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Free pattern: Endearing Elephants mama and baby softies

July 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These mama and baby elephant softies are sooo sweet! They’re a free project from Camelot Fabrics, designed by Jessica from Sweetbriar Sisters. This would make a sweet gift for a baby or small child! And how neat would it be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace trimmed pencil skirt

July 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this gorgeous lace trimmed pencil skirt. Stripes of stretch lace trim embellish the simple pencil skirt made from a stretch knit. It’s a… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters

July 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This pretty apron is made from 5fat quarters, plus a 1/2 yard of fabric for the top (bib) and lining. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make it. It was designed to make the most efficient use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s triple tiered ruffle skirt

July 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how you can make this fun triple tiered ruffle skirt for girls. You can make it with all the ruffles made from the same fabric, as she did, or mix and match prints. Her… Read more ...

Free pattern: Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles

July 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles. The metal cutout handles are so cool! I hadn’t seen handles like this before. (She gives a link to the Etsy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Matching tote bags for a child and a doll

July 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lori Burrow from I Sew Cute shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a set of matching tote bags for a child and a doll. They’re made with a sturdy denim fabric and have pockets on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty gathered skirt from men’s button up shirts

July 26, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Mark Montano shares a tutorial on his blog showing how you can make this color blocked gathered skirt out of two button up men’s shirts. I love this! The front pockets on the front shirt become pockets for the skirt. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Rebecca cowl neck dress with a circle skirt

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor has another free dress pattern for us. This one is The Rebecca Dress, and it has a cowl neck bodice and a circle skirt. The style is flattering for most body types, and can… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Boys’ reversible mesh shorts

July 25, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making these reversible mesh shorts for boys. She made the ones you see here for her own boys, and they’ve worn them all summer long. I’ll take that as their… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girl’s Preppy Kitty Skirt

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Preppy Kitty Skirt. It’s a super cute girl’s pleated skirt, with a bow at the waist and a sweet kitty face applique. She gives dimensions to make one in a girl’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hooded dress-up capes for kids

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Never underestimate the power of a cape to transform a child into a superhero or princess or evil villain. Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make a hooded cape for kids’ dress-up play. She shows… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Comfy knit lounge pants

July 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a pair of comfy knit lounge pants. I live in lounge pants like these! As soon as I walk in my door, I change out my skirts or jeans (or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crochet yoke sundress for a little girl

July 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Fabi from Fabi Creates combines crochet and sewing to make this beautiful little girl’s sundress. The yoke is crocheted, while the dress that is sewn to it is sewn from fabric. The look is breezy and summery. This style of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Skirt with a hidden kangaroo pouch pocket

July 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a skirt with a hidden kangaroo pocket. Rather than sewn on the front of the garment, like you’d find on a hoodie, the kangaroo pocket on this skirt is on the back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wet swimsuit bag

July 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

It’s no big deal to take a swimsuit with you to the pool. Just tuck it in your pool bag. But on the way home, that suit will be wet! Sara from Alice and Lois shows how you can make… Read more ...