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Free pattern: Kids Batman and Robin Halloween costumes

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a Robin (as in Batman and Robin) Halloween costume. She shares a free pattern for making the pants, and links to previous tutorials and the Tee … Read more ...

Free pattern: Penny Playsuit for toddlers

October 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Penny Playsuit for little girls. Oh, how I am loving this! It has long pants gathered to a curved bodice, giving room for a baby belly and ease of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Totoro hood

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette from Daisies & Dresses shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this adorable Totoro hood. It’s made from fleece, sure to keep ears warm on cold winter days. This could also be a… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make tiny fabric flowers

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes a project calls for a large fabric bloom. But sometimes a tiny fabric flower is what you need, like on this delicate headband that Jen from iCandy Handmade made for her daughter. It took some trial and error, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pumpkin fall pillow

October 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The pumpkin applique on this pillow is made of scraps of vintage fabrics. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial – and a template – for making it. The vintage fabrics and the pom pom trim are a fun twist… Read more ...

Freebie: Beware of the Seam Ripper

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Who actually enjoys using their seam ripper? Not me! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free printable with a funny seam ripper pun. It won’t make you love ripping out seams, but it might make you chuckle a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby. A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read more ...

Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie. You don’t have to use just black fabric, though. He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo. A… Read more ...

Tutorial: Halloween Trick or treat bucket bags

October 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With their large squared bottoms, these trick or treat bucket bags are made for some serious candy haul. Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs show how you can make them. The flat bottom bags can stand open on their own, so after… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girl’s flat front gathered skirt

October 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a little girl’s gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. In the back, the waistband is an elastic casing, which means there’s no need for a zipper or … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy felt pumpkin coasters

October 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ajaire from Call Ajaire shows how you can sew up a set of cute felt pumpkin coasters. They’re easy to make, and a quick project, too. She made them for Halloween but they’d actually work for all the way through… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY a sturdy but inexpensive hoop skirt

October 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If your Halloween costume includes an old-timey big poofy skirt, a hoop skirt might be the right underlayer to give it the “poof” it needs. But try to find one you can purchase. Ha! You’ll need to DIY that, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a Bat Girl cape

October 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show shares a tutorial for making a Bat Girl cape. You’ll need a basic cape pattern for this costume. She uses the Amelie Cape by Amelie & Atticus, but if you have another cape… Read more ...

Tutorial: Blazer to coat dress refashion

October 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shows how can transform a plain blazer into a lace trimmed coat dress. It’s a clever refashion that uses lace as a decorative element and also as camouflage where other fabric was pieced in. Individual motifs from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt

October 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to draft and sew a half circle wrap skirt. The semi-circle shape of the skirt creates a flattering silhouette, fitting close at the waist and flaring out from the… Read more ...