcycled t-shirt infinity scarf

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley Hacksaw (aka Lil Blue Boo ) shows how you can make these awesome infinity scarves out of upcycled t-shirts and scrap yardage. I love the mix of color and print, and the little snippets of graphics and lettering. Each… Read more ...

Free pattern: Valentine’s owl softie

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Whoooo loves you? This Valentine’s Day owl does! Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shares a free pattern at Crafts Unleashed for making him. He’s made from felt and is made with hand stitching, so no sewing machine… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a simple gathered skirt

January 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make a simple gathered skirt. If you’re learning to sew, this is a great project. It requires only straight cuts and straight seams, and you get to wear it… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Teething scarf

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lisa Calle of Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a baby’s teething scarf. It’s made like a bib, but with extra fabric built in to create more of a bloused scarf effect. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Attach softie parts with your sewing machine

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Making softies often involves sewing small parts to a body. You might think that hand sewing is best for this step, but Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction recommends sewing them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flower on a stretchy headband

January 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Fabric Envy shows how you can make these pretty fabric blooms. You can use them for hair accessories or just some fun brooches. Cut all of the petal pieces from one fabric, or make it scrappy and use… Read more ...