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Tutorial: Rainbow princess dress

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

What is there not to love about this rainbow princess dress? The colors are FAB, and the asymmetrical layered skirt is super fun. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Though it looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows

September 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ewok hood

September 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This Ewok hood is super cute for dress-up, or maybe as a Halloween costume. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make one. Those Ewok ears!! She used the Greenstyle Creations Balaclava Pattern but adapted it to become an… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby Mary Janes

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a pair of Mary Janes for baby. They’re pretty from quilting cottons, but you could also venture to other fabrics, like a felt or lightweight vinyl. Her free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Autumn acorn tea towel

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Crafting in the Rain guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this autumn acorn tea towel. The acorn is stenciled on to a purchased tea towel, with a coordinating tea… Read more ...

Tutorial: Canteen inspired fall bag

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a canteen style bag, which seems rather perfect for fall especially when made from corduroy and tweed. The canteen inspired shape reminds of me of fall camping trips, and leaves crunching underfoot while hiking… Read more ...

Free pattern: 1 hour kids PJs from an adult t-shirt

September 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With just an hour, you can make a set of kids pajamas out of an adult long sleeved t-shirt. Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how to do it, and she also includes a free pattern for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Remake a t-shirt into a tie-front bolero

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial showing how you can make a tie-front bolero out of a plain t-shirt. She literally turns the t-shirt upside down to remake it into the cropped layering jacket. It takes just a few clever… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew simple gathered skirt

September 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you’re learning to sew and looking for a good first project, I’d suggest making a simple gathered skirt. They can be made to fit any size – babies, kids, adults – and require only easy straight seams. Pam from… Read more ...

Cricut Free pattern: Felt animal masks

September 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Sewbon shares a free pattern for making them. They’d be fun for a little kid’s dress-up chest. Or, a child could wear them with a similarly colored sweatsuit as a Halloween costume. She used her Cricut to cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork zippered pouch

September 21, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A zippered pouch is a quick but satisfying project. This patchwork version will show off a handful of your favorite fabric scraps. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Use it as a pencil pouch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wide waistband pleated skirt

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a pleated skirt with a wide waistband, that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple. It can be as dressy or as casual as you like depending on what you put with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Team spirit tailgating t-shirt banner

September 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Show your team spirit at your next tailgating party with a team t-shirt banner like this one. Jane fromMaiden Jane shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You’ll need a stack of t-shirts for your favorite team, but… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Patchwork and ribbon dog leash

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Being a crazy cat lady, I don’t know that much about dogs. But I do know that dogs have to be walked regularly and that dog leashes get plenty of use. So why not make a dog leash that is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit stripwork skirt

September 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shares a tutorial at Sew McCool showing how you can make this knit stripwork skirt. This style of work works equally well for girls and women. It’s a good project to use up smaller pieces… Read more ...