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Tutorial: No-sew fringed kimono cardigan

July 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this fringed kimono cardigan, with no sewing required. The kimono is made from a large, flowy scarf. And instead of stitches, you’ll use brads to attach the fringe and close… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy tea towel table runner

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern : Girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt with built in shorts

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern for making a girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt. It’s a short knit skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so there’s no worry about panties showing even when turning flips on the monkey… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Duffel Bag

July 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This Ruffle Duffel bag by Rach from Family Ever After is both pretty and practical! She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make it. The laminated cotton is sturdy and also wipes clean easily. You could… Read more ...

Tutorial: Totes Adorbs tote bag

July 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kristy from The Diary of Dave’s Wife shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 for making this tote bag that is Totes Adorbs. It even says so in oversized letters cut from transfer vinyl. Made from canvas and fully lined, it’s… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffle hem hostess apron

July 10, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle hem hostess apron. The contrast ruffle sewn around the hem shows off the rounded bottom. You can make one from two coordinating fabrics – 1 yard for the apron, and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy child’s bandana apron

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how you can make this quick and cute bandana

apron for a child. To make it, you’ll need one bandana and a length of ribbon for the waistband. … Read more ...

It’s Skirting the Issue 2014 at Simple Simon & Company

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Skirting the Issue 2014 is underway right now at Simple Simon & Company. It’s a month-long series of girls’ skirt tutorials to encourage sewists to make a handmade skirt to give to a girl in foster care. There are guest… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold over messenger bag

July 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for making this cool fold over messenger bag. She used different fabrics for the front and the back, so she can change the look just by flipping it around (and flipping the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy vinyl storage bags

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Oh my goodness, is this rainbow of craft storage eye candy or what? The yummiest eye candy!! I want a set in my studio, pretty please. Vera from Negligent Style created clear vinyl bags to organize her buttons and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Retro halter t-shirt refashion

July 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lola Nova shows how you can refashion a plain long sleeved t-shirt into this retro fabulous halter t-shirt. All of the fabric you need to make it comes from the one shirt, with very little waste. The halter ties are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Alice panel skirt with a shirred waistband

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial for making this lovely panel skirt with a shirred waistband. The piecing makes it a great project to stretch a favorite print. The amount of fabric you need will depend on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 30-minute baby changing pad

July 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from v prefers a diaper changing pad with no fuss, no frills. Just a rectangle of fabric, slightly padded, that makes a soft clean space for her to change her baby guy’s diaper. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY a dog leash

July 6, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dog leashes get daily use, so it’s fitting to have one that suits your personality. If you can’t find one in the store that you like, consider making one yourself. Over at Think Crafts!, the Create for Less blog, you… Read more ...